In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q Del Rosso, DO, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, a medical dermatologist in Rocklin, CA, on chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). They discuss CSU’s position in the spectrum of urticarial conditions, explore differential diagnoses and treatment strategies, and offer a wealth of valuable insights into this complex disease. They begin by defining urticaria as a collection of conditions, explaining that this is often not well-delineated in textbooks or literature. Dr Hawkes categoriz ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q Del Rosso, DO, interviews Naiem Issa, MD, PhD, FAAD, a dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon practicing at Forefront Dermatology in Vienna, VA, to discuss innovative approaches to treating challenging conditions. From exploring groundbreaking treatments for vitiligo to the mechanisms behind systemic responses in inflammatory diseases, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of art and science in dermatology. The conversation begins with a focus on a novel combination treatment for a challenging disease state: vitil ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q Del Rosso, DO, sits down with Jennifer Hsiao, MD, associate professor of clinical dermatology at Keck Medicine of University of Southern California, to discuss the multifaceted world of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). From addressing diagnostic obstacles to understanding comorbidities, this episode guides clinicians through the many complexities of HS management. They begin by exploring the diagnostic hurdles associated with HS, with Dr Hsiao sharing insights to help clinicians navigate through potential misdiagnoses. She emphasizes the ..read more

In this 2-part special edition of Derms and Conditions, host James Q Del Rosso, DO, sits down with David Light, cofounder and president of Valisure, and Christopher Bunick, associate professor of dermatology and translational medicine at Yale University and medical and dermatologic advisor for Valisure, to shed light on Valisure’s recent Citizen Petition to the US Food and Drug Administration regarding findings of high levels of benzene in benzoyl peroxide-containing products. In Part 1, Dr Del Rosso interviews David Light, cofounder and president of Valisure, an independent quality ..read more

In this 2-part special edition of Derms and Conditions, host James Q Del Rosso, DO, sits down with David Light, cofounder and president of Valisure, and Christopher Bunick, associate professor of dermatology and translational medicine at Yale University and medical and dermatologic advisor for Valisure, to shed light on Valisure’s recent Citizen Petition to the US Food and Drug Administration regarding findings of high levels of benzene in benzoyl peroxide-containing products. In Part 1, Dr Del Rosso interviews David Light, cofounder and president of Valisure, an independent quality ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, our host, James Q. Del Rosso, DO, interviews Cory Rubin, MD, dermatologist and owner of the Michigan Dermatology Institute, about the business side of running a practice, with specific focus on the buy-and-bill model. Dr Rubin shares some of the challenges he has faced and explains the value of buy-and-bill for dermatologists, particularly in complex cases where medications may not be easily accessible through traditional pharmacies. They cover suitable medications, such as biologics for psoriasis, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and other conditions, a ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, our host, James Q. Del Rosso, DO, interviews pediatric dermatologist Lisa Swanson, MD, live at Winter Clinical Miami 2024 to review conference highlights and discuss diagnosing and treating molluscum contagiosum, herpes labialis in the adolescent population, and newer and emerging therapies for chronic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis and acne. Dr Swanson discusses the recent FDA approval of cantharidin and berdazimer gel for molluscum contagiosum and the challenges of diagnosing single lesions. She highlights the importance of providing accura ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, our host, James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by April Armstrong, MD, MPH, and David Cohen, MD, MPH, live at Winter Clinical Hawaii 2024 to review highlights from the conference.  They cover a diverse slate of topics, including the 2023 allergen of the year (lanolin), notable advancements in psoriasis treatment including topicals and biologics, updates on diagnostic tools for melanoma, and clinical pearls for treating actinic keratosis with combinations of cryosurgery, topical field therapy, and PDT. The group reviews guidelines for atopic derma ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, Andy Blauvelt, MD, joins James Q. Del Rosso, DO, to discuss IL-17 inhibition, with a focus on bimekizumab as a treatment for psoriasis. Bimekizumab is unique for inhibiting both IL-17A and IL-17F, demonstrating higher efficacy and a favorable safety profile. Dr Blauvelt highlights the drug's mechanism of action and covers its approval process, global use, and notable data. He emphasizes its efficacy in achieving Psoriasis Area Severity Index 100 (PASI 100) clearance. The pair discusses bimekizumab’s dosing schedule, with an induction dosing period of on ..read more

In this episode of Derms and Conditions, our host, Dr James Q. Del Rosso, reflects on the past year of podcasting, offering a rich summary of key dermatologic topics discussed throughout 2023.  To start, the episode delves into highlights from an interview with Dr Shane Chapman, who specializes in skin cancer. Dr Chapman shares insights into nonsurgical options for treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, focusing on strategies for cases of squamous cell carcinoma and nodular basal cell carcinoma that may not be amenable to surgical treatment for a variety of reasons. Next, Dr Del Rosso features ..read more