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

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 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

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 basis in your busy practice.

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