Dermatology Weekly

In this edition of the “Peer to Peer” audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Steven Feldman about treatment compliance and addressing patient concerns about treatment safety data. They discuss strategies for reassuring patients about risks associated with biologics for psoriasis and other drugs, particularly risks patients may read about on the Internet.

In this edition of the "Peer to Peer" audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Robert Brodell about the malignant potential of nevus spilus compared to other congenital nevi. They discuss the characteristic clinical features of nevus spilus and review how the presence of hair may impact its malignant potential.

In this edition of the "Peer to Peer" audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Anthony Rossi about full-body skin examinations for melanoma detection and 3D body imaging. They also discuss how to encourage patients to perform self-examinations.

In this edition of the "Peer to Peer" audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Andrew Alexis about the complications that may occur from using lasers in patients with darker skin types and parameters to lower the risks. He also discusses the use of lasers for pseudofolliculitis barbae, acne scarring, and pigmentation disorders such as melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

In this edition of the "Peer to Peer" audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Nanette Silverberg about atopic dermatitis in children. He asks about strategies for counteracting the negative effect on disease incidence in wealthier countries, racial differences in incidence, food and eczema, and treating severe atopic dermatitis in children.