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The Cutaneous Connection: Treating and Relating to Patients of All Hair Types
January 13th 2022This episode of The Cutaneous Connection podcast, explores hair loss and hair treatment of patients with textured or tightly coiled hair. Candrice Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD a dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, explains her experience and highlights how all dermatologists can improve their treatment plans.
The Cutaneous Connection: Deep Dive Into the World of Vitiligo
December 17th 2021This episode of The Cutaneous Connection podcast, sponsored by Incyte, explores the world of vitiligo. From symptoms to current treatment dissatisfaction and the latest research, Pearl Grimes, MD, FAAD, explains where we are now with this pigmentary disorder and where we are headed.
The Cutaneous Connection: An Inside Look of the Inclusive Atlas
November 4th 2021In this episode, we dive into the background of the “The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas.” Adam Friedman, MD, and Misty Eleryan MD, MS, describe their process to creating this new dermatologic resource.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 30- Impact of the JAK Inhibitor Approval Delays
September 2nd 2021Mark Lebwohl, MD, takes a deep dive in the recent delay in approval for multiple JAK inhibitor drugs for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. He also discusses the impact of the delay, as well as the benefits of JAK inhibitors for inflammatory skin diseases, and an outlook for the future of this drug class.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 29- Do Diet and Supplements Affect Psoriasis?
August 19th 2021In this episode, Jennifer Powers, MD, board certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology at the University of Iowa, discusses her recent research exploring how diet and supplements affect patients with mild psoriasis.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 28- The Path to Understanding Pediatric Melanoma
August 5th 2021In this episode, Alberto Pappo, MD, director, St. Jude Solid Tumor Division, discusses a registry he helped create aimed at helping physicians better understand pediatric melanoma called Molecular Analysis of Childhood MELanocytic Tumors (MACMEL).
AI in Dermatology and Racial Diagnostic Bias
July 12th 2021The introduction of artificial intelligence into dermatology has been met with mixed emotions from the medical community. In this episode, Ade Adamson, MD, MPP, explains the benefits and detriments of the application, accuracy, and potential racial diagnostic bias.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 26- AI in Dermatology and Racial Diagnostic Bias
July 8th 2021The introduction of artificial intelligence into dermatology has been met with mixed emotions from the medical community. In this episode, Ade Adamson, MD, MPP, explains the benefits and detriments of the application, accuracy, and potential racial diagnostic bias.
How Does Health Care Policy Impact Gender and Sexual Minority Patients?
June 17th 2021We dive into how health care policy impacts gender and sexual minority patients, including exploring the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid expansion, and identifying state and federal nondiscrimination protections that help defend equal access to health care for this patient population.
Recap: What Happened at ADD VMX 2021?
May 27th 2021We take a look back at what happened at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience 2021 (AAD VMX 2021), including exclusive interviews with two KOLs about their presentations regarding climate change and new data on biologics for psoriasis.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 24- Benzene Found in Multiple Sunscreen Products
May 27th 2021This episode will highlight some breaking news coming out of the sun protection world with a report by Valisure, which found in a recent test that 78 different sunscreen and after-sun care products were contaminated with benzene, a potential carcinogen.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 23- Roundup of AAD VMX 2021
May 20th 2021In this episode, we take a look back at what happened at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience 2021 (AAD VMX 2021), including exclusive interviews with two KOLs about their presentations regarding climate change and new data on biologics for psoriasis.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 22- The Role of Sun Protection in Skin Cancer Prevention
April 22nd 2021With the summer months quickly approaching, we’re discussing the importance of skin cancer screenings, as well as encouraging regular sun protection usage among patients. This episode also touches on the role of telemedicine in skin cancer screenings, top product recommendations for sun protection and tips on managing patient expectations if the patient is diagnosed with skin cancer.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 20- Tips for a Successful Match
March 18th 2021In this episode, we discuss the residency match process with Jay Wofford, MD, including how the entire process works, tips on what to do and what not do, questions you should ask yourself and what to do if you don’t match.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 18-Cybersecurity Within the Dermatology Practice
February 18th 2021In this episode, Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, details how to best protect your practice from data breaches and cybercriminals, as well as the risks of not implementing cybersecurity measures into your practice and what to do if a data or email breach occurs.
The Cutaneous Connection- Episode 16: COVID-19 Vaccine and Dermal Fillers
January 28th 2021Recent reports have been surfacing in regard to adverse reactions in dermal fillers patients who have also received the COVID-19 vaccine. Whitney Bowe, MD, New York City, New York, discusses this phenomenon and provides some tips for preventing and treating these side effects.
The Cutaneous Connection- Episode 15: Building a COVID-19 Dermatology Database
January 14th 2021Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, details how her and her fellow colleagues banded together to create a COVID-19 dermatology registry in just eight days. The registry has since seen over 1,000 submissions from frontline clinicians located in 40 countries, helping to identify and diagnose active COVID-19 through submitted skin findings.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 14- Healthcare PPE Dermatoses During COVID-19
December 17th 2020Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a rise in dermatoses in healthcare workers related to occupational use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Rachel Evers-Meltzer, MD, MPH, discusses her cross-sectional survey investigating what types of dermatoses were most commonly seen in the health care spear and suggests possible treatments.