Perspectives & Practice Insights
Clinical commentary, education, and community stories from across the Alliance.
From Itch to Intervention: Breakthroughs from Rapids 2026
What happens when clinical research meets real-world patient care?
Beyond the Skin: Catching the Subtle Clues of Psoriatic Arthritis
At the Rapids 2026 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Eileen Cheever, PA-C, sat down with rheumatologist Dr.
Jul 10, 2026
Skin, Pills, and Shots: The Cutting Edge of Dermatology
The 2026 Elevate Derm Rapids Conference brought together some of the brightest minds in dermatology to discuss where the field is heading.
Jul 03, 2026
Connecting the Dots: Allergy and Dermatology in Focus
The intersection of dermatology and allergy is a fascinating space where two disciplines meet to solve some of the most frustrating, chronic conditions patients face.
Jun 26, 2026
Getting Under the Skin of Chronic Itch
What if everything you thought you knew about treating an itchy patient was wrong?
Jun 19, 2026
From Presentation to Clinic: Managing HS and IBD
Managing chronic inflammatory diseases requires a keen diagnostic eye and a dynamic approach to treatment. At the RAPIDS 2026 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Eileen Cheever, PA-C, sat down with Dr.
Jun 12, 2026
A Systematic Approach to Hair Loss and Scalp Dermatoses
At the Rapids 2026 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Eileen Cheever, PA-C, sat down with Dr. Oyetewa Asempa to discuss practical, systematic frameworks for diagnosing and managing hair loss.
Jun 09, 2026
Masterclass in Melasma & Vitiligo: New 2026 Insights
Managing chronic pigmentary disorders can feel like a game of medical whack-a-mole. Just when you think a patient’s skin is clearing up, a 10-minute walk to the mailbox triggers a full-blown rebound.
Jun 04, 2026
FDA Approves OTC Differin® Epiduo® for Acne Management
Galderma has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Differin® Epiduo® Acne Gel (Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) for over-the-counter (OTC) use in individuals aged 12 years and older.
Jun 01, 2026
Navigating JAK Inhibitors, Shingles in Kids, & Advanced Derm Therapies
The rapid evolution of immunodermatology has given clinicians unprecedented tools to treat complex skin conditions, but it has also introduced a new matrix of clinical decisions. At the 2nd Annual Elevate-Derm Rapids Conference in Ft.
May 31, 2026
The Future of Immunodermatology: JAK Inhibitors and Genetic Profiling
From the mechanisms of cellular machinery to the cutting edge of personalized medicine, immunodermatology is advancing rapidly.
May 27, 2026
More Than Weight Loss: Why GLP-1s Are the Newest Tool For Psoriasis
For years, dermatology health care providers (HCPs) have known that psoriasis is rarely "just" a skin condition.
May 10, 2026
From RAPIDS to Rural Kansas
Advancing Immunodermatology Where It’s Needed Most. "ELEVATING" the standard of care across the entire state.
May 04, 2026
RAPIDS Conference Day 4
2nd Annual RAPIDS | Immuno-Dermatology Conference
Apr 26, 2026
RAPIDS Conference Day 3
2nd Annual RAPIDS | Immuno-Dermatology Conference
Apr 26, 2026
RAPIDS Conference Day 2
2nd Annual RAPIDS | Immuno-Dermatology Conference
Apr 25, 2026
2026 RAPIDS Conference Day 1
2nd Annual RAPIDS | Immuno-Dermatology Conference
Apr 24, 2026Medication Update: New Pediatric Approval for DUPIXENT® in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
DUPIXENT has expanded its support for younger patients with a new pediatric indication for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
Apr 23, 2026
Kicking Off RAPIDS: Arrival Day and the 2026 JAK Institute Symposium
Kicking Off the 2nd Annual RAPIDS Conference with JAK-iNSTITUTE Symposium
Apr 23, 2026
Video Blog: The Art of Patient-Centered Communication
PA Kenneth Korber shares practical tips on building trust, translating medical jargon, and extending the visit beyond the exam room to help patients actually follow through.
Apr 10, 2026
Video Blog: Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Focus: Latest Findings
Dr. Micheletti on why HS providers should embrace the role, act within the "window of opportunity," and screen for the systemic comorbidities that ride along with the disease.
Apr 03, 2026
Video Blog: Think Fast! Dermatology Urgencies & Emergencies
Robert Micheletti, MD, breaks down how to spot serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions early — from DRESS red flags and drug timing to post-DRESS autoimmune sequelae and atypical lesions in immunosuppressed patients.
Mar 31, 2026
Video Blog: Infectious Disease Updates 2025
Dr. Robert Micheletti reviews 2025 infectious disease highlights for dermatology — drug-resistant Trichophyton indotineae, leprosy, measles, and antibiotic stewardship.
Mar 27, 2026
Video Blog: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Outcomes and Quality of Life
Rebecca Hartman, MD, on when topicals beat surgery for low-risk non-melanoma skin cancers, how she uses active surveillance, and the case for oral nicotinamide.
Mar 24, 2026
Video Blog: Practical Pearls From the Pigmented Lesion Clinic
Dr. Rebecca Hartman shares practical answers on total body photography, when (and how) to biopsy dysplastic nevi, the two-step dermoscopy algorithm, and melanoma follow-up intervals.
Mar 20, 2026
Video Blog: Complex Eczema/Urticaria/Allergy Cases Part 1
Dr. Dareen Siri walks through how to spot the patient whose flushing and urticarial lesions may be more than CSU — and the two simple blood tests that point toward systemic mastocytosis.
Mar 17, 2026
Video Blog: Complex Eczema/Urticaria/Allergy Cases Part 2
Dr. Peter Lio breaks down two complex cases — a five-year-old with staph-driven AD and recurrent infections, and a 20-year-old who cycled through dupilumab, a JAK, and finally nemolizumab — from the Elevate-Derm Alliance panel.
Mar 13, 2026
Video Blog: Antimicrobial Resistance & How to Deal With It
Ted Rosen, MD, on rising resistance in impetigo, acne, and scabies — and the practical alternatives, from ozenoxacin to spinosad, that keep treatment working.
Mar 10, 2026
Video Blog: Annual Derm Evidence Review with Practical Application
Dr. Ted Rosen reviews the past year's dermatology evidence — from teledermatology and a new cetirizine warning to HRT and skin cancer risk, plantar pigmented lesions, isotretinoin dosing, and HS lifestyle changes.
Mar 06, 2026
Video Blog: Allergy/Immunology Workup for the Dermatology APP
Allergist/immunologist Dr. Dareen Siri joins Veronica Richardson to cover red flags for primary immunodeficiency, adult-onset food allergy, and what's new in food immunotherapy for dermatology APPs.
Feb 27, 2026
Video Blog: Adverse Effects of Topical Corticosteroids & Alternatives
Dr. Peter Lio on being a good steward of topical steroids, recognizing topical steroid withdrawal, and the non-steroidal and integrative tools that now fill the gap.
Feb 20, 2026
Video Blog: Vitiligo: A Practical Approach for APPs
Buchi Neita, PA-C, and Diego Dasilva, MD, talk through a practical vitiligo workflow for APPs — from comorbidities and workup to photoprotection, phototherapy, and off-label JAK inhibitors.
Feb 13, 2026
Video Blog: Management & Future of CSU in Dermatology
Dr. Dareen Siri, an allergist-immunologist, walks through how to confirm a CSU diagnosis before treating, why antihistamines still come first, and the newer targeted therapies now available.
Feb 06, 2026
Video Blog: Rheumatology and Dermatology Q & A
Rheumatologist Dr. Julio Gonzalez answers rapid-fire questions on spotting psoriatic arthritis risk, ordering the right pre-referral workup, reading myositis panels, and the CAR-T therapies reshaping connective tissue disease.
Feb 03, 2026
Video Blog: Biomechanics in Podiatric Dermatology
Larissa Schmidt, DPM, explains why understanding foot mechanics is the key to treating calluses, and shares her approach to keratolytics, diabetic foot care, and when to refer to podiatry.
Jan 30, 2026
Video Blog: Trace Elements, Supplements, & Diet in Atopic Dermatitis
Peter Lio, MD, unpacks why elimination diets usually fail in atopic dermatitis, the barrier hypothesis behind food allergy, and which supplements and probiotics actually earn a place in care.
Jan 23, 2026
Video Blog: Managing Psoriasis & Comorbidities with a Rheumatologist
Rheumatologist Dr. Julio Gonzalez shares a top-to-bottom "quick and dirty" joint exam, high-yield questions for inflammatory back pain, and how psoriatic arthritis domains and comorbidities drive treatment choices.
Jan 16, 2026
Video Blog: How I Treat the Tough Stuff: Alopecia Tips & Tricks
Dr. Crystal Aguh unpacks the Downy Hair Sign, insulin resistance in CCCA, and why "protective style" can be a curse word in her clinic.
Jan 09, 2026
Video Blog: Inflammatory Pathways in Acne and Rosacea
Dr. Hilary Baldwin breaks down the four pillars of acne pathophysiology, why inflammation comes first, and how tetracyclines target both acne and rosacea.
Jan 02, 2026
Video Blog: Beyond the Rash: Diagnosing Connective Tissue Diseases
Rheumatologist Julio Gonzalez, MD, breaks down how to tell a true malar rash from its mimics, when a lupus patient needs to be seen "tomorrow," and why PPIs top his drug-induced culprit list.
Dec 26, 2025
Cutaneous Medicine Education Foundation
The dermatology field advances quickly with new therapies, diagnostic tools, and expanding patient needs.
Dec 22, 2025
Video Blog: Diagnosing and Managing Rosacea in Patients with Skin of Color
Hilary Baldwin, MD explains why rosacea is harder to spot once you take redness out of the picture — and how to treat skin of color patients without triggering iatrogenic hyperpigmentation.
Dec 19, 2025
Video Blog: Advances in Alopecia
Dr. Crystal Aguh breaks down practical strategies for alopecia — from maximizing minoxidil to first-line topical JAK inhibitors for frontal fibrosing alopecia and distinguishing dissecting cellulitis from folliculitis decalvans.
Dec 12, 2025
Management of Acne: Efficacy of Sarecycline in a Chinese Cohort
Recent findings from a phase 3 clinical trial have shed light on the therapeutic potential of sarecycline for the management of moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris among a cohort of 391 Chinese patients aged 9 to 45.
Dec 08, 2025
Video Blog: Keloids in 2025
Dr. Hilary Baldwin unpacks what we still don't know about keloids — why they form, why earlobes are easier — and the practical no-cut and surgical options she reaches for.
Dec 05, 2025
Understanding Shared Decision Making: Origins and Insights
Shared decision-making gained traction in the 1980s and remains the preferred model for health care interactions to this day.
Nov 24, 2025
Disease Modification and Implications in Dermatology
Disease modification is a concept suggesting that early therapeutic intervention alters the natural disease course in immune-mediated inflammatory conditions.
Nov 19, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 4
Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 4
Nov 16, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 3
Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 3
Nov 15, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 2
Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 2
Nov 15, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 1
Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference Day 1
Nov 14, 2025
Navigating Nutrition: How the Mediterranean Diet Can Transform Psoriasis Management
One of the most common questions I get when talking with my patients living with psoriasis is, “Are there any foods I should avoid?” This question often comes from the patients' desire to have an active role in their disease management.
Nov 10, 2025
Elevating Anti-Aging with Biostimulators
As dermatology providers, we are often asked about cosmetic concerns due to aging skin. Many of our patients are concerned about achieving “natural results” while also wanting to see improvements to their skin quality.
