Climate Change and AD: What’s the Connection?
Climate change factors including greenhouse gas emission, global warming, heat waves, drought, wildfires, and floods can all affect atopic dermatitis (AD) prevalence, severity/flares, and AD-related health care utilization, new research in Allergy shows. There are many ways these climactic factors can affect AD including by exacerbating the barrier impairment, immune dysregulation, dysbiosis, and pruritus involved in the pathogenesis […]
Practice-Changing Melanoma Research From ECOG-ACRIN Receives the 2023 Paper of the Year Distinction from the Journal of Clinical Oncology
And the 2023 Paper of the Year distinction by the Journal of Clinical Oncology goes to … a team of melanoma researchers with the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN). The recognition is for the results of the DREAMseq randomized phase 3 clinical trial. DREAMseq (EA6134) showed an optimal treatment sequence for combination therapy in patients with advanced melanoma with […]
Unpacking the Gut-skin Connection in AD
The gut-skin connection is a key factor in atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a new review study in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. “Besides being responsible for 70% of immune system regularization, for maintaining skin barrier integrity and the structure of the gastrointestinal tract, and for controlling nutrient absorption and energy balance, the gut […]
Treatment Nuances for Diverse Dermatologic Care
Three experts share detailed dermatologic assessment and treatment nuances for acne, rosacea, and hair loss in diverse patient populations.
Practical Branding and Marketing Pearls for Dermatologists
Dr. Whitney Bowe discusses branding and marketing pearls, including real-life anecdotes and experiences as well as best practices for developing and sustaining social media content and engagement. Whitney Bowe, MD, FAAD, Advanced Dermatology, PC, Briarcliff Manor, NY. “I’m a board-certified dermatologist, but I’m also a research scientist. And it wasn’t until I ventured beyond my […]
AI Capabilities, Concerns
Clifford Perlis, MD, discusses artificial intelligence in dermatology, including current capabilities and concerns as well as future opportunities. Clifford Perlis, MD, co-founder and former Chief Medical Officer of Belle.ai, Board-Certified Dermatologist, Keystone Dermatology Partners, King of Prussia, Pa. “For so many years, we’ve talked about [AI] like it’s coming. It’s just down the road. It’s […]
CCCA Treatment Pearls and More
Dr. Susan Taylor discusses several tips for diagnosing and treating hair loss in women of African ancestry. Susan C. Taylor, MD, Professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. “For women of African ancestry, it’s very important to understand the problem that they are presenting to you with,” said Susan C. Taylor, MD, […]
Dispelling Myths Surrounding PDT
Photodynamic therapy has become a safe, effective, and painless option for treating actinic keratosis. In the introduction to this 3-part podcast series, The Real World of PDT, Dr. George Martin previews three of the world’s leading PDT authorities whose expertise will be featured to dispel the common misconceptions that PDT is a painful, expensive, and ineffective […]
Integrative Skin Disease Treatment
Dr. Peter Lio discusses complementary approaches to skin disease treatment, including risks, benefits, and evidence. Peter Lio, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology and Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. “One of the things we talked about was how so many patients are interested in alternative and complementary approaches to treatment,” said Peter […]
Scabies Toolbox Part 2: Newly Improved Treatments for Parasitic Skin Infections
Ted Rosen, MD, discusses diagnosis of and currently recommended and alternative treatment regimens for scabies, including existing unmet treatment needs. Angela D. Pierce, NP, and Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHs, PA-C, offer specific commentary for NPs and PAs. About This Educational Video Series This is the second video in a scabies educational series designed for NPs and PAs. […]