Cutaneous Miscellaneous: The Dermatology Residents Podcast

Cutaneous Miscellaneous: The Dermatology Residents Podcast

A podcast tailored exclusively to dermatology residents and early-career dermatologists. Tune in for board review tips, clinical pearls, and valuable advice for residents you may not necessarily receive during training.

Episodes

Beyond the Prescription Pad: The Clinical Power of OTC Skin Care

March 4, 2026 • 31 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Peter Lio, MD, to examine the role of over-the-counter (OTC) skin care in everyday practice. They discuss evolving perceptions of “drugstore” products, explore what “sensitive skin” may actually represent clinically, and review emerging data on polymer-based cleansing technologies designed to support barrier integrity. The conversation also highligh...
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From Residency to Real Life: Avoiding Burnout Before It Starts

January 7, 2026 • 38 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by Vinh Chung, MD, dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, for a thoughtful conversation on burnout, physician well-being, and becoming the kind of doctor you want to be. They explore why burnout often emerges early in training, driven by workload, time pressure, and administrative demands, and how it can manifest as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization...
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Teamwork Makes the Skin Work: Your Guide to Clinic Culture

December 10, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Erik Domingues, MD, for a conversation on why practice culture matters and how residents and early-career dermatologists can start thinking about it long before they run their own clinic. The episode opens with a boards review on vitiligo, covering common triggers, genetic associations, major clinical subtypes, important mimickers, notable associate...
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Light Work: PDT Made Simple for Residents

November 12, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Shannon Trotter, DO, for a discussion on photodynamic therapy (PDT), a treatment many residents may receive limited exposure to during training. Dr Trotter shares how PDT fits into both preparing for board exams and clinical use, highlighting its versatility and importance in dermatology. They open with a board review of PDT fundamentals, including ...
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Hedging Your Bets: A Resident’s Guide to Hedgehog Inhibitors for laBCC

October 15, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Meenal Kheterpal, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine, for a comprehensive look at locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC) and the role of Hedgehog inhibitors (HHIs), a must-know topic for dermatology residents. Dr Brownstone opens with a board review of basal cell carcinoma, including risk factors, cli...
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Hitting the JAKpot: New Frontiers in Alopecia Areata

September 24, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, speaks with Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, about diagnosing and managing alopecia areata (AA) with a focus on JAK inhibitors. Dr Mesinkovska shares diagnostic pearls, including full-body exam essentials, dermoscopy tips, recognition of key comorbidities, and the impact of AA on mental health. They also touch on less common subtypes such as diffuse AA and the ophia...
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Beyond the Basics: A 102-Level Look at Pediatric AD Biologics

September 10, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes pediatric dermatologist Lisa Swanson, MD, for a deeper look at advanced systemic therapy in pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD). They begin with a board review of transient skin diseases of the newborn. They cover key conditions including erythema toxicum neonatorum, transient neonatal pustular melanosis, congenital milia, neonatal cephalic pustulosis,...
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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: From Clinical Suspicion to Confirmed Diagnosis

August 13, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by Ryan Svoboda, MD, for an in-depth review of cutaneous lymphomas. They begin with a boards review of the four primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas—two indolent (follicle center, marginal zone) and two aggressive (diffuse large B-cell, intravascular B-cell). The discussion covers prognostic differences, biopsy strategies, key immunostains, helpful m...
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Foundations of Formulation: Compounding in Dermatology

July 16, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes David Osborne, PhD, an industry expert in topical drug formulation, for an in-depth discussion on formulations and compounding in dermatology. Dr Brownstone begins with a board review on the structure and function of the epidermis, covering the 5 layers of the skin and key cellular junctions, with mnemonic tips to aid retention. In the main segment...
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Inside the APPLIED Exam: Resident-Tested Tips and Tools 

June 11, 2025 • 14 mins
In this live-recorded episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by Danielle Dubin, MD, assistant professor and assistant program director in the department of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Leena Ramani, MD, hair transplant fellow and dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, for a dynamic discussion recorded at the Real World Dermatology For Resid...
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From BASIC to Boards: How to Prepare for Every Dermatology Exam

