The Practical Dermatology Podcast

Episodios

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  The War Zone: Private Practice 27.02.2026 10m

  Practical Dermatology Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, and Editorial Board member Collin Blattner, DO, FAAD, discuss strategies for building a successful private practice in the era of private equity, as well as the challenges associated with it.
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  Ensuring Equity for Your Patients 28.01.2026 20m

  Jeanine Downie, MD, FAAD, and an expert panel discuss implicit bias and discrimination against various marginalized populations and how to be proactive in avoiding these problems in your practice. Joining Dr. Downie are Drs. Mona Gohara, Anthony Rossi, Jacob Beer, and Jane Yoo. This discussion is based on a session from the 2025 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Annual meeting.
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  Psoriasis Challenges and Alopecia Areata Advances 22.12.2025 25m

  Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD, talks about the challenges psoriasis poses in certain parts of the body such as the scalp and nails, plus Brittany Craiglow, MD, FAAD, joins Practical Dermatology Associate Medical Editor Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, to discuss the latest advances in alopecia areata.
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  Educating NPs and PAs 17.12.2025 33m

  Jennifer Cather, MD, and Melodie Young ASN, RN, discuss recent consensus statements from the Genital Psoriasis Wellness Consortium, and Scott Boswell, MD, joins Practical Dermatology Associate Medical Editor Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, FAAD, to discuss his boot camp for nurse practitioners and physician associates in dermatology.
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  Integrity With Industry 26.11.2025 23m

  Former Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Psoriasis Foundation Colby Evans, MD, provides an update on the SAFE Step Act, and Practical Dermatology Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, is joined by Jules Lipoff, Clinical Associate Professor (Adjunct) in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, to discuss working ethically with industry partners
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  Real Talk About Residencies 24.11.2025 23m

  International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) executive director Frida Dunger discusses recent awareness efforts, and Practical Dermatology chief medical editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, is joined by editorial board member Brad P. Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD, for an honest discussion about the state of dermatology residencies. 
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  Antimicrobial Resistance and Psoriasis Remission 18.09.2025 30m

  Jason E. Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, discusses a recent consensus paper defining on-treatment remission for plaque psoriasis, and Theodore Rosen, MD, FAAD, joins associate medical editor Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, FAAD, to discuss the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance and play “Two Truths and a Lie.” 
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  Psoriasis Therapeutics and Moving to Private Practice 21.08.2025 23m

  H.L. Greenberg, MD, discusses his recent Practical Dermatology article on the various benefits of different psoriasis therapeutics, and Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, FAAD, joins Associate Medical Editor Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, FAAD, to discuss the transition from academia to private practice and play a game of "Two Truths and a Lie."
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  Advocacy and Research 03.07.2025 26m

  The latest news and updates, plus Harrison Nguyen, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAD, discusses addressing barriers to maximizing biologics for psoriasis, and Mark Lebwohl, MD, FAAD, joins Practical Dermatology Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, to talk about some of the latest research he has been involved in, including an exciting regenerative option.
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  All Things Psoriasis With Dr. April Armstrong 19.06.2025 13m

  The latest news and updates, plus April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, joins Practical Dermatology Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, to discuss the current state of psoriasis treatments, what's in the pipeline, her experience in leadership positions for multiple psoriasis organizations, and more.
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  HS Tips and Lizards 22.05.2025 27m

  The latest news and updates, plus a psoriasis update from Jashin J. Wu, MD, FAAD, at Music City SCALE, and Jennifer L. Hsiao, MD, joins Practical Dermatology Associate Medical Editor Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, to discuss treating hidradenitis suppurativa and play a game of "Two Truths and a Lie."
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  Calling Out Hesitation on Systemics 30.04.2025 18m

  The latest news and updates, plus Jason E. Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, joins Practical Dermatology Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, to discuss why dermatologists should not be reluctant to prescribe systemic therapies, and Linda F. Stein Gold, MD, discusses the importance of an ever-expanding armamentarium for treating psoriasis.
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  Analyzing Safety Data From Level Up 27.03.2025 15m

  The latest news and updates, plus Matthew Zirwas, MD, FAAD, joins Practical Dermatology Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, to discuss the importance of the Week 16 safety data from the Level Up study on upadacitinib.
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  A New Year and New Beginnings 16.01.2025 12m

  The Practical Dermatology Podcast returns with the latest news to start 2025 and a conversation between Chief Medical Editor Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, and new Associate Medical Editor Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, FAAD. Dr. Bhatia and Dr. Swanson discuss the new wave of atopic dermatitis therapeutics in 2024 and what they expect for 2025 in medical dermatology.
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  The Use of Lasers and Energy-Based Devices in Patients with Richly Pigmented Skin 15.12.2023 19m

  In the last of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Andrew Alexis, MD, a dermatologist from New York City and the President of the Skin of Color Society, Corey Hartman, MD, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, and Janiene Luke, MD, a dermatologist in Loma Linda, California, discuss the expanding use of lasers and energy-based devices in patients with richly pigmented skin. 
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  Time Is Hair: An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Scarring Alopecias in Patients with Darker Skin Tones 20.11.2023 14m

  In part two of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Dr. Andrew Alexis, a dermatologist from New York City and the President of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Corey Hartman, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, and Dr. Janiene Luke, a dermatologist in Loma Linda, California, discuss the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of scarring alopecias.
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  Transgender Inclusion in Dermatology: Creating a Welcoming, Safe, Affirming Practice for All 07.11.2023 22m

  Klint Peebles, MD, a Washington, DC board-certified dermatologist with expertise in working with sexual and gender-diverse patients, discusses steps that can be taken to make patients more comfortable in healthcare settings. 
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  Photoprotection in Diverse Patient Populations 16.10.2023 15m

  In part one of a three-part podcast series on dermatologic issues facing patients with darker skin tones, Drs. Andrew Alexis, Corey Hartman, and Janiene Luke discuss photoprotection and why it matters for all patients. 
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  Hair Loss in Patients With Diverse Skin Tones (Part 2) 20.09.2023 8m

  In this second installment of a two-part episode of The Practical Dermatology Podcast, Brooke Jackson, MD, founder and owner of Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates in Durham, NC, and a dermatologic surgeon and dermatologist, continues the conversation, focusing on different hair textures and styles encountered in her practice and their treatment recommendations. She also shares some of her recommended hair care products. 
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  Hair Loss in Patients With Diverse Skin Tones 04.08.2023 8m

  In this first installment of a two-part episode of The Practical Dermatology Podcast, Brooke Jackson, MD, founder and owner of Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates in Durham, NC, and a dermatologic surgeon and dermatologist, speaks about hair loss in patients with diverse skin tones, the timing of hair washing, and how to work with patients with different types of hair.