Nov 06, 2025
Elevate-Derm Summer Conference Clinical Insights Day 4
Clinical Insights from the 2nd Annual Elevate-Derm Summer Conference at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah
Nov 04, 2025
Video Blog: Lessons Learned in Acne & Rosacea
Shanna Miranti, PA-C, shares hard-won protocols for prescribing isotretinoin — from scheduling and specialty pharmacies to preventing recurrence and treating post-acne scarring.
Oct 31, 2025
Video Blog: Dermatologic Conditions in Skin of Color
Buchi Neita, PA-C, shares practical pearls for recognizing normal variants, hyperpigmentation, alopecias, skin cancers, and inflammatory dermatoses in skin of color patients.
Oct 29, 2025
Video Blog: The Art of Connection: Building Meaningful Rapport with Skin of Color Patients
Buchi Neita, PA-C, on building trust with skin of color patients — historical mistrust, implicit bias, patient-provider concordance, and the small gestures that make a meticulous exam feel safe.
Oct 27, 2025
Video Blog: Complex Psoriasis Cases: Navigating Diagnositic & Therapeutic Challenges
Dr. Megan Prouty on the psoriasis-dermatitis overlap: how to spot two diseases in one patient, why biopsies can mislead, and treatments that cover both morphologies.
Oct 24, 2025
Video Blog: Interesting Cases from Inpatient Consults
Lauren Madigan, MD, on working up neutrophilic dermatoses, why you should always biopsy pyoderma gangrenosum, and reading the colors of the skin at the bedside.
Oct 22, 2025
Video Blog: Biologic Selection and Treatment Sequencing in Psoriasis
Dr. Megan Prouty on what she looks for first in psoriasis patients, how she screens for axial psoriatic arthritis, and how she uses methotrexate and cyclosporine alongside biologics.
Oct 20, 2025
Video Blog: Vitiligo for Advanced Clinicians: Key Takeaways
Dr. Naiem Issa unpacks vitiligo for advanced clinicians — quality-of-life counseling, the risks of depigmentation therapy, the halo nevi–melanoma connection, and treating the "holistic" patient.
Oct 17, 2025
Video Blog: Unraveling Chronic Itch
Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C, explains how he quantifies chronic itch, works up the elderly patient, tackles polypharmacy, and builds his treatment ladder — from monoclonal antibodies to strontium.
Oct 15, 2025
Elevate-Derm Summer Conference Clinical Insights Day 3
Clinical Insights from the 2nd Annual Elevate-Derm Summer Conference at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah
Oct 14, 2025
Video Blog: The Evolving Landscape of STIs
Dr. Amy Spizuoco breaks down the three stages of syphilis and shares her practical treatment approach to molluscum and HPV-related genital warts.
Oct 13, 2025
Video Blog: Complex Medical Dermatology: Top Diagnoses You Can't Afford to Miss
Lauren Madigan, MD, walks through how to work up the itch-without-rash patient — from cryptic prebullous pemphigoid to systemic causes you can't afford to miss.
Oct 10, 2025
Immunotherapy in Dermatology: Innovations and Clinical Applications
Dr. Anisha Patel explains why immune checkpoint inhibitors are both friend and foe to dermatology, and how to manage the cutaneous toxicities that affect over half of patients on combination therapy.
Oct 08, 2025
Clinic to Podium: Why Dermatology PAs and NPs Should Share Their Voice
As practicing Dermatology PAs and NPs, we often find ourselves juggling patient care, prior authorizations, and staying up-to-date on the latest treatment guidelines.
Oct 07, 2025
Wake Up Dermatology: It's Time To Talk About Sleep; The Importance of Sleep for Skin Health and Skin Disease
Dr. Tina Bhutani explains why sleep belongs in the dermatology conversation — from the immunologic link to fragmented sleep in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis to the comorbidities patients and clinicians share.
Oct 06, 2025
Video Blog: My Approach to AD in 2025
Alexandra Golant, MD shares her 2025 approach to atopic dermatitis — from the early-intervention window that may halt the atopic march to patch testing on systemics and treatment-selection pearls.
Oct 03, 2025
Video Blog: Skin as a Window: Identifying Cancer Syndromes Through Cutaneous Clues
Anisha Patel, MD, uses cutaneous clues to flag hidden malignancy — from distinguishing paraneoplastic pemphigus from SJS to spotting Bazex syndrome, sebaceous neoplasms, and scalp metastases.
Oct 01, 2025
Video Blog: Alopecia Update: What You Should Know in 2025
Dr. Amy Spizuoco breaks down how she approaches alopecia in 2025 — from scarring vs. non-scarring workups to metformin for CCCA and combination therapy for androgenetic hair loss.
Sep 29, 2025
Video Blog: Recent Advances in Atopic Dermatitis: New Insights & Treatment Strategies
Dr. Alexandra Golant on diagnosing heterogeneous AD, the new non-steroidal topicals, expanding biologics, and how she frames the JAK inhibitor boxed warning for patients.
Sep 26, 2025
15 Tips from 15 Years in Practice
After 15 years in dermatology, I’ve learned lessons that go beyond textbooks. Here are 15 practical tips that can help students, new clinicians, and seasoned healthcare practitioners alike.
Sep 25, 2025
Video Blog: ELEVATE-ing the Science: A Review of Abstract Submissions
NP Victoria Garcia-Albea explains why poster sessions matter at Elevate-Derm and walks through the AD abstracts that caught her eye — three-year lebrikizumab data, long-interval topicals, and a first-ever oral IL-23.
Sep 24, 2025
Video Blog: Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies
Jim Treat, MD breaks down three pediatric dermatologic emergencies — measles, DRESS, and staph scalded skin syndrome — and the clinical clues that separate them from ordinary viral rashes.
Sep 22, 2025
Video Blog: Navigating Pediatric Vascular Anomalies: Diagnosis & Treatment Insights
Dr. Jim Treat breaks down the typical time course of infantile hemangiomas and shares the subtle skin clue — multiple thumbprint-like red patches — that can flag CM-AVM syndrome and life-threatening AVMs.
Sep 19, 2025
Video Blog: Treating High Impact Sites In Psoriasis
Dr. Tina Bhutani explains why high-impact sites like the scalp, genitals, folds, and palms/soles deserve aggressive treatment—and shares practical occlusion and combination tips to get patients clear.
Sep 18, 2025
Cleared for Competition: A Dermatology Provider’s Game Plan for Tackling Fall Sports Dermatoses
Are you ready for some…Fall Sports Dermatoses??
Sep 17, 2025
Elevate-Derm Summer Conference Clinical Insights Day 2
Clinical Insights from the 2nd Annual Elevate-Derm Summer Conference at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah
Sep 16, 2025
The World Traveling PA
Clinical practice is incredibly rewarding, while also being very demanding. Early in my career, I didn’t quite understand the value of taking time to recharge outside of the clinic.
Sep 15, 2025
Video Blog: Chronic Urticaria: Next Major Frontier in Dermatology
Dr. Walter Liszewski breaks down chronic spontaneous urticaria versus chronic inducible urticaria, his guideline-based workup, and when to move beyond antihistamines to newer systemic and oral therapies.
Sep 12, 2025
Video Blog: JAK Inhibitors: Tips for Integration into Practice
Dr. Liszewski makes the case for JAK inhibitors in dermatology, offering a concise way to frame the black box warning and sharing where he reaches for them on- and off-label.
Sep 10, 2025
Psoriasis In The Summer: Friend Or Foe?
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition with many triggers, including environmental factors, such as seasonal variations. So, how do we counsel our patients about managing their psoriasis during the warmer summer months?
Sep 08, 2025
Video Blog: Mucosal Dermatology: Oral & Genital Cases
Dr. Walter Liszewski makes the case that dermatology should own oral and genital mucosal disease, with practical tips on lichen planus, cheilitis, and the genital exam.
Sep 05, 2025
The Hair & Scalp Exam: Tools, Techniques, and Cultural Nuance
The scalp is often overlooked during dermatologic evaluations. A thoughtful scalp exam requires more than a quick glance. It demands attention to detail, the right tools, and cultural awareness.
Sep 04, 2025
Video Blog: Melanonychia: When to Biopsy & How To Decide
Dr. Ata Moshiri breaks down the features that make melanonychia concerning, why you must biopsy the nail matrix (not the nail bed), and how to time follow-up when you're monitoring.
Sep 03, 2025
Should We REALLY Be Smearing Beef Tallow On Our Skin?
So, if you haven’t heard, beef tallow is all the rage when it comes to skin care products. Beef tallow is made by skimming the fat off beef and has been touted as a fantastic moisturizer, helping to prevent wrinkles and acne.
Sep 01, 2025
Video Blog: Patch Testing Demystified: Distinguishing Positives from False Positives and Ensuring Relevance
Walter Liszewski, MD, and Kara Mudd, PA-C, break down patch testing — from choosing comprehensive over true test to medication holds, timing, and making positives relevant for patients.
Aug 29, 2025
Video Blog: Atypical Nevi: A Dermatopathologist's Guide to Patient Conversations
Dr. Ata Moshiri explains why he favors "atypical" over "dysplastic" nevi, walks through the MPATH grading scheme, and offers practical advice on what to do with moderately atypical path reports.
Aug 27, 2025
Video Blog: Contact Dermatitis Conundrums: A Panel Discussion on Challenging Cases
Walter Liszewski, MD, and Kara Mudd, PA-C, work through real contact dermatitis cases — natural products, gel nails, healthcare-worker hand dermatitis, PPD hair dye, and carmine — and how to find safe substitutes instead of just saying "never again."
Aug 22, 2025
Video Blog: From Report to Reality: Understanding Pathology Results
Dr. Ata Moshiri on why "tissue is the issue": choosing the right biopsy, sending enough of it, and giving the dermatopathologist the clinical information to get the diagnosis right the first time.
Aug 20, 2025Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Multiple Health Conditions
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) often begins in childhood or adolescence and leads to pain and scarring.
Aug 18, 2025FDA Approves Otezla® for Pediatric Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients 6 Years and Older
The FDA has granted approval for Otezla® (apremilast) to treat active psoriatic arthritis in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older who weigh at least 20 kg.
Aug 15, 2025
Elevate-Derm Summer Conference Clinical Insights Day 1
Clinical Insights from the 2nd Annual Elevate-Derm Summer Conference at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah
Aug 12, 2025Low-Dose Isotretinoin Shows Promise for Moderate to Severe Seborrheic Dermatitis
A recent study compared daily 10 mg vs 20 mg isotretinoin in patients with moderate to severe seborrheic dermatitis (SD).
Aug 11, 2025Long-Term Botox Use - Lasting Effectiveness and Patient Satisfaction
A new retrospective study offers reassuring data on the long-term cosmetic use of OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox).
Aug 04, 2025Microneedling Shows High Patient Satisfaction and Low Risk in Facial Rejuvenation
As demand grows for non-surgical aesthetic procedures, microneedling (MN) has gained significant traction as a treatment for signs of facial aging.
Jul 29, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Summer Day 4
Complex Psoriasis, Skin of Color Insights, and Acne Pearls Close the Conference
Jul 27, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Summer Day 3
From Sleep Science to Serious Diagnoses
Jul 26, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Summer Day 2
Pediatric Pearls and Disco Fever
Jul 26, 2025
2025 Elevate-Derm Summer Day 1
From Biopsy Tips to Bold Breakthroughs
Jul 25, 2025Focused update: Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis in adults
In 2023 and 2024, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) released updated guidelines for managing atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults, focusing on both topical and systemic therapies.
