In our second Ask Me Anything, host Payton Smith asks Dr. Faranak Kamangar questions around patch testing for contact allergies, the difference between patch testing done by dermatologists and allergists, the use of oral minoxidil for hair loss, treatment options for chronic itch, the difference between emollients and lotions, the effectiveness of argireline and tretinoin for wrinkle reduction, the frequency and safety of micro-needling, and the treatment of scars.

Check out our shorts for the quick answers then come back to this podcast to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/@TheFutureofDermatology/shorts

Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Sarah Arron disucss non-invasive skin imaging which allows dermatologists to see beneath the surface of the skin without the need for biopsies. They also chat about the VIO system, the first of its kind technology.

To learn more, check out these articles and websites:

Enspectra Health Announces US FDA Clearance of VIO‎™ System, First of Its Kind Technology to Visualize Skin Cellular Structures in Real-Time 

Enspectra Health Website

Research Techniques Made Simple: Emerging Imaging Technologies for Noninvasive Optical Biopsy of Human Skin

UCSF Rosenman Institute

Fogarty Innovation

In this episode, Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Maria Buethe discuss the importance of providing childcare at educational conferences for young physicians. They reflect on their experience organizing a kids club at SF Derm 100 year Symposium in 2023, and the positive impact it had on attendees. They highlight the need for inclusive and high-quality childcare options to support physicians in attending conferences and advancing their careers. They also discuss the cost and sustainability of implementing such initiatives and the potential for sponsorship. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of dermatology and the excitement around targeted therapies.

Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and prioritizing and balancing a fulfilling life. Dr. Jason Hawkes asks us to consider sustainability in how one approaches their schedule and what might reasonable bandwidth look like. Dr. Morganroth asks the question - what type of lifestyle do you want and use that to determine how you can create balance in your life. Dr. Fields urges people to nurture your family and keep them in mind when balancing a fulfilling life.

Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and what financial considerations they've had to make and how they've negotiated their salaries. Dr. Kathy Fields talks about building your private practice and earning your credibility. Dr. Greg Morganroth shares about the differences of salaries based on location and where you might want to spend your career. Dr. David Murad talks about unrealistic salary goals especially right out of med school and knowing your end goal for retirement. Dr. Jason Hawkes talks about lack of education when it comes to the business side of dermatology, and how residents and med students don't have proper guidance when it comes to negotiating an appropriate salary. This is an episode you don't want to miss as you start trying to negotiate your own salary.

Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and their journey and drive in this field. Recorded in 2022, these passionate doctors gathered to share their unique thoughts and insight with dermatology residency students. Dr. Kathy Fields tells us about developing Proactive (https://www.proactiv.com/) and her own private practice. Dr. Greg Morganroth's journey led him to California, private practice, and building a network of doctors. Dr. David Murad advises students to create a balance between medicine and family and his journey with Kaiser through to retirement. Dr. Jason Hawkes implores students to consider their values as they pursue their own dermatology journeys while continuing their education.

Dr. Kamangar chats with Doctors Kathy Fields, Greg Morganroth, David Murad, and Jason Hawkes, who all provide valuable insight into being a dermatologist and what they love and hate about their field of dermatology. They discuss the changes in technology and dermatology, their dedication to their patients, pursuing their dreams despite what others say, investing in your career and life, scientific advancements in medicine, the SF Derm community and knowledge share between all generations of dermatologists, and the importance of residency mentorship.

In this episode, Chandler Johnson, SFDS Med Student, asks Dr. Kamangar all the questions we want to ask our dermatologists, but might not have the chance to ask them during a visit. They chat about the best lotions to use in the winter to combat dry skin, how to test sunscreens to determine which one works best for you, hair and nail care, scarring vs. nonscarring hair loss, dandruff, the Russian Manicure trend, and dermatology and social media. This is the first of many Ask Me Anything episodes, so more to come! And check out the accompanying shorts on YouTube! Each topic is broken down into 60-seconds of valuable information.

In this year in review podcast, Dr. Kamangar and Chandler Johnson discuss the various pop culture articles that quoted Dr. Kamangar in 2023! They cover topics such as the yellow pillow offender, hydrating cleansers, choosing the right treatment for keratosis pilaris, identifying different skin rashes, DIY methods for removing skin tags - or what DIY methods NOT to use - , advancements in technology like 3D hair follicle printing, AI in dermatology, promoting skin health, melanoma in skin of color, autoimmune conditions, embarrassing questions, and the SF Derm centennial celebration from 2023 and the upcoming conference in 2024.

Links to all of Dr. Kamangar's articles and mentions can be found below:

• How Gross is it to Sleep with a Yellowed Pillow? by Anna Rahmanan at HuffPost

In this exclusive lecture from an SFDerm virtual conference recorded on November 18, 2023, we hear from Dr. Sarina B. Elmariah, MD, PhD, MPH, about bearing the burden of prurigo nodularis. Prurigo nodularis is an under diagnosed condition of the skin that can produce unbearable itch, diminished quality of life, and psychological distress. In this lecture, Dr. Elmariah discusses the itch-scratch cycle and disruption of this disease along with new therapies and emerging treatments with the goal to control itch, heal skin lesions, and improve sleep quality caused by prurigo nodularis. This lecture is sponsored by an educational grant from Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. and an educational grant from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.