In Episode 28 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Ted Lain MD, MBA, who is the Chief Medical Officer at Sanova Dermatology. During this episode, Dr. Lain shares how he became interested in the business of dermatology early in his career, along with his consistent dedication to being a very knowledgeable and competent dermatologist. He offers some available resources for dermatologists who want to become better educated in the business area. The discussion emphasi...
Jun 09, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In Episode 27 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Gary Goldenberg, MD who is in Private Practice in New York, NY and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Goldenberg spend the episode discussing precision medicine in the field of dermatology. Dr. Goldenberg discusses his use of electric impedance spectroscopy technology on his decision to biopsy pigmented skin lesions t...
May 19, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In Episode 26 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks with board-certified dermatologist Sandra S. Lee, MD who is well known as “Dr. Pimple Popper”, a global social media and television star. Dr. Del Rosso starts by asking Dr. Lee about her family background related to dermatology. The discussion moves to later in her career when as a practicing dermatologist she fortuitously found her way within the world of being a "star" on social media and TV. While Dr. Lee embraced th...
May 05, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In Episode 25 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Leon H. Kircik, MD, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City who also has a private practice in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout the episode, Drs. Del Rosso and Kircik discuss topical therapy of psoriasis. Specifically, Dr. Kircik highlights why the vehicle matters when choosing a topical therapy and why topical therapy is still important in the current cl...
Apr 21, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In Episode 24 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks with Julie C. Harper, MD who is in private practice in Birmingham, AL and is a recent past-President of the American Acne and Rosacea Society. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Harper spend the episode discussing important considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of rosacea. Emphasis is placed on noting the sources of facial redness in rosacea so that treatment selection can be optimized. Dr. Harper includes practical tips for...
Apr 07, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In Episode 23 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks with Patricia Farris, MD who is in practice in Old Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Farris begins the episode discussing tips on how to build a successful aesthetic dermatology practice. She also offers helpful tips on office dynamics. Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Farris to give some advice on how to sell skin care products in a clinical practice setting. The episode ends with Dr. Farris discussing important considerations when selli...
Mar 24, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In Episode 22 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO talks to Nicholas Brownstone, MD who is a fellow at the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine and managing editor of SKIN: The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine. Dr. Brownstone presents some helpful information about SKIN and highlights the benefits that it can provide to the busy, practicing dermatologist. Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Brownstone to review some key articles in the journal's history which includes topics such as "mask...
Mar 10, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In episode 21 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Mark Lebwohl, MD, Dean for Clinical Therapeutics and Chairman Emeritus at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lebwohl discusses field treatments of actinic keratosis (AK). He also discusses the benefits and disadvantages of imiquimod, 5-FU and tirbanibulin. Specifically, the anticipated reactions of topical AK treatments are highlighted. Advice on medication coverage is discussed next. After the patient r...
Feb 24, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In episode 20 of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Lisa Swanson, MD and has given her the moniker, "The Adele of Dermatology". Dr Swanson spends the episode discussing many high yield and practical tips when treating pediatric dermatology patients. She first discusses her favorite treatment for warts, including how to treat warts of both the hands and face. Next, Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Swanson how she counsels parents about changing nevi in their children. She continu...
Feb 10, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In episode 19 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with David Cohen, MD, MPH and April Armstrong, MD, MPH in front of a live audience during the 2022 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference from Koloa, Hawaii. Dr. Del Rosso asks his two guests what they thought were the highlights from the many great lectures delivered at this meeting. Dr. Cohen discusses updates in the treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and specifically mentions the use of omalizumab. Dr. Armst...
Jan 27, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In episode 18, our first episode of Season 2 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, who is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Hawkes discusses his unique background and he offers advice to early career and resident dermatologists regarding building a successful career. Dr. Hawkes stresses that his basic science and clinical trials background has made him a better clinician. The episode ends w...
Jan 06, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Get ready for Season 2 of Derms and Conditions where you'll hear from leading Dermatologists in the US as they talk about Dermatology's hottest and most relevant topics and conditions. New episodes will drop early 2022.
Dec 29, 2021•57 sec
Episode 17 of Derms and Conditions has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with April Armstrong, MD, MPH, Professor of Dermatology at The University of Southern California. In this episode, Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Armstrong discuss high yield pearls in managing difficult and treatment resistant cases of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Specifically, they discuss bridging a patient to dupilumab with cyclosporine, how to effectively switch between different biologic therapies for psoriasis, and...
Dec 16, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 16 of Derms and Conditions has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with Matthew Zirwas, MD about pruritus. First, Dr. Zirwas discusses the topical treatment of pruritis and offers a unique combination topical regimen that he often uses for his patients. He also presents some tips and tricks for treating Pruritus Ani. Drs. Del Rosso and Zirwas also discuss a new non-steroidal, topical agent for pruritus. Dr. Zirwas discusses, in detail, the hypothesized mechanism of action for this n...
Dec 02, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 15 of Derms and Conditions, has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with Anthony Rossi, MD, a Mohs Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. First Dr. Rossi discusses the use of the AJCC and Brigham and Women's Hospital squamous cell carcinoma staging system. Next Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Rossi for tips on treating keratoacanthomas of the lower extremities with subcutaneous methotrexate. Finally, Dr. Rossi discusses the use of immunotherapy in treating squamo...