Jul 22, 2025
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: Mimickers?
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and Alopecia Areata (AA) appear to be very different entities; however, they share certain similarities, making it difficult to distinguish between them.
Jul 21, 2025
RAPIDS Clinical Insights - Day 4
Day 4 Clinical Insights from the Inaugural RAPIDS Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jul 20, 2025
Precepting PA and NP Students in Dermatology: An Introduction
Clinical rotations are mandatory for the education of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants/associates (PAs).
Jul 16, 2025
Elevate-Derm West Conference 2024 Clinical Insights Day 4
Dermatologic Care of New Mothers: Jenny Murase, MD
Jul 14, 2025
Video Blog: Fulfilling Great Expectations: Safe Medical Managment of Skin Disease in Pregnancy
Jenny Murase, MD, walks through safe treatment of acne, eczema, and other skin disease in pregnancy — from over-the-counter topicals to antibiotic choices and the timing of biologic exposure.
Jul 11, 2025
From Pixels to Patients: How AI Is Reshaping Dermatology
Artificial intelligence (AI) has sprinted from sci-fi concept to daily clinical companion. Broadly, AI refers to computers trained to mimic human reasoning.
Jul 10, 2025
Video Blog: Pearls in Pediatric Care
Lisa Swanson, MD, shares pediatric eczema pearls: which "natural" products actually have evidence, why food rarely drives eczema, and how to handle live vaccines on dupilumab.
Jul 09, 2025
Mail-Order Pharmacies in Dermatology
Mail-order pharmacies have become commonplace in the dermatology field over the past decade. If you are a dermatology advanced practice provider (APP) and prescribe branded medications, you have likely utilized a mail-order pharmacy.
Jul 08, 2025
Video Blog: Dermatologic Care of New Mothers
Jenny Murase, MD, on teasing apart bacterial, Candida, and Raynaud's causes of nipple/breast pain in nursing mothers — and why biologics should never be a reason to stop breastfeeding.
Jul 07, 2025
Video Blog: Pediatric Lumps and Bumps
Lisa Swanson, MD, shares practical pearls on pediatric pyogenic granulomas, eclipse nevi on the scalp, and a quick trick to tell a corn from a wart.
Jul 04, 2025
Bringing Clearer Skin and Confidence to Salt Lake City
Utah’s dermatology APPs had the incredible opportunity to host a Free Acne Clinic—an event rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to expert acne care, regardless of cost.
Jul 03, 2025
Video Blog: Baby Bumps: Understanding the Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Jenny Murase, MD, shares practical pearls on the dermatoses of pregnancy — from measured antihistamine dosing to spotting intrahepatic cholestasis before it threatens the pregnancy.
Jul 02, 2025
RAPIDS Clinical Insights - Day 3
Day 3 Clinical Insights from the Inaugural RAPIDS Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jul 01, 2025
Video Blog: Dermoscopy of Special Sites
Dr. Ash Marghoob explains why the face, palms and soles, nails, and mucous membranes require a distinct dermoscopic approach — and the melanocyte stem-cell biology that drives what we see.
Jun 30, 2025
Video Blog: Psoriasis Evolution: Where We've Been and What's To Come
Dr. Jason Hawkes traces the psoriasis oral treatment story from apremilast to the TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib and a coming oral IL-23 receptor blocker, plus what's ahead for less common subtypes like GPP.
Jun 27, 2025New Combo Treatment PLLA and Fractional CO2 Laser: Hope for Acne Scars
A New Combo Treatment of PLLA and Fractional CO2 Laser Offers Hope for Acne Scars
Jun 26, 2025
Video Blog: Text Messages to a Pediatric Dermatologist
Lisa Swanson, MD, shares highlights from her pediatric derm lecture — the Aron regimen for facial eczema, treating peri-oral dermatitis, and distinguishing HSV from impetigo.
Jun 25, 2025Does Aspirin Increase Risk of Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Skin Lesion Excision: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the risk of postoperative bleeding in patients continuing aspirin therapy during cutaneous surgery.
Jun 24, 2025
Video Blog: Challenging Cases in Atopic Dermatitis and Pruritus
Dr. Jason Hawkes unpacks dupilumab non-responders, the CTCL question, and targeted therapy for lichen planus and prurigo nodularis in this Elevate-Derm West interview.
Jun 23, 2025
Video Blog: Difficult Cases Learned in Blistering Diseases
Margaret Bobonich, FNP-C walks through the autoimmune blistering diseases APPs are most likely to encounter — from bullous pemphigoid to pemphigus vulgaris and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Jun 20, 2025
Video Blog: Methotrexate, Acitrecin, Cyclosporin: Revisiting Old Friends
Dr. James Song revisits methotrexate, acitretin, and cyclosporine — sharing practical tips on managing GI side effects, monitoring liver and kidney health, and where these old friends still earn their place.
Jun 18, 2025The efficacy of longer-term lebrikizumab treatment
This study evaluated the long-term efficacy of lebrikizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who did not meet early treatment response criteria by week 16.
Jun 17, 2025
Video Blog: Update on Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Therapeutics
Dr. James Song compares the three AD biologics, previews OX40-targeted therapies, and runs through emerging topicals and systemics from ruxolitinib to roflumilase and roluxel-class creams.
Jun 16, 2025
Video Blog: Checking Your Knowledge: Manifestations of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Dr. James Song explains why dermatology providers are best positioned to manage the cutaneous immune-related side effects of checkpoint inhibitors — so patients can stay on cancer therapy that's working.
Jun 13, 2025
Video Blog: Discussions in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)
Dr. Jason Hawkes breaks down chronic spontaneous urticaria — how to separate acute from chronic, why the labs rarely find a cause, and where omalizumab and newer agents fit in.
Jun 11, 2025
Video Blog: Corticosteroids: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C weighs the benefits and the mounting risks of topical corticosteroids, and makes the case that cumulative steroid exposure deserves the same attention dermatology gives to newer non-steroidal options.
Jun 09, 2025
Video Blog: Updates in Hyperpigmentation
Suneel Chilukuri, MD, tackles melasma — his "most dreaded condition" — from senescent "zombie" fibroblasts to heat-shock-protein sunscreens, cysteamine, and exosomes.
Jun 06, 2025
Video Blog: What's in Our Cosmetic Tool Box for the Medical Derm Provider
Suneel Chilukuri, MD, shares how microneedling, exosomes, and polynucleotides give medical derm providers affordable, life-changing tools for scars, acne, PIH, and hair loss.
Jun 04, 2025Rilzabrutinib Shows Promise for Treating Tough Cases of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
The phase 2 RILECSU clinical trial has brought encouraging news for patients suffering from chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) that doesn’t respond well to standard antihistamines.
Jun 03, 2025
Video Blog: AI in Dermatology
Eileen Cheever, PA-C, breaks down what AI actually is, how it's already showing up in dermatology, and the limitations clinicians should keep in mind.
Jun 02, 2025RAPIDS Clinical Insights - Day 2
Day 2 Clinical Insights from the Inaugural RAPIDS Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jun 01, 2025
Video Blog: Diet in HS
Dr. Jennifer Hsiao breaks down what the evidence actually supports for diet in HS — from zinc and the Mediterranean diet to brewer's yeast and GLP-1s.
May 30, 2025
Beyond Dermatology: Serving on the Boston Marathon Medical Team
Medicine has always been a way for me to serve others, while also satisfying my scientific curiosity.
May 29, 2025
Video Blog: Melanoma: Updates, Genomics, Molecular Profiling
Surgical oncologist Mark Gimbel, MD, on the genomic and molecular tools reshaping melanoma diagnosis and prognosis — from DermTech and MyPath to gene expression profiling that risk-stratifies even thin tumors.
May 28, 2025
Video Blog: Pigmented Lesion Pearls From the Experts
Dr. Whitney High talks pigmented lesion pearls and pitfalls — sampling error, immunostains like p16 and PRAME, amelanotic melanoma, and why gene expression tests are tools, not guarantees.
May 26, 2025
Video Blog: Challenging Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Management Part 2
Dr. Whitney High discusses atypical fibroxanthoma, pleomorphic dermal sarcoma, and why immunocompromised patients—especially those with CLL—need closer surveillance for aggressive non-melanoma skin cancers.
May 23, 2025Oral Finasteride and Neuropsychiatric Side Effects: A Summary of Recent Findings
Multiple clinical studies suggest a potential link between oral finasteride and neuropsychiatric side effects, including depression and suicidal behavior.
May 19, 2025
Video Blog: Cutaneous Oncology: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Maya Thosani, MD, breaks down the risk factors and clinical clues for basal cell, squamous cell, and rarer non-melanoma skin cancers—plus the sun-protection strategies she recommends beyond sunscreen.
May 16, 2025
Video Blog: Pathology Pearls and Pitfalls for the Experienced APP
Whitney High, MD, shares dermatopathology pearls for experienced APPs — the "three Ds" every requisition needs and how to biopsy bullous pemphigoid the right way.
May 14, 2025Elevate-Derm West Conference 2024 Clinical Insights Day 3
Challenging Cases in Atopic Dermatitis and Pruritus: Jason Hawkes, MD, and James Song, MD
May 12, 2025Exploring the PA-Specific Postprofessional Doctorate: What You Need to Know
As of 2024, the landscape of Physician Assistant (PA)-specific postprofessional doctorates reveals key insights for those considering advanced education.
May 12, 2025Topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria defined by NIH researcher
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered new insights into dermatitis caused by topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), revealing that it is distinct from eczema and linked to high levels of a key chemical compound called nicotinamide…
May 05, 2025RAPIDS Clinical Insights - Day 1
Day 1 Clinical Insights from the Inaugural RAPIDS Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
May 01, 2025
Video Blog: Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangiomas
Pediatric dermatologist Jennifer Huang, MD, on when to manage infantile hemangiomas in-house versus refer, plus practical guidance on topical timolol, oral propranolol, and timing of treatment.
Apr 30, 2025
Video Blog: Don't Miss It! Important Skin Conditions in Children
Pediatric dermatologist Jennifer Huang, MD, walks through the rare-but-can't-miss conditions behind common presentations — blisters, solitary nodules, diaper rash, and mucositis in children.
Apr 30, 2025Deucravacitinib in Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis: 5-Year Long Term Safety and Efficacy Results From the Phase 3 POETYK PSO-1, PSO-2, and LTE Trials Including Laboratory Parameters
Deucravacitinib demonstrated a consistent safety profile over 5 years with more than 5,000 patient years of exposure, showing no increase in adverse events, serious adverse events, or the emergence of new safety signals.
Apr 28, 2025
Video Blog: Roadblock: Challenges of Obtaining a Biologic/Small Molecule Drug
Michael Hewitt, MD, explains why so many derm providers avoid biologics and small molecules — and shares a practical roadmap for getting them approved and into patients' hands.
Apr 23, 2025
Why Change Is Hard: The Science Behind It
As healthcare professionals, we know that change is inevitable—whether it's a new treatment guideline, an updated protocol, or an entirely new way of delivering care. However, we often observe that implementing these changes can be incredibly challenging.
Apr 21, 2025
Video Blog: Treating Psoriasis in Special Populations
Michael Hewitt, MD, walks through how to safely start biologics and small molecules in psoriasis patients with hepatitis B, latent TB, prior malignancy, and vaccination needs.
