Fungal nail disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat, especially when patients have concomitant diseases that can cause nail dystrophy. DERM faculty member April Armstrong, MD, MPH provides practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of nail disease. Also in this edition, DEF Founder Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C reveals the 2024 Contact Allergen of the Year and DEF Advisory Council Member Andrea Nguyen, PA-C talks skincare. Like what you're hearing? Have a topic you want to hear more about? Hit us up and spread the word on Instagram ..read more

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.  Like what you're hearing? Have a topic you want ..read more

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. Like what you're hearing? Have a topic you want to he ..read more

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. Like what you're hearing? Have a topic you want to hear more about? Hit us up and sp ..read more

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. Like what you're hearing? Have a topic you want to hear more about? Hit us up and spread the word on Instagram ..read more

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. Like what you're hearing? Have a topic you want to hear more about? Hit us upand spread the word on Instagram ..read more

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, 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Every case of eczema is different, and each patient needs individualized support to manage their disease. Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD shares tips for helping patients achieve symptom control and increasing satisfaction. Plus, Suneel Chilukuri, MD, FAAD shares tips for managing pigmentation without devices, while Steven Hawkes, PA-C, describes the benefits of an inexpensive lighted magnifier for dermatology ..read more