May 14, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Aamir Hussain, MD, to discuss high-yield strategies for dermatology exam prep. They start with a board review on contact dermatitis, covering key allergens like paraphenylenediamine, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, propylene glycol, and bacitracin. Dr Hussain shares a structured approach to studying allergens, including memori...
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Dermoscopy Decoded

April 16, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by dermatologist and dermatopathologist Michelle Tarbox, MD, to break down a crucial resident skill: dermoscopy. They kick things off with practical board review on the busy dermis and vacuolar interface patterns, covering how to build a differential, what features not to miss (hello, sneaky metastases), and how to work through normal-looking slide...
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Navigating Industry: What You Won’t Learn in Residency

March 19, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Theo Alkousakis, MD, to discuss an important topic not covered in dermatology training: how residents can navigate opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. They explore career pathways in industry, from medical affairs to R&D, and why some dermatologists make the transition. They also share practical ways to get involved, including advisory boar...
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The Next Generation of Topical Treatments: Clinical Pearls for Residents

February 12, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Naiem Issa, MD, for an in-depth discussion on topical therapies in dermatology, covering both traditional treatments and the latest innovations, focusing on tapinarof and roflumilast. The episode begins with a board review of eczematous and papulosquamous diseases, including CARP, asteatotic eczema, nummular dermatitis, and pityriasis rosea, highligh...
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Networking, Education, and More: Why Residents Should Join Dermatology Societies

January 15, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes James Del Rosso, DO, to discuss the value of dermatology residents engaging with professional societies and how it can benefit their careers and patients. They begin with a board review on topical and systemic retinoids, highlighting the common applications of the topicals tretinoin, adapalene, and tazarotene as well as an overview of systemic option...
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The Future is Now: How AI Can Help Dermatology Residents

December 11, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes guest Stephanie Fabbro, MD, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in dermatology, with practical applications for residents and early-career dermatologists. They begin with a board review on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and its most common form, mycosis fungoides (MF), highlighting key diagnostic features, histological find...
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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Embracing New Dermatology Tools and Therapies

November 13, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes Brad Glick, DO, to cover to an essential topic for residents and early-career dermatologists: practical approaches for incorporating the latest therapies and technologies into clinical practice. They begin with a board review on psoriatic arthritis. Dr Glick highlights the importance of early evaluation and preventive therapies, shares practical tips...
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Atopic Dermatitis Biologics: The State of the Art

October 30, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, Dr. Nicholas Brownstone welcomes Dr Peter Lio, founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, to discuss the 3 FDA-approved biologics for atopic dermatitis, focusing on the latest addition, lebrikizumab. With more options for atopic dermatitis come new challenges for clinicians. Dr Lio offers practical insights on differentiating dupilumab, tralokinumab, and lebrikizumab, all...
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Mastering Oral Psoriasis Therapies: What Every Resident Should Know

September 25, 2024 • 29 mins
In episode 30 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, host Nicholas Brownstone, MD, welcomes April Armstrong, MD, Professor and Chief of Dermatology at UCLA, for a detailed discussion on oral therapies for psoriasis and their continued relevance in today's treatment landscape. They begin with a board review of 2 classic therapies, methotrexate and cyclosporine, breaking down their mechanisms of action, dosing protocols, key adverse effects, an...
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Dermal Disruption: How New Technology is Changing Psoriasis Care

August 28, 2024 • 33 mins
In episode 29 of Cutaneous Miscellaneous, our host, Nicholas Brownstone, MD, is joined by dermatologist Graham Litchman, DO, and Tobin Dickerson, PhD, chief scientific officer and cofounder of Mindera Health, to explore an innovative technology in psoriasis management. Drs Brownstone and Litchman begin with a board review on HPV and warts, highlighting key HPV types, their associated warts, and helpful mnemonic devices to aid memor...
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