Dermatology Weekly

In this episode of the “Peer to Peer” podcast series with Dr. Vincent DeLeo, Dr. Steven Feldman discusses results from a recent study he and his colleagues conducted on topical corticosteroids and treatment-resistant atopic dermatitis. He notes that poor use of medications can be a cause of topical corticosteroid tachyphylaxis and provides some tips on how physicians can get patients to better adhere to treatment.

In this episode of the “Peer to Peer” podcast series with Dr. Vincent DeLeo, Dr. Eric W. Hossler discusses the effects of provider attire in the clinical dermatology setting. He outlines the results from a recent study he and his colleagues conducted evaluating perceived care and patient satisfaction scores at an outpatient dermatology clinic before and after switching from formal provider attire (eg, white coats) to fitted scrubs. He also explains how provider attire impacts the transmission of microorganisms and infection risk in the clinical setting.

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” podcast series with Dr. Vincent DeLeo, Dr. Lorraine L. Rosamilia outlines some underlying factors that lead to the variable cost of acne medications. She explains how she addresses the issue of cost when implementing treatment plans for acne patients, including making notes for pharmacists when writing prescriptions and estimating costs for patients when possible. She also suggests ways dermatologists can lobby to lower patient costs for acne medications at state and federal levels.

In this episode of the “Peer to Peer” podcast series with Dr. Vincent DeLeo, Dr. Neda Black highlights an unusual case of ectopic extramammary Paget disease (EMPD). She outlines distinguishing factors of the various forms and classifications of EMPD and provides recommendations for workup and diagnosis to rule out other potential malignancies.

In this episode of the “Peer to Peer” podcast series with Dr. Vincent DeLeo, Dr. Gary Goldenberg breaks down new management guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology on nonmelanoma skin cancer, specifically basal and squamous cell carcinomas. He explains how dermatologists can implement the new guidelines in their practice and summarizes some of the latest options for diagnosis and treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers.

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” audiocast series with Dr. Vincent DeLeo, Dr. Sean Branch provides an overview of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), an uncommon neuroendocrine tumor of the skin. He discusses the clinical presentation, incidence, and pathogenesis of MCC and also highlights a case of spontaneous regression in a 96-year-old woman.

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Eleni Linos about the benefits of increasing diversity in the dermatology workforce. According to Dr. Linos, dermatology is one of the least diverse medical specialties, and therefore supporting diversity must be an explicit goal. She discusses the benefits of diversity in improving patient care and reducing health disparities. She also emphasizes the importance of diversity in education and leadership to inspire the next generation of dermatologists and leaders in the field.

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Babar K. Rao about mobile dermatology apps for patient education. Considering the growing popularity of apps for all kinds of information, Dr. Rao notes that it is important for physicians to recommend dermatology and other medical apps that will ultimately be beneficial to patients.

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Ted Rosen about the dermatologist’s role in the treatment and diagnosis of syphilis. Dr. Rosen shares current data on the incidence of syphilis in the United States and discusses some of the driving factors behind what has become an epidemic over the last 5 years. He also lists some common skin findings associated with syphilis and explains that, as the only specialists of infectious and noninfectious diseases of the anogenital skin, dermatologists play a crucial role in managing the growing number of syphilis patients.

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Lela A. Lee about the new American Board of Dermatology Certification Examination. According to Dr. Lee, the new certification process shifts the focus from fact memorization to clinical decision-making and is designed to mimic the process of becoming a good dermatologist. She walks the listener through the 3 parts of the certification process—the basic, core, and applied exams—and notes how these changes will impact current and future dermatology residents.