Derms and Conditions

Derms and Conditions

Hear from the leading dermatologists and experts as they discuss the hottest topics in dermatology. Tune in for clinical practice tips and treatment pearls you can implement quickly and efficiently into your busy practices!

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May 7, 2026 30 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Leon Kircik, MD, for a wide-ranging conversation that traces Dr Kircik’s journey from his upbringing in Turkey to building a thriving dermatology practice and research center in Louisville, Kentucky, and ultimately becoming one of the leading educators in the field.  Dr Kircik reflects on the early influence of his father, whose emphasis on discipline a...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO is joined by Stefan Weiss, MD for a focused discussion on compounding in dermatology, an area that often operates with less visibility but carries important clinical implications. The conversation centers on the regulatory and practical differences between 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies, with particular attention to 503A facilities, where customized medicat...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, for a treatment-focused discussion on acne management in an era where patient expectations, product awareness, and regimen complexity continue to rise.   The conversation opens with a shift many dermatologists are seeing in practice: patients arriving more informed and more influenced by social media, asking detailed ques...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Hilary Baldwin, MD, for a treatment-focused discussion on acne management, with particular attention to how newer topical therapies are reshaping treatment approaches. They begin by reflecting on how patient expectations and therapeutic options have shifted over the past decade. Dr Baldwin highlights improvements in topical formulations that have en...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Joseph Merola, MD, for a clinically focused discussion on updates in cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Long considered an area with limited therapeutic progress, CLE is gaining renewed attention as advances in disease biology and immunopathogenesis begin to inform new therapeutic approaches. They begin by discussing the importance of early recognitio...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Michelle Tarbox, MD, for a candid discussion about the realities of leading a dermatology department and training the next generation of dermatologists. Dr Tarbox reflects on the vision she brought to her role as department chair and the principles that guide her approach to residency education. Central to that philosophy is cultivating enthusiastic, li...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes David Seiter, FNP-C, for a wide-ranging discussion on challenging dermatologic dogma and integrating emerging evidence into clinical decision-making. They begin with Seiter sharing his approach to reviewing new literature, encouraging clinicians to look beyond mainstream dermatology journals to cross-disciplinary publications to help reshape long-held a...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Lisa Swanson, MD, to explore how acne management continues to evolve and how newer topical therapies can be integrated thoughtfully from the outset. They begin with Dr Swanson highlighting an important clinical reality: acne is presenting at increasingly younger ages, prompting earlier conversations about skin care routines and long-term strategies. At ...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Steven Daveluy, MD, for a wide-ranging conversation that connects oncodermatology, teledermatology, and integrative approaches to patient care. The discussion opens with Dr Daveluy’s work in an oncodermatology clinic and the critical role dermatologists play in managing cutaneous side effects from cancer therapies. He explains that while oncologists...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, sits down with Laura Ferris, MD, to explore the path to, and realities of, serving as a department chair in academic dermatology. They begin with Dr Ferris describing the motivations that led her to consider a leadership role, sharing the self-reflective questions that guided her thinking, including how to continue growing professionally, how care delivery can b...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Lauren Madigan, MD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Utah, for a focused exploration of mast cell disease, an often underrecognized but clinically significant group of disorders that dermatologists may encounter on the front lines. The conversation begins with mast cell biology, including their origin in the bone marrow, tissue-sp...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Zoe Draelos, MD, for an in-depth discussion of 3 practical questions surrounding topical clascoterone, informed by studies Dr Draelos helped conduct. Together, they translate study findings into real-world considerations for using clascoterone as part of combination acne regimens. The conversation begins with the role of formulation and vehicle desi...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Nicholas Brownstone, MD, practicing dermatologist and host of the Cutaneous Miscellaneous podcast, for a case-based discussion on how dermatologists think through challenging presentations and refine their diagnostic approach. Together, they offer takeaways that residents, early-career dermatologists, and experienced clinicians alike can apply when f...
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December 18, 2025 28 mins
In this 2025 Year in Review solo episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, reflects on the standout conversations, clinical insights, and new formats that shaped the series over the past year. Dr Del Rosso opens by highlighting the launch of Tea with Dr. D, a sister vodcast that brings expert discussions to video, incorporating slides and procedural footage. He spotlights an episode with HS expert Lauren Lam, M...
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In this episode of Tea with Dr. D, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Gary Goldenberg, MD, for an in-depth discussion on integrating procedural dermatology, particularly regenerative treatments for hair loss, into a busy private practice. Together, they explore considerations for patient selection and the clinical value these procedures bring to aesthetic and medical dermatology settings. The conversation begins with an ove...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, sits down with Pearl Grimes, MD, to discuss the latest understanding and management of vitiligo, a field experiencing significant scientific and therapeutic momentum. With the approval of topical ruxolitinib and multiple oral JAK inhibitors on the horizon, these developments are enabling clinicians to better tailor therapy to the diverse needs of their patients. ...
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In this episode of Tea with Dr. D, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, tackles questions submitted by dermatology clinicians across the country, offering evidence-based insights across several challenging clinical topics. Dr Del Rosso begins with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), highlighting the importance of recognizing comorbidities and lifestyle factors that contribute to disease onset and progression, including smoking and elevated bod...
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In this episode of Tea with Dr D, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, and later Lisa Swanson, MD, for a deep look at phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibition in dermatology, with a special focus on topical roflumilast.  Dr Bunick opens with a primer on the science of PDE4, an enzyme that degrades cyclic AMP (cAMP), an intracellular messenger that regulates anti-inflammatory pathways. In conditions s...
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In this special Derms and Conditions episode recorded live at Fall Clinical 2025, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by April Armstrong, MD, MPH, and David Cohen, MD, to share highlights and clinical takeaways from this year’s meeting. Dr Armstrong kicks off with updates in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), noting the field’s rapid progress with 3 FDA-approved therapies (adalimumab, secukinumab, and bimekizumab), emerging 3-year ...
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In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes David Osborne, PhD, a formulation expert behind several dermatologic topicals, to explore what drives topical performance, using dapsone and roflumilast as case studies. They begin by challenging long-held vehicle dogma rooted in mid-20th-century corticosteroid training: the idea that ointments always outperform creams or lotions. They note that with ne...
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