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 practices for performing a chemical peel in different Fitzpatrick skin types and which conditions respond best. The episode concludes with Dr. Desai discussing a few new updates on the treatment of Vitiligo. 

James Del Rosso, DO discusses topical management for psoriasis and a new formulation including vehicle differentiation, efficacy, and safety.

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. Graber shares an in office pearl which involves the use of a hair dryer and a pulsed dye laser.

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 issues in the Emergency Room.

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 atopic dermatitis. They further discuss evidence regarding the risk of oral spironolactone in breast cancer recurrence along with effective ways to manage and counsel patients who have a personal or family history of breast cancer. 

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, antiperspirants, hair coloring, and soaps.

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. 

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 camaraderie has been the foundation for her success in mentoring residents, students, and even patients. “If you support people, and you make them know that you are confident in their ability […] they do infinitely better.” said Dr. McMichael. “If you want to have a really invigorating career that’s rewarding, you feed [them] and they feed you.”

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.

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, DO

Co-director

Adjunct Clinical Professor (Dermatology)

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Henderson, NV