Apr 16, 2025Lebrikizumab Improves Itch, Itch Interference on Sleep, and Skin Pain in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Previously Treated With Dupilumab
In the open-label ADapt trial, lebrikizumab demonstrated significant improvements in managing symptoms of AD like itch, sleep disruption due to itching, and skin pain in patients who had previously been treated with dupilumab.
Apr 15, 2025
Staying at the Forefront of Your Profession: The Nuances of Adult Learning for Medical Professionals
Staying at the Forefront of Your Profession: The Nuances of Adult Learning for Medical Professionals
Apr 10, 2025
Video Blog: Lab Monitoring Requirements In Injectable/Small Molecule Patients
Michael Hewitt, MD, shares his standard baseline lab panel for biologic and small molecule starts, how he documents comorbidity screening, and the monitoring schedule he uses for JAK inhibitors.
Apr 09, 2025
Is It Time to Become a Mentor? How an Experienced PA or NP Can Know They're Ready
As an experienced physician assistant/associate or nurse practitioner, you may reach a point in your career where you feel ready to share your knowledge and expertise with others.
Apr 07, 2025
Video Blog: Cases From My Career: Lessons Learned From My Itchy Patients
Allergist Aaron Ver Heul, MD, breaks down how to tell dermatologic itch from systemic itch, when to work up a chronic itch patient, and why some omalizumab non-responders may just need a higher dose.
Apr 02, 2025
Internal Body Temperature: Is 98.6°F Accurate?
Enhanced Metabolic Rates: Endothermic animals can sustain high levels of activity and metabolism, supporting fast movement, endurance, and complex behaviors.
Mar 20, 2025
Video Blog: Reducing Diagnostic Error in Derm: A Bayesian Approach
Adam Lipworth, MD, reframes Bayes' theorem as an everyday diagnostic mindset — treating history, exam, and labs as sequential "tests" that update the probability of a diagnosis.
Mar 19, 2025
Why am I so tired?
Sleep. Even as I write this blog I’m yawning!! While many factors can affect sleep, there are several things one can do to improve the quality, duration, and consistency of sleep. I would like to introduce you to the concept of “Sleep…
Mar 17, 2025
Video Blog: Infectious Disease Update: Choices For Common Conditions
Adam Lipworth, MD, walks through practical calls on impetigo, furuncles, infection mimickers, and why retiform purpura should never be missed.
Mar 12, 2025Elevate-Derm West Conference 2024 Clinical Insights Day 2
What’s in Our Cosmetic Toolbox for the Medical Derm Provider: Suneel Chilukuri, MD
Mar 10, 2025
Video Blog: It Still Exists! A Hansen’s Disease Primer For The Non-Leprologist
Adam Lipworth, MD, walks through the clinical clues that should trigger suspicion for Hansen's disease and where to turn for help — because when it's missed, patients face severe, permanent disability.
Mar 05, 2025
Video Blog: Who Cares About Conference Posters? Your Patients Do!
Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C, makes the case that conference posters are more than exhibit-hall filler — they carry new, digestible, patient-relevant data, and PAs and NPs can create and submit their own.
Feb 26, 2025
RAPIDS Conference Preview: Unveiling the Gut-Skin Connection in Immunodermatology
As the RAPIDS conference approaches, attendees are eagerly anticipating an exciting new series that will dive deep into the cutting-edge science of immunodermatology. We are thrilled to introduce the Gut-Skin Connection , a two-part…
Feb 24, 2025
Video Blog: Hair Disorders: How I Treat The Hard Stuff
Jerry Shapiro, MD, talks through his approach to the "hard stuff" in hair loss i o biopsy, why he favors low-dose oral minoxidil, sunscreen concerns in FFA, and where PRP fits.
Feb 19, 2025
Exciting Speaker Highlights for RAPIDS 2025 Immunodermatology Conference!
This year’s RAPIDS conference is set to provide invaluable insights, foster collaboration, and drive advancements in the field of immunodermatology. These innovative lectures and panel discussions unite the unique specialties of…
Feb 17, 2025
Discussing Integrative Medicine in Dermatology with Dr. Peter Lio
Victoria Garcia-Albea (VGA) : How did you get interested in integrative medicine?
Feb 14, 2025
Video Blog: Update on Alopecia Areata
Jerry Shapiro, MD, reviews the clinical variants of alopecia areata and how he uses JAK inhibitors — including a newly approved third option — in an interview with Lisa Weiss.
Feb 12, 2025Your Guide for Top Excursions When Planning Your Visit to Puerto Rico for The 2025 RAPIDS Conference
Smithsonian Magazine; A Brief History of Puerto Rico’s Mofongo; smithsonianmag.com; 1/27/2025…
Feb 10, 2025
Dermatology Certification for PAs and NPs
Over 75% found or anticipate finding a new job
Feb 07, 2025
The Lasting Value of Attending Medical Conferences in Person in a Post-COVID World
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical community—like many other industries—adapted rapidly to virtual platforms. Online webinars, remote workshops, and virtual conferences became the norm, offering an accessible way for…
Feb 03, 2025
Video Blog: Cosmeceuticals in 2024
Joshua Zeichner, MD, breaks down what "cosmeceutical" actually means, debunks the natural/organic craze, and lays out a minimalist AM/PM regimen grounded in the skin's circadian rhythms.
Jan 22, 2025
Summary of NEMLUVIO in Atopic Dermatitis
NEMLUVIO, a humanized monoclonal antibody, is approved for treating adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Jan 20, 2025
Video Blog: Acne in 2024
Dr. Josh Zeichner unpacks the science behind acne in 2024 — from subclinical inflammation and sebum quality to moisturizer sequencing and isotretinoin dosing.
Jan 15, 2025
Elevate-Derm West Conference 2024 Clinical Insights Day 1
Day 1: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Jan 13, 2025
Comparing Treatment Responses of Lebrikizumab, Dupilimab and Tralokinumab in Treating AD
This study explores the importance of treatment durability in real-world settings when managing chronic diseases like atopic dermatitis (AD), where symptoms can fluctuate over time, patients can pause treatments or not fully adhere to their prescribed…
Jan 12, 2025
Enhance Your Clinical Expertise: Learn About Immunology at the Upcoming RAPIDS Conference
As a dermatology physician assistant (PA), staying at the forefront of clinical advancements is key to providing the best care for your patients.
Jan 11, 2025
Video Blog: When To Put Down the Scalpel: Non-Surgical Therapies for Skin Cancer
Rebecca Hartman, MD, on choosing the right patients for non-surgical treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer — from topical 5-FU and active surveillance to nicotinamide.
Jan 08, 2025
Image Analysis of Xerosis and AD Following Prebiotic Skincare Regimen in Ethnically Diverse Patients
This study explores differences in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and disease course of atopic dermatitis (AD) in patients with Skin of Color (SOC) compared to their white counterparts.
Jan 06, 2025
Video Blog: Melanoma Updates 2024
Rebecca Hartman, MD, tackles the hot topics in melanoma care: sunscreen safety, how to handle dysplastic nevi, the preferred way to biopsy a suspected melanoma, and where total body photography fits in.
Jan 01, 2025
Video Blog: Updates in Immunobullous Disorders
Brittany Schultz, MD, shares her approach to bullous pemphigoid, rituximab screening, and the diagnostic challenges of mucous membrane pemphigoid.
Dec 25, 2024
The Power of Gratitude: A Key Practice for Healthcare Professionals
In the demanding world of healthcare, professionals often face long hours, emotional strain, and high-pressure situations. Amidst this, practicing gratitude can be a powerful tool for enhancing well-being, fostering resilience, and improving patient care.
Dec 23, 2024
Video Blog: Immunofluorescence/Immunobullous work-up Tips & Tricks
Brittany Schultz, MD, breaks down the immunobullous work-up — H&E, DIF, and serologies — plus where to biopsy and how to approach the oral cavity in mucous membrane pemphigoid.
Dec 18, 2024
Case Study: The Treatment of Lichen Sclerosis with Topical Roflumilast 0.3%
This case report details the successful use of topical roflumilast 0.3% cream for treating a 72-year-old woman with extragenital lichen sclerosus, a condition she had lived with for one year.
Dec 16, 2024
Video Blog: Interesting Cases/Lessons Learned in Managing Immunobullous Disorders
Brittany Schultz, MD, breaks down drug-induced bullous pemphigoid from immunotherapy, why rituximab is first-line for pemphigus vulgaris, and the screening every patient needs before starting immunosuppression.
Dec 11, 2024
Real World Experience with Histological Confirmation of Clinical Response of SCC to Tirbanibulin
This retrospective case series evaluates the use of off-label tirbanibulin 1% ointment for treating biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and SCC in situ (SCCIS).
Dec 09, 2024
Video Blog:Review of the Molecular Differentiation of Dermatologic Therapeutics
Chris Bunick, MD, PhD, explains why the molecular structure of dermatologic drugs matters at the bedside — from narrow-spectrum antibiotics to a second-generation IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor.
Dec 04, 2024
Video Blog: Putting Skincare Products Under The Microscope
Chris Bunick, MD, PhD, breaks down the formaldehyde and benzene concerns in everyday skincare products — and offers practical counseling points, including cold-chain storage for benzoyl peroxide.
Nov 27, 2024
Characterizing Loss of Response to Baricitinib for AA in a Small Number of Patients Over 3 Years
A small cohort of 12 patients undergoing long-term maintenance therapy with baricitinib 4-mg for alopecia areata experienced true loss of response (defined as loss of SALT Score ≤ 20 at week 152).
Nov 26, 2024
Video Blog: An Integrative Approach to AD: A New Toolbar
Peter Lio, MD, breaks atopic dermatitis into five pillars, explains the barrier hypothesis, and shares favorite oils, supplements, and his "pink magic" B12 formulation.
Nov 20, 2024
Advancements in Melanoma Treatment: The Role of Gene Expression Profiling
Melanoma remains one of the most significant challenges in oncology, with an estimated 100,640 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2024 alone. Despite accounting for only 1% of skin cancer cases, it has the highest mortality rate among them.
Nov 18, 2024
PROSES Study Evaluating Impact of Sarecycline
PROSES Study Evaluating Impact of Sarecycline
Nov 18, 20242024 Elevate-Derm West Day 1
Elevate West Conference 2024 Day 1
Nov 10, 20242024 Elevate-Derm West Day 2
Another group wellness class, Sunrise Yoga, started conference day 2 of Elevate-Derm West. Conference-goers then made their way to the lecture hall for Dr. Suneel Chilukuri’s first lecture on the cosmetic toolbox for the medical derm provider.
Nov 10, 20242024 Elevate-Derm West Day 3
Elevate West Conference 2024 Day 3
Nov 10, 20242024 Elevate-Derm West Day 4
Elevate-Derm West Conference 2024 Day 4
Nov 10, 2024
Clinical Insights from Day 4 of the Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangiomas (Jennifer Huang, MD)
Nov 01, 2024
Video Blog: Challenging Inflammatory Cases
Peter Lio, MD, unpacks aerosolized contact dermatitis, vitamin D supplementation, a proposed new term "arderma," and his approach to topical steroid withdrawal.
Oct 30, 2024
Video Blog: Vitiligo in Skin of Color
Susan Taylor, MD, breaks down the three signs of active vitiligo, the autoimmune comorbidities worth screening for, and how to counsel patients considering depigmentation therapy.