Nov 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14 of Derms and Conditions, has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with George Han, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. First Dr. Han discusses a treatment tip for the management of pyogenic granulomas in children, then he addresses questions about biologic therapy for psoriasis. Topics include the use of adalimumab during surgery, risk of TB reactivation, and risk of malignancy. Dr....
Nov 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Live from The Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, episode 13 of Derms and Conditions, has our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaking with Bruce Strober, MD in person at the 2021 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference. First Dr. Strober discusses older biologic agents in psoriasis and how JAK inhibitors offer improved efficacy while not compromising on safety. Dr. Strober further discusses in depth how certain JAK inhibitors interact with TYK2 and what he thinks are the most important points rega...
Oct 28, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In episode 12 of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Brent Moody, MD about basal cell carcinoma. Dr. Moody discusses the importance of reviewing the pathology when treating a basal cell carcinoma, especially if significant inflammation is present. Dr. Moody also discusses the use of hedgehog inhibitors and the role they play in the treatment. He reviews indications, side effects, and important pearls when teaching medical students and residents about the surgical and me...
Oct 14, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In episode 11 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Seemal R. Desai, MD regarding important points with chemical peels and other procedures performed on patients with skin of color. Dr. Desai discusses tips and methods for using chemical peels on patients with skin of color including advantages of certain chemical compounds, the use of chemical peels with topical acne medications and how to counsel patients about expectations and downtime. He further discusses best...
Sep 23, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
James Del Rosso, DO discusses topical management for psoriasis and a new formulation including vehicle differentiation, efficacy, and safety.
Sep 09, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In episode 9 of Derms and Conditions, James Del Rosso, DO speaks with Emmy Graber, MD, MBA regarding acne and rosacea. Dr. Graber provides tips on how to manage persistent erythema associated with acne using a pulsed-dye laser. Treatment for acne scarring is also discussed and Dr. Graber shares some tips and tricks for treating sequelae of acne. Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Graber how she integrates physical and medical treatments for rosacea and residual erythema associated with rosacea. Finally, Dr....
Aug 05, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In episode 8 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Del Rosso, DO speaks with Neal Bhatia, MD regarding barriers to sunscreen use and offers tips on how to counsel patients on sunscreen use and photoprotection. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Bhatia also discuss the optimal use of photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses, both pre-procedural and post-procedure. Finally, Dr. Del Rosso poses an intriguing question and Dr. Bhatia shares a very important clinical pearl for management of dermatological issu...
Jul 22, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In Episode 7 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Del Rosso, DO talks with Adam Friedman, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences on the use of topical CBD in dermatology and the use of oral spironolactone in breast cancer patients. Dr. Del Rosso and Dr. Friedman discuss many diverse topics on CBD including FDA regulations, counseling patients, and clinical studies on topical CBD gel in the treatment of xerosis and at...
Jul 08, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, James Del Rosso, DO talks to Matthew Zirwas, MD about some very practical pearls for prevention, clinical diagnosis, and management of contact dermatitis, especially in the absence of patch testing. Drs. Del Rosso and Zirwas discuss the origins of latex allergies and clinical patterns to recognize in hand, scalp, and face dermatitis, as well as some of Dr. Zirwas' favorite products for sensitive skin, including gloves for patients and medical professionals, deodorants, antipersp...
Jun 17, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, James Del Rosso, DO talks with Zoe Diana Draelos, MD about topical management of common skin wounds encountered in office practice, formulation characteristics, some basic do’s and don’ts, and details about data with Aquaphor.
Jun 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, Gary Goldenberg, MD interviews Amy McMichael, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Co-Chair of the Skin of Color Society Scientific Committee. She breaks down how to take personal and professional relationships to the next level to have a fulfilling career, and provides some valuable clinical pearls as well. Dr. McMichael has found that dermatology is full of wonderful relationships, and that this camarad...
May 20, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, James Del Rosso, DO and Dawn Sammons, DO discuss frequently encountered clinical challenges in everyday practice with patients including chronic hair loss in women, application of topical lovastatin and cholesterol for Porokeratosis, and more.
May 06, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In Part 2 of our conversation, James Del Rosso, DO and David Cohen, MD discuss the use of currently available and new systemic therapies for Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis. All that and a lot more in this episode of Derms and Conditions. For more information, visit https://fallclinical.health/derms-and-conditions-podcast-episode-02 David Cohen, MD Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and the Charles C. And Dorothea E. Harris Professor of Dermatology NYU Langone Health New York, NY James Q. Del Rosso...
Apr 15, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, James Del Rosso, DO and David Cohen, MD discuss the use of COVID-19 vaccines in patients on systemic therapies and review in detail how to sort through the large volume of information on the use of currently available and new therapies for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. All that and more in this episode of Derms and Conditions. For more information, visit https://fallclinical.health/derms-and-conditions-podcast-episode-01 David Cohen, MD Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and the...
Apr 01, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Derms and Conditions is a new podcast from the team that brings you the Fall and Winter Clinical Dermatology Conferences. Each episode you'll hear from leading Dermatologists in the US as they talk about Dermatology's hottest and most relevant topics and conditions. Dermatologists all face a barrage of new information virtually every day that is difficult to keep up with and digest. In this podcast, you'll hear about clinical practice tips and treatment pearls that you can implement on a daily b...
Mar 16, 2021•1 min
