Balancing the Skin Biome
Dr. Thomas Hitchcock discusses the protective role certain strains of Cutibacterium acnes play in balancing the skin biome and harnessing that knowledge to formulate new skincare technology. Thomas Hitchcock, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Crown Laboratories, and Adjunct Faculty, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. “…we made this huge assumption for many decades, that all bacteria within a […]
Updates on AI in Dermatology
Dr. Roxana Daneshjou discusses artificial intelligence (AI) in dermatology, including the potential and problems with image- and language-based diagnostic tools. Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Stanford, California. “I talked about some of the basic things I think every dermatologist needs to know about artificial intelligence (AI), […]
Patient Education and the Role of Social Media
Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness discusses patient education in dermatology, including opportunities for strategic, widespread dissemination through social media versus the traditional website. Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, University of Minnesota and President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. “I called [my talk] an ‘unexpected journey’ because I was a slow adopter and […]
Scabies Toolbox Part 1: Incidence and Prevalence
Scabies is a nondiscriminatory, widespread disease that affects about 3% of the world population at any given time. In Part 1 of this educational video series, Ted Rosen, MD, discusses the incidence and prevalence of scabies, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment. Angela D. Pierce, NP, and Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHs, PA-C, offer specific commentary for NPs […]
The Dermatologist’s Role in Diagnosing BPDCN
Dr. Whitney High introduces The Dermatology Digest’s Educational Podcast Series on BPDCN, a rare blood cancer that often presents as cutaneous lesions. Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare, yet aggressive and difficult-to-diagnose blood cancer that nearly always presents with cutaneous involvement. Guided by Whitney High, MD, JD, MEng, Associate Professor of Dermatology […]
The Effects of Stress on Skin
Dr. Keira Barr discusses the relationship of the nervous system and the skin as well as the benefits of somatic practice, including grounding, vocalization, and breathwork, to manage stress and transform trauma to improve skin health. Keira L. Barr, MD, dual board-certified integrative dermatologist, certified somatic trauma therapy practitioner, Somatic Skin Science, Seattle, Washington. “It […]
Treating Delusional Parasitosis
Dr. John Koo discusses a practical approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing patients who present with delusional parasitosis. John Koo, MD, Board Certified in Dermatology and Psychiatry, Professor, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Co-Director of Psoriasis Skin and Treatment Center. “I made my presentation as understandable as possible for [a] nonpsychiatric audience. […]
Gender Diverse Patients With Acne
Dr. Klint Peebles discusses considerations for dermatologists who treat acne in gender diverse individuals taking testosterone, including risk factors, treatment nuances, and the iPLEDGE program. Klint Peebles, MD, Dermatologist, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland. “Why does this matter? First of all, any dermatologist knows that acne is one of the most […]
Rethinking Dermatitis Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Daniel Butler discusses strategies for diagnosing atypical dermatitis and overcoming medication access issues, including the use of alternative metrics to measure disease severity, practicing physician patience, and learning to navigate the payer system. Daniel Butler, MD, Associate Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona “The key points that I would want anyone […]
Mind-body Strategies for HS Patients
Dr. Steve Daveluy discusses specific ways in which dermatologists can incorporate mind-body strategies into practice to relieve anxiety, feelings of shame, and other mental health symptoms associated with hidradenitis suppurativa. Steve Daveluy, MD, Associate Professor and Program Director, Wayne State Dermatology, Detroit, Michigan, and President of the Michigan Dermatological Society “Anyone who takes care of […]