Oct 23, 2024
Study Update: Exploring the PROAK Study: Tirbanibulin for Actinic Keratosis
The Patient-Reported Outcomes in Actinic Keratosis (PROAK) study investigated the effectiveness and safety of tirbanibulin 1% ointment among adults with actinic keratosis (AK) on the face or scalp.
Oct 19, 2024
Video Blog: Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Susan Taylor, MD, shares tips for diagnosing CCCA early, where to biopsy, the comorbidities to screen for, and why it's never too late to treat.
Oct 16, 2024
Medication Update: ZORYVE®(roflumilast) Foam
The FDA has accepted Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Supplemental New Drug Application for ZORYVE® (roflumilast) foam for scalp and body psoriasis in patients aged 12 and older.
Oct 12, 2024Clinical Insights from Day 3 of the Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
Update on Alopecia Areata (Jerry Shapiro, MD)
Oct 07, 2024
Atopic Dermatitis Systemic Treatment Guidelines for Adult Patients
Published online November 7, 2023, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provided an update to the management of atopic dermatitis for those 18 years or older with refractory disease who qualify for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
Oct 04, 2024Clinical Insights from Day 2 of the Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
Updates in Immunobullous Disorders (Brittney Schultz, MD)
Sep 09, 2024
Estrogen-Related Skin Tumors – Connection to Gender transition?
I recently had a male-to-female transitioning (MTF) patient present with a 2cm painless, protruding, red, friable tumor on the chest. This appeared roughly two months after initiating estrogen therapy.
Aug 31, 2024
Clinical Insights from Day 1 of the Elevate-Derm PA-NP East Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (Susan Taylor, MD)
Aug 12, 2024
2024 Elevate-Derm East Derm Conference Day 4
Elevate-Derm East Conference Day 4
Aug 01, 2024
Summer and the Skin: Photodermatoses
It’s finally summer–and time to get outside and enjoy the nice weather! Maybe it’s a beach vacation, sailing, or even watching your kid’s T-ball game. Unfortunately, the sudden increase in UV radiation can result in some uncomfortable skin reactions.
Aug 01, 20242024 Elevate-Derm East Derm Conference Day 3
Elevate-Derm East Conference Day 3
Jul 28, 2024
2024 Elevate-Derm East Derm Conference Day 1
Elevate-Derm East Conference Day 1
Jul 27, 20242024 Elevate-Derm East Derm Conference Day 2
Elevate-Derm East Conference Day 2
Jul 27, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Difficult HS Cases: How I Do It
Spironolactone can be used as hormonal therapy for women with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (50-200 mg daily). Finasteride can be used as hormonal therapy for males (2.5-10 mg daily) with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Jul 19, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Gut Instincts: Skin Signs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
20-50% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease will have a cutaneous manifestation.
Jul 12, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Melanoma Updates
Pigmented lesion assay (PLA) is used to non-invasively detect the presence of 3 genes associated with melanoma (LINC, PRAME, TERT).
Jul 05, 2024
Seborrheic Dermatitis - Old and New Treatments
As one of the most common diagnoses in dermatology, one doesn’t have to practice very long to become familiar with seborrheic dermatitis.
Jun 30, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: ANA Q&A (Antinuclear Antibodies)
It is NOT recommended to order an ANA for patients without signs/symptoms/history suggestive of a specific rheumatic skin disease or if you do not have high suspicion for rheumatic skin disease.
Jun 28, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Dermatomyositis: How I Do It
Patients with dermatomyositis typically see a dermatology provider for their symptoms prior to any other healthcare provider.
Jun 21, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: How I Do It
Initial management and staging work-up after Merkel Cell diagnosis includes: complete skin and lymph node exam, whole body PET CT, and labs for AMERK (antibody titers for MCPyV oncoproteins) and ctDNA (circulating tumor DNA).
Jun 14, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Clinical Pearls From My Career
In dermatomyositis, the heliotrope rash often involves the sides of the nasal bridge.
Jun 07, 2024
Isotretinoin Lab Monitoring: How Much is Too Much?
Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoinoic acid) is a dermatology mainstay for patients suffering with
Jun 03, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: CTCL: How I Do It
"Double covered" areas, like the buttock and groin are the most common sites for CTCL.
May 31, 2024
Video Blog Post: My Experience Attending an Elevate-Derm PA/NP Conference
Dermatology PA Jennifer Conner sits down with Larice, a repeat attendee, to talk about why she keeps coming back to Elevate-Derm and what the conference has changed in her practice.
May 27, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Beyond AKs: Field Cancerization of the Skin
Studies have shown that nicotinamide 500mg twice daily led to a 23% reduction in new non-melanoma skin cancers at 12 months in immunocompetent patients with at least two non-melanoma skin cancers in the past 5 years.
May 24, 2024
Video Blog: Melanoma Updates
Dr. Christine Cornejo shares how to biopsy a suspected melanoma without transecting its depth, and why prognostic GEP testing isn't yet ready for clinical use.
May 20, 2024
Skin Cancer and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a specialty within computer science that is focused on creating systems that can replicate human intelligence and problem-solving abilities.
May 18, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: HS Panel: Surgical vs. Medical Management
When diagnosing hidradenitis suppurativa and double comedones are not present, take an initial bacterial culture to rule out staph furuncles.
May 17, 2024
Video Blog: One Great Clinical Pearl
Dr. Christine Cornejo shares one clinical pearl: any isolated pink papule in an adult is worth a biopsy — because unexpected things can hide there.
May 13, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Stump the Experts
Consider combining Spironolactone in women taking Minoxidil because it may help offset facial hypertrichosis.
May 10, 2024
Video Blog: Field Cancerization
Dr. Cornejo explains why field cancerization demands aggressive management and shares her approach to field therapy — from 5-FU monotherapy to setting patient expectations upfront.
May 06, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Pediatric Dermatology Infection
Cimetidine is an option for the treatment of facial molluscum lesions. It is dosed 8-10 mg/kg per dose up to 800 mg 2-3x per day, but efficacy is highest in atopic dermatitis patients.
May 03, 2024
Video Blog: Cutaneous Lupus: How I Do It
Jennie Clarke, MD shares her practical approach to cutaneous lupus — the photosensitive findings to look for, the labs she orders at diagnosis versus over time, and how she screens for systemic disease.
Apr 29, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Tips for a Variety of Alopecias
In women, androgenetic alopecia presents with frontal hairline thinning and widening of the hair part.
Apr 26, 2024
Video Blog: Pearls To Help Distinguish Autoimmune Cutaneous Manifestations
Dr. Jennie Clarke shares clinical exam pearls for telling lupus apart from dermatomyositis when patients present with facial redness and sun sensitivity.
Apr 22, 2024
Video Blog: Gut Instincts: Skin Signs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dr. Jenny Clark and PA Jenny Laminack discuss the skin signs that can point to inflammatory bowel disease, and the quick review-of-systems questions dermatology clinicians should be asking.
Apr 15, 2024
April is Rosacea Awareness Month – Are you Aware of Rosacea in Children?
April is rosacea awareness month as attributed by the National Rosacea Society. Affecting more than 16 million Americans, this skin disorder typically is characterized by persistent flushing or redness (with or without acneiform lesions) on the cheeks, nose…
Apr 12, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Challenging Cases in Alopecia
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia is an autosomal dominant condition that can be exasperated by hairstyles.
Apr 12, 2024
Video Blog: Merkel Cell Carcinoma: How I Do It.
Dr. Christine Cornejo breaks down Merkel cell carcinoma risk factors, the AEIOU mnemonic, and what community derm teams should watch for during post-treatment surveillance.
Apr 08, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Panel: Challenging Pediatric Dermatology Cases
Be sure to ask about diet in pediatric patients, there has to be severe malnutrition for scurvy.
Apr 05, 2024
Video Blog: ANA Q&A
Dr. Jennie Clarke explains why ANAs are "like Pandora's box" and reassures that the most common reason for a positive ANA is simply being a normal, healthy person.
Apr 01, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: New Updates in the Management of Vitiligo
There are three classifications of vitiligo: nonsegmental, segmental, and mixed type. Segmental is considered the most refractory.
Mar 29, 2024
The Elevate Derm Leadership Retreat 2024: Nurturing the “Why” Behind Elevate Derm
Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Sundance, Utah Elevate Derm hosted a weekend leadership Retreat in January 2024 for its visionary leadership team.
Mar 25, 2024
Video Blog: Dermatomyositis: How I do it
Dr. Jennie Clarke breaks down how she diagnoses and manages dermatomyositis — from the head-to-toe skin exam to malignancy workup and co-managing tough cases with rheumatology.
Mar 25, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: JAK Inhibitors in Pediatric Dermatology Patients
Primary reasons to consider an oral JAK inhibitor include debilitating anxiety related to injections, comorbid disease (Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, Irritable Bowel Disease), dupilumab adverse effects, and dupilumab failures.
Mar 22, 2024
Video Blog: Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Jennie Hsiao, MD talks with Lisa Weiss, PA-C about managing dermatoses of pregnancy — from collaborating with OB/GYN and MFM to weighing risks for both mom and baby.
Mar 18, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Treatment of Psoriasis in Special Locations
Cumulative Life Course Impairment (CLCI) is when the physical, psychological, and social effects of psoriasis that occur over a lifetime potentially interfere with an individual's full potential.
Mar 15, 2024
Video Blog : Difficult Cases in Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
Dr. Jenny Hsiao talks through the psychosocial burden of HS, setting realistic clearance expectations, and the emerging treatments she's most excited about.
Mar 11, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: Approach to Psoriatic Arthritis From a Dermatologist
● In psoriatic arthritis, 75% of patients present with skin involvement prior to symptoms of joint involvement (an average of 10 years prior).
Mar 10, 2024
Video Blog: Surgical Vs. Medical Management
Jim Treat, MD and Jennie Hsiao, MD talk through how they combine surgical and medical management for hidradenitis suppurativa — and why one rarely works without the other.
Mar 04, 2024
Blog Post: February 29th is Rare Disease Day
February 29th is Rare Disease Day. According to rarediseaseday.org, a disease is rare when is effects fewer than 1 in 2000 people; but other groups classify “rare diseases” as 1 in 50,000.
Mar 03, 2024
Top Clinical Insights: What You Need To Know About JAK Inhibitor Safety
● The most common adverse effects of JAK inhibitors are upper respiratory
Mar 01, 2024
Video Blog: Cases That Stump Us
Drs. Brittany Craiglow and Brett King on approaching cases that don't have an obvious diagnosis — from admitting when you don't know, to hair-loss tools like oral minoxidil and vetting compounding pharmacies.
Feb 26, 2024
Pearls in Dermatology-Rheumatology Collaboration
A positive ANA on its own is of no diagnostic value. Only order an ANA if there are signs and/or symptoms of cutaneous tissue disease.
Feb 23, 2024
Video Blog: Pearls in Derm-Rheum Collaboration
Dr. Jennifer Soung talks with NP Victoria Garcia-Albea about working alongside rheumatology on connective tissue disease—when to biopsy, which labs to start with, and how to read a positive ANA.
Feb 19, 2024
Head and Neck Pathology
Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia is a chronic traumatic ulcer that is caused by trauma to the tongue muscle. It can mimic malignancy.
Feb 16, 2024
Video Blog: Oral Pathology
Oral pathologist Bryan Trump, DDS talks angular cheilitis, dry mouth, and how diet and acidic drinks affect the oral cavity in this interview from Elevate-Derm.
