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!
Episodes
October 16, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, sits down with E. James Song, MD, for a discussion on phototherapy and its place in modern dermatology. While phototherapy has long been a safe and effective treatment for various skin disorders, its use has declined due to limited access, inconsistent residency training, and clinician concerns about dosing. They review why these barriers are more logistical than...
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October 9, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, associate professor of Dermatology at UC Irvine, to discuss the multifaceted challenges of alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune condition with complex comorbidities and broad psychosocial implications.
The conversation begins with the stigma of hair loss and the importance of addressing the patient’s emotional well-being. Dr ...
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October 2, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Patti Farris, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University, for a timely conversation on photoprotection and sunscreen. As new concerns surface among patients, they provide an up-to-date perspective on UV exposure, formulation science, and patient counseling.
Dr Farris explains the critical role of UVA radiation, which penetrates...
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September 25, 2025 • 41 mins
In this new installment of Tea with Dr D, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Karan Lal, DO, to examine 3 complex cases where clinical reasoning required moving beyond conventional pathways. This episode features visually impactful case images that bring the discussion to life.
The first case centers on an elderly patient on PD-L1 immunotherapy who developed erosive plaques on the head and neck. Dr Lal reviews the diagnostic...
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September 18, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Dallas/Fort Worth–based dermatologist Todd Plott, MD, for an in-depth discussion on the first extended-release formulation of minocycline approved for rosacea.
The conversation begins with a historical look at tetracyclines, tracing back to tetracycline in 1953, doxycycline in 1968, and minocycline in 1971. While traditionally used as broad-spectrum ant...
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September 11, 2025 • 24 mins
Index of Suspicion is the Friend of the Clinician: Great Cases from the Northeast
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes Erik Domingues, MD, a dermatologist in Fall River, MA, to review 3 cases where cutaneous presentations led to unexpected findings or required creative treatment approaches.
The first case involves a 74-year-old man with diffuse granuloma annulare (GA). Although biop...
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September 4, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes April Armstrong, MD, MPH, Professor and Chief of Dermatology at UCLA, to discuss chronic hand eczema (CHE) and the introduction of the first FDA-approved treatment developed specifically for this condition.
The conversation begins with a review of CHE as a distinct clinical entity, highlighting its subtypes: irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact...
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August 21, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Andy Blauvelt, MD, to explore the mechanism, efficacy, and safety of deucravacitinib, the first FDA-approved tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor for psoriasis.
Dr Blauvelt begins by explaining how TYK2 inhibition differs from traditional JAK inhibition by targeting a more selective signaling pathway downstream of cytokine receptors. Unlike JAK1, JAK2...
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August 14, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, welcomes David Altman, MD, dermatologist at Midwest Center of Dermatology in Warren, MI, to review recent case studies that highlight unexpected presentations, treatment responses, and immune system interplay in dermatology.
The first case focuses on a 34-year-old patient with severe, recalcitrant Hailey-Hailey disease. After multiple failed therapies, including...
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August 7, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, speaks with Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, dermatologist and director of the Skin of Color division at the University of Miami, about the shifting dynamics of skin care among younger generations and how dermatologists can meet this growing demand for evidence-based “prejuvenation” strategies.
The discussion begins with reflections on how skin care priorities have sh...
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July 24, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, sits down with Jason Hawkes, MD, Chief Scientific Officer at Oregon Medical Research Center, to explore the role of dupilumab in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition historically managed outside dermatology.
They begin with the immunologic underpinnings of CSU, explaining the role of IL-4 and IL-13 in driving mast cell activation and the role of IL-3...
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July 17, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by Diego Ruiz DaSilva, MD, dermatologist at Forefront Dermatology and assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Together, they discuss Dr DaSilva’s recent publications and his journey in building a collaborative research career focused on real-world clinical insights.
To begin, Dr DaSilva shares the inspiration behind his recent publicat...
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July 10, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, sits down with Cheri Frey, MD, residency program director and director of cosmetic dermatology at Howard University, to discuss the clinical nuances of facial hyperpigmentation, with a special focus on melasma and the emerging role of Thiamidol.
Dr Frey begins by breaking down how she categorizes facial hyperpigmentation that isn't tied to a structural lesion. ...
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June 25, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO, is joined by a world expert in pigmentation, Seemal R. Desai, MD, founder of Innovative Dermatology in Dallas, Texas, for a timely, clinically focused discussion on vitiligo.
Dr Desai begins by outlining how to identify unstable vitiligo at the first visit, a crucial step that guides treatment decisions. He describes hallmark features of instability, including t...
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June 12, 2025 • 26 mins
In this special mailbag episode of Derms and Conditions, James Q. Del Rosso, DO, takes on your questions from the field, offering expert guidance and real-world tips on some of the most common challenges in dermatology today.
Dr Del Rosso begins by tackling common challenges with oral apremilast for psoriasis, sharing strategies to manage gastrointestinal side effects and improve patient adherence. He provides tips on starter pac...
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May 29, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, Dr James Q. Del Rosso is joined by Dr Adelaide Hebert, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at McGovern School of Medicine and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Back by popular demand, Dr Hebert shares her clinical experience managing pediatric atopic dermatitis—particularly in patients who are treatment resistant, injection-averse, or fearful of topical steroids.
The conve...
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May 22, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of Derms and Conditions, Dr James Q. Del Rosso welcomes esteemed dermatologist Dr Henry Lim from Michigan. Together, they explore the evolving science behind photoprotection, the importance of advances in sunscreen formulations and ingredients, and the clinical relevance of sunscreen formulations that both protect against and repair photodamage.
Dr Lim provides an update on comprehensive photoprotection that inclu...
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May 15, 2025 • 27 mins
In Part Two of the Tea with Dr. D premiere, James Q. Del Rosso, DO, returns with Lauren Lam, MD, a Canadian dermatologist with a keen interest and extensive experience in managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). After covering overall considerations and the medical side of HS management in Part One, they shift gears to focus on important physical approaches, including one of the most effective—and often underutilized—surgical interv...
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In this premiere episode of Tea with Dr D, Dr James Q Del Rosso welcomes Dr Lauren Lam, a Canadian dermatologist with special interest and strong experience in managing patients affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). They engage in a thoughtful and comprehensive conversation about diagnosing and treating this common yet often elusive skin condition—especially in its early stages—which has been notoriously difficult to treat. Th...
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May 1, 2025 • 26 mins
In this first mailbag edition of Derms and Conditions, Dr James Q. Del Rosso flies solo to answer your questions—submitted by clinicians across the country. From potassium monitoring to topical field therapy, it’s a rapid-fire round of guidance grounded in the latest literature, clinical experience, and practical wisdom.
Dr Del Rosso kicks things off with the ever-popular question: Do I really need to monitor blood potassium in he...
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