Dermatology clinicians are used to seeing some pretty strange diagnoses. But DEF Advisory Council member Wendy Cantrell, DNP, had a particularly interesting one. Inspired by the Stranger Dx™ theme for DERM2023, she shared the case of a 24-year-old male patient who presented with complaints of an intermittent rash that appears 2 to 3 times per month—after a bowel movement. Can you solve the case? Also in this episode, Adam J. Friedman, MD offers insights on sensitive skin and Gilly Munavalli, MD shares tips to encourage patients to use SPF. 

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What’s the difference between primary and secondary failure of a biologic? And why does it matter? Exploring an actual patient case, faculty from the DEF Biologic and Small Molecule NP/PA CME Bootcamp—April Armstrong, MD, MPH; David E. Cohen, MD, MPH; Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C; and Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C—address these questions and many more. Plus, Mary Beth Hagan, Founder of TITAN Aesthetic Recruiting, gives tips for PAs and NPs interested in cosmetic dermatology, and there are changes coming to iPLEDGE for isotretinoin.

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From a resource to help identify “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and skin care products to objective measures to use in the chart note, there are a number of tools, tips, and tricks that dermatology care professionals can use on a daily basis. Speaking at DERM2023, dermatologists David E. Cohen, MD, MPH, Ted Rosen, MD, and Michelle Hure, MD share some of their best practical tips. Plus, Linda Stein Gold, MD, offers an update on topical eczema treatments in the pipeline and Brad Glick, DO talks about the cutaneous signs of systemic disease.

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Aesthetic versus medical dermatology can be a false dichotomy. Dermatologist Gilly Munavalli, MD says there is often a medical/cosmetic overlap. He and dermatologist Suneel Chilukuri, MD, agree that there are many basic aesthetic interventions that could fit into virtually any dermatology practice. They discuss options from chemical peels and microneedling to medical grade skincare. Plus, Adam Friedman, MD addresses "JAKne" and Brad Glick, DO, MPH talks about Bimzelx, the newest biologic for psoriatic disease.

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Dermatopathology isn't typically meant to provide definitive diagnosis. But it can give important information for supporting a diagnosis and guiding patient care. Michelle Hure, MD, founder of OC Skin Lab in Orange County, CA, shares 10 tips for getting better results from a dermatopathologist. Also in this edition, Michelle Sullentrup of MyDermRecruiter.com talks about measuring production and David Cohen, MD, MPH talks about when and how to suspect dupilumab failure.

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The first self-administered biosimilars for dermatology have come to market, bringing along a number of questions for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and others. TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C and Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP break through the noise to explain biosimilars, interchangeability, and implications for patient care. Plus, hear from Hilary Baldwin, MD, about giving great presentations and Adam Friedman, MD sweats the details of hyperhidrosis diagnosis.

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One of the biggest challenges for NPs and PAs working in dermatology and the practices that hire them is understanding fair and appropriate compensation strategies. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO of MyDermRecruiter.com, joins DEF Founder Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C, for a no-nonsense discussion of billing, collections, productivity, and bonuses. Get answers to the most common compensation questions! Also in this edition, Brad Glick, DO, MPH, gives updates on newer and emerging biologic treatments for psoriasis, and David Cohen, MD, MPH, reviews the overlap of eczematous dermatoses like atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis and implications for management of inflammatory skin diseases. Hint: There are common allergens to be aware of!

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What's coming up at DERM2023 StrangerDx? Listen in as DEF Founder, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Andrea Nguyen, MS, PA-C; Adam Friedman, MD; Michelle Hure, MD; Ted Rosen, MD; and Leigh Ann Pansch,  MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, give updates about the CME conference and share previews from their presentations. Get insights on STD incidence and prevention, "forever chemicals" in dermatology, and unusual presentations that may or may not be associated with COVID-19 vaccination.

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In the second a 2-part series, Ted Rosen, MD continues his focus on systemic diseases in skin of color. He addresses the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosis and scleroderma, which may have a higher prevalence and more severe presentation in black patients. Plus, Dr. Adam Friedman weighs in on hair loss treatments and Dr. Julie Harper offers tips on UV safety education. 

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Cutaneous sarcoidosis and hidradenitis suppurativa are two diseases that can be particularly challenging for patients with skin of color. Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD, discusses the diagnosis and long-term management of these conditions. Plus, April Armstrong, MD, FAAD assesses the impact of dietary changes in psoriasis management, and Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP, and Andrea Nguyen, PA-C, MPAS, talk about which tests they really use in the clinic.

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