Feb 12, 2024
Panel - All Things Atopic
Skin pain can be a prominent feature of atopic dermatitis, so do not forget to ask about it
Feb 09, 2024
Dispelling Myths About Hair Supplements
When it comes to hair loss or hair thinning, who doesn’t want a quick, easy, and affordable fix?
Feb 06, 2024
Video Blog: All Things Atopic
Drs. Brittany Craiglow and Brett King discuss treating atopic dermatitis in kids and adults — when to move to systemic therapy, AD's comorbidities, and why "better is not good enough."
Feb 05, 2024
Sjogren's Syndrome
The most common cause of burning mouth is xerostomia.
Feb 02, 2024
How Can PeDRA Help You Achieve Your Practice and Professional Aspirations?
I spoke with PeDRA (Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance) Executive Director, Mike
Feb 01, 2024
Video Blog: High Risk Patterns and Locations for Oral Lesions
Bryan Trump, DDS breaks down the red flags for oral lesions — from leukoplakia and lichen planus to salivary gland tumors — plus his go-to intraoral steroid preparations.
Jan 29, 2024
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Standard of care for oral lichen planus requires a biopsy so that precancerous lesions are not missed/misdiagnosed as they may evolve into squamous cell carcinoma.
Jan 26, 2024
Video Blog: Evaluation, Work-Up and Management of New Onset Dyschromias
Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd untangles the slate-gray dyschromias, explains why HCTZ often drives new facial darkening in skin of color, and shares her hydroquinone education pearls.
Jan 22, 2024
Evaluation Work-Up and Management of New Onset Dyschromias: Treatment Paradigm
1. Patients can be allergic to sodium metabisulfite, a preservative in hydroquinone. If a patient has any irritation with hydroquinone, they should stop using it.
Jan 19, 2024
Video Blog: What's New in Skin of Color
Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd discusses hydroquinone alternatives for melasma, the genetic basis of CCCA, and kratom as a newly recognized cause of photo-distributed hyperpigmentation.
Jan 15, 2024
Skin of Color Literature Review 2023
1. Blue light from electronic devices does not affect melasma.
Jan 12, 2024
Video Blog: The Top Three Pearls for Psoriatic Arthritis
Dr. Song shares three clinical pearls for catching psoriatic arthritis in the dermatology clinic — screen with PEST, ask at every visit, and check a few key joints.
Jan 08, 2024
Highlights 2023 Elevate-Derm Poster Session
Patients using IDP-126 triple ingredient acne topical had a 50% reduction in acne at 12 weeks than all dual ingredient topicals.
Jan 05, 2024
Video Blog: All Things JAK
Brett King, MD, explains where the JAK inhibitor box warning actually came from — and why dermatology patients aren't the patients it describes.
Jan 02, 2024
Panel: Hansen's Disease and Secondary Syphilis in Dermatology Patients
The presence of plasma cells on pathology is suggestive of syphilis and should prompt ordering RPR for verification.
Dec 29, 2023
Video Blog: Medical Dermatology Mysteries
Dr. Ted Rosen and Dr. April Armstrong share how they work up stumper cases — from writing out a differential to fighting anchoring bias — using ulcerative sarcoidosis and erythroderma as examples.
Dec 26, 2023
Comorbidities in Psoriasis
Seven to twenty percent of patients with psoriasis will develop uveitis with anterior uveitis being the most common.
Dec 22, 2023
Video Blog: Hansen's Disease
Victoria Garcia-Albea, NP, explains why Hansen's disease still belongs on the derm provider's radar in the U.S. — including homegrown cases linked to armadillos — and how to diagnose and refer.
Dec 18, 2023
Panel: Medical Dermatology Mysteries
When faced with a difficult case, make a list, go back and systematically eliminate potential causes.
Dec 15, 2023
Oral Minoxidil: Therapeutic Guidelines
Minoxidil received FDA approval for the treatment of high blood pressure in 1979.
Dec 13, 2023
Video Blog: Comorbidities in Psoriasis
Dr. April Armstrong discusses highlights from her lecture Comorbidities in Psoriasis on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the 4th Annual Elevate-Derm PA/NP Conference in Coachella Valley, California.
Dec 11, 2023
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Role in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Linoleic acid, found in sunflower seed oil, acts as a physical barrier and has anti-inflammatory effects, that may be helpful in patients with atopic dermatitis
Dec 08, 2023
Video Blog: Vulvar Diseases
Lindsay Wilson, MD shares how she puts vulvar patients at ease, a "stitch, lift, and snip" suture biopsy technique, and a compounded gabapentin-menthol option for lichen simplex chronicus.
Dec 01, 2023
Female Genital Dermatoses
• Vulvar papillomatosis is a variant of normal: they have a monomorphic/homogenous appearance vs condyloma have wide base and tapered tips.
Nov 20, 2023
Video Blog: Women's Health in Dermatology
Lindsay Wilson, MD shares clinical pearls on hidradenitis suppurativa — from screening for comorbidities to using metformin, finasteride, and even spearmint tea as adjunctive options.
Nov 17, 2023
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 4
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 4
Nov 12, 2023
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 2
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 2
Nov 11, 2023
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 3
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 3
Nov 11, 2023
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 1
Elevate-Derm PA-NP Conference Day 1
Nov 10, 2023
Phototherapy Updates: Practical Use in Dermatology
• NB-UVB therapy is ideal for thin plaque psoriasis of trunk/extremities, guttate psoriasis and for psoriasis in pregnant women.
Nov 06, 2023
Video Blog: Dermatologic Emergencies
Robert Micheletti, MD and Veronica Richardson, CRNP break down the early warning signs of SJS/TEN and DRESS — the rare but life-threatening drug eruptions dermatology providers can't afford to miss.
Nov 03, 2023
Reducing Procedural Stress and Preparing for Life After a Skin Cancer Diagnosis
I was diagnosed with melanoma at age 15. My family was living in Minnesota at the time and I was fortunate enough to have surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
Nov 01, 2023
Women's Health in Dermatology
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa: strong correlation with Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity thus Metformin can be considered as adjunctive therapy.
Oct 23, 2023
Video Blog: Vasculitis
Robert Micheletti, MD breaks down how to recognize and work up vasculitis — from palpable purpura on the lower legs to the red flags that signal systemic disease.
Oct 20, 2023
Dermatologic Urgencies and Emergencies
• Medications are the most common cause of SJS/TEN (typically within 1-3 weeks of taking the medication and could be a drug that is already discontinued).
Oct 09, 2023
Video Blog: Phototherapy
Dr. Kristina Callis Duffin makes the case for medical-grade home narrowband UVB over commercial tanning or backyard sun, and shares who makes the best phototherapy candidate.
Oct 06, 2023
Sun Protection for Farmers
Sun Protection for Farmers
Oct 05, 2023
Shining a Light on the Role of Visible Light Photoprotection
Shining a Light on the Role of Visible Light Photoprotection in the Management of Hyperpigmentation Disorders and Photodermatoses
Oct 04, 2023
Panel: Memorable Outpatient Cases from My Career
• Hydroxychloroquine is associated with (AGEP) acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, plaque psoriasis (new and worsening) and pustular psoriasis (new and worsening).
Sep 25, 2023
Video Blog: Psoriasis Updates
Dr. Kristina Callis Duffin breaks down how to choose among the many psoriasis biologics and orals now available, screen for psoriatic arthritis, and manage nail disease.
Sep 22, 2023
Vasculitis: Diagnosis and Management
• The size of the involved vessels helps classify the vasculitis: small vessel involvement: palpable purpura, urticarial papules, vesicles, petechiae vs.
Sep 11, 2023
Video Blog: Connective Tissue Disease
Dr. Gabriela Cobos of Brigham and Women's Hospital explains when to order an ANA in connective tissue disease workups — and why a positive result isn't a diagnosis.
Sep 08, 2023
Shared Decision Making
Shared Decision Making
Sep 06, 2023
Psoriatic Disease Updates 2022
• Thirty percent of patients who have psoriasis on their skin will develop psoriatic arthritis.
Aug 28, 2023
Video Blog: Going Beyond Prednisone
Dr. Gabriela Cobos shares emerging treatment pearls for connective tissue disease — Botox for refractory Raynaud's, tofacitinib for dermatomyositis, and hyaluronidase for scleroderma-related microstomia.
Aug 25, 2023
Controversies in Integrative Dermatology
• Integrative healthcare brings together conventional and complimentary approaches in a coordinated way.
Aug 14, 2023
Video Blog: Controversies in Integrative Dermatology
Peter Lio, MD explains what integrative dermatology means to him — pairing evidence-based treatment with complementary approaches — and where the real controversies lie, from snake oil to poly-supplement risks.
Aug 11, 2023
Video Blog: Oral and Periorbital Lesions: Seeing What's There
Oculoplastic surgeon Vikram Durairaj, MD covers the benign and malignant eyelid lesions referred to his clinic — and the clinical clues that should prompt a biopsy.
Aug 07, 2023
1:40 versus 1:640 Going Beyond the Basics or Ordering, Interpreting ANA Panels
• A 1:40 ANA test is found in 32% in healthy individuals; but the higher the titer, the higher the suspicion of systemic disease.
Jul 31, 2023
Video Blog: Home Remedies and Consumer Therapies
Peter Lio, MD, makes the case for evidence-backed home remedies as adjuncts—sunflower and hemp seed oil for atopic dermatitis, fish oil for psoriasis, spearmint tea for hormonal acne, and black tea compresses for facial dermatitis.
Jul 28, 2023
The Gut-Derm Connection: Microbiome Triggers of Autoimmune Disease
• Studies have shown that moisturizers can balance the microbiome of the skin.
Jul 17, 2023
Video Blog: The Skin-Gut Connection
Peter Lio, MD, on how the gut microbiome shapes skin health and disease — and why dermatology may have a role in fixing gut dysbiosis behind conditions like acne and rosacea.
Jul 14, 2023
High Yield Pearls From the Experts
• Cobos - With scleromyxedema always check thyroid, work up for underlying gammopathy and treat with IVIG or thalidomide
Jul 03, 2023
Video Blog: Systemic Medications for Psoriasis
John Koo, MD, revisits four systemic oral options for psoriasis—acitretin, cyclosporine, apremilast, and deucravacitinib—and where each still earns a place alongside biologics.
Jun 30, 2023
Recent, Emerging Therapies for Connective Tissue Disease: Beyond Prednisone
• Mycophenolate mofetil has a slow onset requiring a longer trial in sclerosing disorders. If GI distress occurs, switch to mycophenolic acid.
Jun 19, 2023
Video Blog: Danger Zones Around the Eye: How, When and If We Should Biopsy Around the Eye
Oculoplastic surgeon Vikram Durairaj, MD, explains why the eyelid deserves a careful look on skin exams — and which periorbital lesions PAs and NPs can safely biopsy versus refer.
Jun 16, 2023
Home Remedies and Consumer Therapies, Impact on Patient Care
• Although the evidence for using vitamins to treat acne is sparse, there are several supplements that show promise for Niacinamide 500 mg BID and Pantothenic acid 1000 mg BID
Jun 05, 2023
Non-biologic Systemic Immunosuppressants/Non-Immunosuppressants
• Acitretin has unique utility as it is safe and efficacious for elderly patients, enhances phototherapy, is not an immunosuppressant and is likely anticancer
May 22, 2023
Video Blog Post: Acute Versus Chronic Urticaria
Dr. Marc Serota breaks down how to distinguish acute from chronic urticaria, when to worry about mimics like bullous pemphigoid, and why high-dose antihistamines beat systemic steroids.
