Dermatology Weekly

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Official Podcast feed of MDedge Dermatology and Cutis Peer-to-Peer, part of the Medscape Professional Network. Weekly episodes include the latest in Dermatology News and peer-to-peer interviews with Doctor Vincent A. DeLeo, MD, and Dr. Candrice Heath, MD. Plus, resident discussions geared toward physicians-in-training. The information in this podcast is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

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Augmented intelligence: An interview with Dr. Justin Ko

Dr. Justin Ko speaks with MDedge reporter Ted Bosworth about the use of augmented intelligence in dermatology. Dr. Ko is the coauthor of the American Academy of Dermatology’s position statement on augmented intelligence, which was released in May 2019. Dr. Ko addressed this topic during the plenary session at the AAD’s summer meeting in New York City, in a presentation titled “Augmented intelligence: Fusing technology with human expertise to enhance dermatologic care.” “Augmented intelligence is...

Aug 22, 2019•18 min•Ep. 24

Rosacea classification controversies; plus skin cancer chemoprevention, and coronary inflammation and psoriasis

Rosacea diagnosis relies on clinical judgment. Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks to Dr. William James about rosacea classification and its controversies . Dr. James describes the evolution of rosacea classification systems and the need to define the clinical features of rosacea to improve patient care. “There is no gold-standard laboratory diagnosis for [rosacea],” Dr. James explains. “It’s really a diagnosis that’s made on clinical criteria, so those criteria I think should be well defined.” We also brin...

Aug 15, 2019•29 min•Ep. 23

Treating pigmentary disorders; plus vitamin A and SCC, and nanotechnology in dermatology

Seemal Desai, MD , talks with MDedge editor Elizabeth Mechcatie about the treatment of patients with pigmentary disorders in an interview at the summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. We also bring you the latest in dermatology news and research: Higher dietary vitamin A linked to lower squamous cell carcinoma risk The results of the large prospective cohort study support the protective role of vitamin A against squamous cell carcinoma development. Adam Friedman, MD , takes a clo...

Aug 08, 2019•20 min•Ep. 22

Advantages of phototherapy, plus integrating psychologists into ped derm practice

Dr. John Koo talks with Dr. Vincent DeLeo about the three main benefits of phototherapy , including its accessibility, safety profile, and wide range of effectiveness. Some physicians may think phototherapy is obsolete, but it continues to be a valuable tool in the dermatologist’s armamentarium. Dr. Koo also provides various clinical scenarios in which phototherapy may be the best treatment option for patients. We also bring you the latest in dermatology news and research: AAD, NPF update use of...

Aug 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 21

Resident Takeover: Prescribing combined OCs; contact dermatitis tips; fetal isotretinoin exposure

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) have many uses in dermatology , but dermatologists often underutilize COCs and don’t feel comfortable prescribing them. In this special resident takeover of the podcast, three dermatology residents — Dr. Daniel Mazori, Dr. Elisabeth Tracey, and Dr. Julie Croley — review the basics of prescribing COCs for dermatologic conditions. Beginning at 8:36, they discuss assessment of patient eligibility and selection of COCs, proper use of COCs, and management of risks ...

Jul 25, 2019•29 min•Ep. 20

Skin conditions in U.S. military members, plus sun safety in minorities, and conjunctivitis in atopic dermatitis

Are you prepared to treat a U.S. military service member with acne or psoriasis? Civilian specialists are playing a larger role in the care of our military population. Josephine Nguyen, MD, president of the Association of Military Dermatologists , talks with Dr. Kristina Burke to help civilian dermatologists understand the concept of medical readiness. They also discuss skin conditions and treatments that are incompatible with military service and cannot be maintained in a deployed environment. ...

Jul 18, 2019•26 min•Ep. 19

Rosacea in the skin of color population, plus isotretinoin’s links to psychiatric conditions, and the FDA sends fewer warning letters

Failure to recognize rosacea in the skin of color population presents an important gap in dermatology practice. Beginning at 10:06, Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks with Dr. Susan Taylor about how dermatologists can improve diagnosis and treatment of rosacea in this patient population. “I think that rosacea is underrecognized because it’s often confused for other disorders that occur commonly in skin of color populations,” Dr. Taylor explains. She highlights various clinical clues distinguishing rosacea ...

Jul 11, 2019•25 min•Ep. 18

Ocular chemical injuries in the dermatology office, plus social media and cosmetic surgery, and moving from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis

Are you and your staff prepared to handle ocular chemical injuries ? Dr. Vincent DeLeo talks with Dr. Shawna K. Langley and Dr. Deborah Moon about common chemical agents used in the dermatology office that can be damaging to the eyes. Dr. Langley shares her experience with a patient who sustained a transient ocular injury following accidental exposure to aluminum chloride during a biopsy of a suspicious lesion on the cheek. Treatment protocols and prevention methods that dermatologists can imple...

Jul 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 17

Resident tips on effective communication with patients, plus ruxolitinib for vitiligo and hydroxychloroquine for oral lichen planus

Three dermatology residents — Dr. Elisabeth Tracey, Dr. Julie Croley, and Dr. Daniel Mazori — discuss tips for clear communication with patients in this special resident takeover of the podcast. Beginning at 6:11, they talk about challenges with topical therapies and setting expectations with patients. “We, as dermatologists, can optimize patient management by being effective communicators,” said Dr. Croley. They provide communication strategies for improving compliance with therapy and ensuring...

Jun 27, 2019•34 min•Ep. 16

Artificial intelligence in dermatology, plus scabies treatment and teledermatology

In this episode, Dr. Vincent DeLeo discusses artificial intelligence (AI) with Dr. Babar Rao, beginning at 10:12. Cognitive computing, which mimics human thought processes to analyze data, can be used along with other advances in AI to support clinical decision-making and physician-patient interactions. Where is dermatology in this world of AI? Dr. Rao discusses clinical scenarios in which AI can be implemented to improve patient outcomes, including hair transplantation and skin cancer evaluatio...

Jun 20, 2019•17 min•Ep. 15

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