The Practical Dermatology Podcast

Walter J. Liszewski, MD, and Adelaide A. Hebert, MD, discuss nonsteroidal approaches to atopic dermatitis, including treatment simplification, pediatric use, remittive potential, quality-of-life considerations, and practical prescribing strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.