May 19, 2023
Five Things You May Not Know About Dupixent
1. More Than Just Eczema
May 11, 2023
Danger Zones of the Eyelid
Skin of the eyelid is the thinnest skin of the body
May 08, 2023
Video Blog: Emerging Topical and Systemic Agents in Atopic Dermatitis
Marc Serota, MD, reframes atopic dermatitis as a systemic, TH2-driven disease and discusses the expanding roster of biologics and novel IL-13 and IL-31 inhibitors on the horizon.
May 05, 2023
Panel Discussion: Urticaria Workup and Discussion
When to consider alternate diagnoses for chronic urticaria: lack of pruritis, individual lesions that last days to weeks, angioedema without urticaria, lesions only affecting one area of the body, a review of systems suggestive of systemic disease, and/or a…
Apr 24, 2023
Video Blog: Immunology in Atopic Dermatitis
Alexandra Golant, MD, breaks down the "two sides of the coin" in atopic dermatitis pathogenesis, the pathways beyond TH2, disease phenotypes, and why clinicians should get comfortable with JAK inhibitors.
Apr 21, 2023
A Helpful Treatment Pearl for Mixed Toe Web Infections
I believe all clinicians would agree that there are few joys greater than seeing a prescribed or recommended treatment, especially for a difficult condition, succeed and ultimately help a patient!
Apr 12, 2023
Orbital and Periorbital Lesions: Seeing What's There
Characteristics suggesting malignancy on the eyelid: irregular borders, induration, ulceration, loss of lashes
Apr 10, 2023
Video Blog: Dermoscopy
Ashfaq Marghoob, MD, shares highlights from his dermoscopy pre-conference lecture — from why to scan lesions you think are benign to reading volar surfaces and Hutchinson sign.
Apr 07, 2023
Reduce the Side Effects of Isotretinoin: A look at Oral Omega-3 and Antihistamines
When treating patients with cystic acne, isotretinoin is an important part of the conversation. While considered the most effective acne therapy available, it is not without several common adverse effects.
Mar 29, 2023
Panel Discussion on Complex Contact Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis Case Management
Always complete a full body skin exam for patients' with undiagnosed skin rashes to see full picture and help rule out scabies infestation.
Mar 27, 2023
Video Blog: Raising Awareness of the Emotional and Physical Impact of Plaque Psoriasis
Robert Heim of Arcutis discusses the Skin Insight Survey and what 507 psoriasis patients revealed about the physical and emotional toll of the disease — including the frequent miss of intertriginous involvement.
Mar 24, 2023
PRP and its uses in Dermatology
PRFM/PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix/Platelet Rich Fibrin) advantages over PRP: preservation of more cells such as mesenchymal cells; slower release of growth factors
Mar 13, 2023
Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapeutics and the Skin
As the population ages, healthcare providers are caring for more and more patients living with advanced malignancies. The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors has transformed the therapeutic landscape for advanced solid-organ malignancies.
Mar 02, 2023
Emerging Topical and Systemic Agents in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a systemic disease with cutaneous manifestations, treat it as such by targeting Th2 mediated inflammation early in the process to address multiple atopic diseases at once.
Feb 27, 2023
Updated AAD Management Guidelines for Moderate-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Essential features for atopic dermatitis diagnosis include pruritis, eczema/spongiotic skin disease, and chronic/relapsing history. The atopic dermatitis diagnosis can be made without early age of onset or personal/family history of atopy.
Feb 13, 2023
Hyaluronic Filler Comparisons
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally-occurring sugar molecule found primarily in the dermis, connective tissues, and the eyes.
Feb 04, 2023
Video Interview: Complicated Psoriasis Cases
Cynthia Trickett shares her "BLABBINGS" mnemonic for drug triggers of psoriasis, the patient behaviors that can flare disease, and why it's such an exciting time to treat it.
Feb 03, 2023
Fundamentals of Immunology in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is often the first presentation in the atopic march, followed by food allergy, asthma, and rhinitis.
Jan 30, 2023
Video: Using Dermoscopy to Diagnose Pigmented Lesions and How to Diagnose Non-Pigmented Lesions
Layla Tolaymat, MD, FAAD, makes the case for adding dermoscopy to everyday dermatology practice and shares practical ways to build skill with the tool.
Jan 20, 2023
Video Interview: Gut Microbiome and How It Affects Acne and Rosacea
Raja Sivamani, MD, FAAD, explains how diet and the gut microbiome drive acne and rosacea — and why parents worried about pizza and soda may be right after all.
Jan 06, 2023
Video Interview: Probiotics and Prebiotics
Raja Sivamani, MD, FAAD, explains when to consider gut testing, how spore-based probiotics survive the trip to the gut, and why he thinks gut health belongs at the core of dermatology.
Dec 23, 2022
Video Interview: Contact Dermatitis Trends and Strategies
Dr. Marc Serota talks contact dermatitis trends and strategies — from when the T.R.U.E. Test is enough to why use testing and irritant triggers matter for every patch patient.
Dec 09, 2022
Dermoscopy: Non-Pigmented Lesions
Shiny white structures in the shape of blotches and strands are unique to basal cell carcinoma.
Nov 29, 2022
Video Interview: Immunology 101
Marc Serota, MD, uses a "jamming the radio signal" analogy to explain immunologic pathways, why treatment can confirm a murky diagnosis, and the autoimmune basis of chronic urticaria.
Nov 25, 2022
The Role of the Microbiome in Acne and Rosacea
Milk protein consumption (predominately whey protein) leads to worsened acne. Pea protein does not have the same effect.
Nov 15, 2022
Video Interview: All About AKs
Ted Rosen, MD shares quick clinical pearls on intralesional 5-FU for non-melanoma skin cancers, skipping labs with spironolactone, smoking's link to hair loss, and the curious phenomenon of "speed bumps."
Nov 11, 2022
Contact Dermatitis Trends and Strategies
Always keep scabies in your differential diagnosis when seeing a patient with a question of allergic contact dermatitis, especially involving the finger web spaces.
Nov 01, 2022
Video Interview: Updates in Dermatology
Ted Rosen, MD answers rapid-fire questions on STD prevalence, what COVID did (and didn't) do to infection rates, and the surprising decline of pubic lice.
Oct 28, 2022
Dermoscopy: Pigmented Lesions
The most common dermatoscopic feature of amelanotic melanoma is atypical vascular structures.
Oct 18, 2022
Video Interview: Experience as a New Attendee at the Elevate NP/PA Conference
Joleen Volz PA-C, a dermatology PA since 2003, shares why she came to Elevate Derm in Austin and which first-day sessions stood out.
Oct 14, 2022
Melanoma Management: When to refer to a Surgeon
If doing a punch biopsy of a larger pigmented lesion, use at least 5-6mm size punch size.
Oct 04, 2022
Elevate Comparing Neurotoxins
Since the early 2000s, botulinum toxins – colloquially known as “Botox” – have surged in popularity. Many people receive regular injections of these neurotoxins for cosmetic and medical reasons.
Sep 22, 2022
Immunology 101: Dermatology Pathways and Clinical Implications
The JAK STAT pathway is a key intracellular signal transduction pathway for inflammation, itch in atopic dermatitis.
Sep 20, 2022
Video Interview: Experience as an Elevate Conference Attendee
Allison Wilbanks PA-C, a dermatology PA of 10 years practicing in Tyler, Texas, shares how she found her way into derm and why the pediatric lectures stood out at Elevate Austin.
Sep 16, 2022
Surgical Pearls
Be boring and consistent. Do it the same way each and every time to not mess up and make your staff happy. This is in regards to exams, setting up trays, and doing the procedures.
Sep 06, 2022
Video Interview: Tips and Tricks as a Dermatology PA
John Notabartolo, DMSc, PA-C shares three practical dermatology tips: repurposing the eyelid clamp for spongy tissue, focusing liquid nitrogen with an otoscope cap, and why every Derm PA needs their own malpractice policy.
Sep 02, 2022
A closer look at Lindsay Wilson, MD: a champion for women’s health in dermatology
Lindsay Wilson, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, chose to go into medicine at age ten after watching the birth of her sister. She was fascinated with the idea of helping families grow and become more complete.
Aug 29, 2022
Itching, Burning, and Tingling: An Approach To Patients With Pruritus, Neuralgia, and Dysesthesia
Don't recommend a particular brand, but a particular product for treating pruritus. Specific products and recommendations can be found on kattamd.com.
Aug 23, 2022
Vitiligo Updates
Vitiligo remains one of the most difficult conditions for both patients and dermatology providers. As a chronic, autoimmune inflammatory response to unknown triggers, it may be affected by stress, physical skin trauma, exposure to chemicals, or sun exposure.
Aug 15, 2022
Obesity and Dermatology
Obesity is a proinflammatory state that increases levels of cytokines, including IL-17 and IL-23.
Aug 09, 2022
Video Interview: Experience as an Elevate Attendee and Practical Tips and Pearls
Kirk Gautier, PA-C shares practical pearls on nail biopsies and treating disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, plus his take as a first-time Elevate attendee.
Aug 05, 2022
Dermatology and Rheumatology Collaboration: Improving Outcomes and Satisfaction
Formally-Combined Rheumatology-Dermatology Clinics:
Aug 01, 2022
Stump The Audience: Three Cases For The Ages
Bacillary angiomatosis can be seen in both immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients.
Jul 26, 2022
Video Interview: Educational Tool for HS Disease State and Psoriatic Disease State
Jane Mast, PA-C, walks through a Jeopardy-style educational game she helped develop at Novartis that makes HS and psoriatic disease state learning fun and interactive.
Jul 22, 2022Meet The Experts: 10 Tips in 10 minutes
Digital blocks injected into the center of the ventral aspect of the finger can provide a satisfactory anesthesia option for removal of the nail or biopsy on the finger.
Jul 12, 2022
Video Interview: Itching
Rajani Katta, MD shares her go-to topical and oral therapies for itch, from emollients and pramoxine to low-dose gabapentin and doxepin at bedtime.
Jul 08, 2022
Geriatric Derm: A Framework For Caring For Older Patients With Skin Disease
Speak clearly, slowly, loudly (but don't shout) and write down instructions for elderly patients.
Jun 28, 2022
Video Interview: Treating Obesity in Dermatology Patients
Rajani Katta, MD shares practical tips for raising the sensitive topic of weight with dermatology patients and explains which foods and nutrients actually fight inflammation.
Jun 24, 2022
AD Emerging Therapeutics in 2021 and Beyond
1. No clinically meaningful adverse changes in lab values were found in dupilumab OLE studies in adults or adolescents, supporting that routine lab monitoring is not required.
Jun 14, 2022
What's New in AK Therapy?
While tirbanibulin has been shown to be tolerated and efficacious, studies show that at a year out there was a 75% reoccurrence in the area treated.
May 31, 2022
Video: Managing Melanoma, Trends in Melanoma, When to Refer Melanoma and In-Transit Melanoma
James Jakub, MD explains when Breslow thickness should trigger a surgical referral, why needle biopsy beats excision for palpable nodes, and why in-transit melanoma is the "tip of the iceberg."
May 27, 2022
Acne and Rosacea Trends and Transitions
Low Glycemic Load diet studies have shown improvement in acne management.
May 17, 2022
Video Interview: Surgical Techniques
Jennifer Holman, MD, shares her surgical philosophy — "be boring, don't be a unicorn" — plus practical tips on scar expectations, the "holey photo," and why new surgeons should do their own suture removals.
May 13, 2022New FDA Approval of Galderma’s SCULPTRA Label Means More Choice for Aesthetic Providers
The newly approved SCULPTRA label has exciting implications for clinicians. Swiss pharmaceutical company Galderma has received new FDA approval for an expanded label on injectable poly-L-lactic acid (or PLLA) product SCULPTRA, allowing…
May 09, 2022
Dermatology Update 2021
Treatment protocols of Merkel Cell Carcinoma margins have increased to 1 cm or more margin paired with an oncology evaluation.
May 03, 2022
Legends in Dermatology: Joe Monroe
Joe Monroe’s first career was as a medical technologist, but by 1976 he had decided on a change and applied to the PA Program at the University of Oklahoma.
Apr 25, 2022
Laurice Ingram PA-C Video Interview
Laurice Ingram, PA-C, on why he keeps coming back to Elevate-Derm — from the depth of the syllabus to the networking that helps prevent burnout.
Apr 22, 2022
STDs During The Pandemic
MC can be treated with heat therapy. Heating the areas to 111 degrees F weekly for 12 weeks.
Apr 19, 2022
Video Interview with Ted Rosen on Sexually Transmitted Diseases During the Pandemic
Ted Rosen, MD, shares highlights from his STD lecture — how common STDs really are, what happened to rates during COVID, and why pubic lice may be headed for extinction.
Apr 07, 2022
COVID19: Cutaneous Manifestations and Vaccine Reactions
COVID toes tends to be more common in younger patients and in less severe cases.
Apr 05, 2022
Starting Again – Dealing with Employee Turnover
The narrative in my clinic aligns with a topic that has dominated news feeds recently: employee turnover. During the pandemic, we lost 30% of our beloved staff due to retirement or family/life changes.
Apr 01, 2022
Video Interview Brittany Craiglow MD on Systemic Therapies in Pediatric Dermatology
Brittany Craiglow, MD, on how dupilumab reshaped her approach to pediatric atopic dermatitis, how psoriasis presents differently in kids, and practical tips for injecting young patients.
Mar 25, 2022
Vitiligo Therapy: Current and Future Treatments
Face is Fabulous! Vitiligo of the face has a good prognosis; 70-80% of cases can repigment with treatment.
Mar 22, 2022
Respect in the Workplace: 5 Actions that You Can Take to Enhance Office Relations and Morale
Unfortunately, it is common for PAs and NPs to feel a lack of respect in the workplace which can trigger a cascade of anger, frustration, resentment, and eventually lead to complete burn out.
Mar 10, 2022
Recognizing Dermatoses in Skin of Color
A potent oral anti-oxidants from a fern, Polypodium leucotomas, can be taken 240 mg TID for 12 weeks as an adjunct melasma therapy.
Mar 08, 2022
Acne and Rosacea Mimickers
Joslyn Kirby, MD, on when acne isn't just acne — the mimickers worth a second look, plus practical tips for maskne and whey protein–triggered breakouts.
Mar 08, 2022
Video Interview with Dr. Raja Sivamani on the Gut Microbiome
Dr. Raja Sivamani explains the gut-to-skin connection and why diet — dairy, sugar, and fried fatty foods — really does impact acne and rosacea.
Feb 25, 2022
Challenging Dermatology Cases Discussion
The differential for hypopigmented lesions in black patients should include seborrhea, P. alba, tinea versicolor, sarcoidosis, CTCL, vitiligo, DLE, post-inflammatory dyschromia.
Feb 22, 2022
Brett King MD discusses Janus Kinase Inhibitor Use in Dermatology
Brett King, MD, explains where the JAK inhibitor boxed warning actually came from and why dermatology patients aren't the population it describes.
Feb 18, 2022
Systemic Medications in Pediatric Dermatology
Indications for food allergy testing in AD patients include: persistent disease despite optimized management & topicals, reliable history of immediate allergic reaction after food ingestion or both.
Feb 08, 2022
Creating a local dermatology journal club for PAs and NPs
The pandemic has put much of our personal interactions on hold. When will we comfortably shake hands or hug a friend again? How we work, learn, and play has led to escalating virtual existence, both personally and professionally.
Feb 01, 2022
Perspectives in Acadamic Dermatology Practice
The entirety of my 18-year healthcare career has been within the halls of a university-based, academic health center.
Jan 30, 2022
Pediatric Alopecia
Dr. Brittany Craiglow breaks down the most common causes of pediatric hair loss, how to spot hair pulling, and the treatments—including oral minoxidil and JAK inhibitors—she's excited about.
Jan 30, 2022
Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology
The pathogenesis of alopecia areata includes the secretion of IL-15 in follicular epithelial cells. This activates cytotoxic T cells to secrete IFN-gamma leading to further secretion of IL-15. This cyclic action leads to inflammation and subsequent hair loss.
Jan 25, 2022
Hair Loss in Children
Consider low dose oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily + Spironolactone 50mg QD or BID in pediatric patients with Androgenetic Alopecia.
Jan 18, 2022
KOH Deficiency
Spotlight: KOH Deficiency by Douglas DiRuggiero DMSc, MHS, PA-C
Dec 31, 2021
Panel Discussion: The Hypersensitive Patient
Panel Discussion: The Hypersensitive Patient by Travis Vandergriff MD and Heidi Jacobe MD
Dec 24, 2021
Angioedema and Urticaria
Angioedema and Urticaria by Heidi Jacobe MD
Dec 17, 2021
Tricky Tumors: Atypical Tumors You Don't Want to Miss
Tricky Tumors: Atypical Tumors You Don't Want to Miss by Travis Vandergriff MD
Dec 10, 2021
Intermediate Cutaneous Surgery Lecture
Spotlight: Intermediate Cutaneous Surgery Lecture by Mike Swann MD
Dec 03, 2021
Ipledge Program Update 2021
Could it get any crazier? Sure, it can, thanks to system changes and updates in the IPledge “Committed to Pregnancy Prevention” Program. When are all the updates happening? Right in the middle of the chaos—the middle of December. Not to worry.
Nov 30, 2021
Morphea, Scleroderma, and LSA
Morphea, Scleroderma, and LSA by Heidi Jacobe MD
Nov 30, 2021
Molecular Diagnosis of Melanoma and Melanocytic Lesions in Clinical Practice
Molecular Diagnosis of Melanoma and Melanocytic Lesions in Clinical Practice by Travis Vandergriff MD
Nov 26, 2021
Introductory Cutaneous Surgery
Spotlight: Introductory Cutaneous Surgery Lecture by Mike Swann MD
Nov 19, 2021
Nail Dermoscopy
Nail Dermoscopy by Joslyn Kirby MD
Nov 12, 2021
Top Clinical Insights Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy by Joslyn Kirby MD
Nov 05, 2021
Video Interview: Experience as an Elevate Conference Attendee
Lisa, an Atlanta-based PA, shares why Elevate Derm is one of her favorite conferences — from the lineup of lecturers to the resort-like setting.
Nov 01, 2021
Histopathology for the Dermatology Professional
Histopathology for the Dermatology Professional by Dipti Anand MD
Oct 29, 2021
Commonly Missed Diagnoses in Pediatric Dermatology
Commonly Missed Diagnoses in Pediatric Dermatology by James Treat MD
Oct 22, 2021
Modern Acne Rosacea and HS Management Strategies
Spotlight: Modern Acne, Rosacea, and HS Management Strategies by Jennifer Conner MPAS, PA-C, Keri Holyoak MPH, MSHS, PA-C, and Vicki Roberts MPAS, PA-C
Oct 15, 2021
Anti-OX40: A New Frontier in Atopic Dermatitis Management?
The development of new treatments for atopic dermatitis aim to provide disease control and thus improve the overall burden of disease.
Oct 12, 2021
Antibiotic Stewardship
Panel Discussion: Antibiotic Stewardship Strategies in 2020 by Ted Rosen MD, James Treat MD, and Douglas DiRuggiero DMSC, PA-C
Oct 08, 2021
Coding in Dermatology
Spotlight: Coding in Dermatology by Eileen Cheever, MPAS, PA-C
Oct 01, 2021
Blistering Dermatoses
Blistering Dermatoses by Margaret Bobonich DNP, FNP-C
Sep 24, 2021
Cutaneous Infections Update
Cutaneous Infections Update by Ted Rosen MD
Sep 17, 2021
Neurotoxins and Fillers in 2020
Spotlight: Neurotoxins and Fillers in 2020 Lecture by April Harrison PA-C
Sep 10, 2021
Isotretinoin in 2020
Isotretinoin in 2020 by James Treat MD
Sep 03, 2021
Sunscreens: Benzene Testing and Recalls
Earlier this year, Valisure, an independent lab, tested nearly 300 sunscreen samples and found that 78 contained detectible levels of benzene.
Sep 03, 2021
Which Biologic & When
Psoriasis: Which Biologic & When by Craig Teller MD
Aug 27, 2021
Literature Update 2020
Literature Update 2020 by Ted Rosen MD
Aug 20, 2021
Mysteries in Morphology: Helpful Visual Clues in Rash Diagnosis
Mysteries in Morphology: Helpful Visual Clues in Rash Diagnosis by Craig Teller MD
Aug 13, 2021
Diet and Dermatology
1. Tell us a little about yourself.
Aug 06, 2021
Beyond JAKs SIK Inhibitors
In fact, a Belgium-based company, Galapagos Pharmaceuticals, recently reported preliminary data on its salt-inducible kinase (SIK) therapy, GLPG3970; which is part of their multi-indication SIK inhibitor development program that seeks to “rebalance between…
Aug 06, 2021
Therapeutic Potential Cannabinoids in Dermatology
From Bud to Breakthrough: The Therapeutic Potential and Current Landscape of Cannabinoids in Dermatology by Adam Friedman MD
Aug 06, 2021
Challenging Cases from the Clinic
Panel Discussion: Challenging Cases from the Clinic by Adam Friedman MD, John Koo MD, and Craig Teller MD
Jul 30, 2021
Pre-Biologic Treatment Options for Psoriasis
Pre-Biologic Treatment Options for Psoriasis by John Koo MD
Jul 23, 2021
Psychderm Delusions and Solutions
PsychDerm: Delusions and Solutions by John Koo MD
Jul 16, 2021
Cutaneous Dysbiosis and Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Cutaneous Dysbiosis and Inflammatory Skin Diseases presented by Adam Friedman MD
Jul 15, 2021
Immunodermatology Primer
Immunodermatology Primer presented by Adam Friedman MD
Jul 02, 2021
Cutaneous Reactions and the COVID-19 Vaccine
Clinical trials for both vaccines noted the potential for cutaneous reactions after vaccination, but these reactions were not fully characterized.
Jun 06, 2021
Our Vocation as Healers
If you are like me, you came into medicine with preconceived notions of what it means to be a healthcare provider. I wanted to practice small-town family medicine, where I thought the most significant opportunity to impact patients existed.
Jun 06, 2021
Building Trust Patient Rapport
As a new graduate I was so focused on getting the diagnosis right, figuring out billing, and simply adjusting to a new stressful world of medicine. Patient relationships were not paramount in my mind.
Mar 07, 2021
International Dermatology COVID-19 Registry and COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Dermatoses
Launched in April 2020 as a collaboration between the International League of Dermatological Societies and the American Academy of Dermatology’s COVID-19 Task Force, the registry seeks to identify dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19 and the COVID-19…
Mar 07, 2021