The Dermalorian Podcast
The Dermalorian Podcast from the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) is a dermatology podcast that focuses on issues affecting patient care, professional development and career advancement for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in dermatology. In addition, you'll hear about healthcare trends, new research, and new and emerging therapeutics, among others.
Episodes
27 episodes
Uncovering HS: Patient-Centered Approaches to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care
Despite the substantial impact hidradenitis suppurativa can have on patients, many don't have a diagnosis or seek treatment. With better understanding of the disease and new and emerging treatment options, now is a great time to focus on identi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:08
Hair's What We Know! Inside the Treatment Revolution for Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors are "game changers" in the management of alopecia areata, says Susan C. Taylor, MD, faculty for the DEF Essential Resource Meeting (DERM). She provides an update on the diagnosis and treatment of this impactful disease. Plus, Ale...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:07
Targeting Psoriasis: Understanding the Latest Treatments for Moderate to Severe Disease
With a range of treatments available to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, it can be tough to navigate the landscape. Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C and Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C provide updates on pathogenesis and the latest treatments. Plus, Jayme H...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:02
What Else Is New? Treatment Updates for 2025
What's new in dermatology? DEF Advisory Council Members address some of the latest approvals and therapeutic updates of the past year. Hear from Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Andrea Nguyen, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C; Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C; and Alexa Hetze...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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17:02
Time On Their Side: Strategies to Manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Therapeutic advancements make it possible for more people to get control of HS, but significant challenges to diagnosis and long-term management remain. Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C provides an overview of medical and procedural treatment options and...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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18:40
PsOmething Extra: Managing Psoriasis with Concomitant Conditions
What happens when patients with psoriasis present with comorbidities and concomitant medical concerns? The availability of numerous treatments with differing mechanisms of action means that prescribers have more opportunity than ever before to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:56
Are We There Yet? Assessing Treatment Response in Inflammatory Disease
How do prescribers and patients determine whether or not a treatment for psoriasis or eczema provides meaningful response? And what is the right way to make a therapeutic switch? Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP; Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; David E. Coh...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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20:36
What’s the Scoop? Tips for Better Biopsies
When should you scoop? When should you shave? How large a sample do you need? And where do you sample from? When it comes to biopsies, you may have questions. And double board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist Michelle Hure, MD, ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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20:56
Informed Content: Resources for Dermatology NPs and PAs
From point of care apps to hard copy textbooks, an incredible range of resources exists for dermatology NPs and PAs. DEF Advisory council member Darren West, MPAS, PA-C shares some of his favorite resources as well as some tips for career advan...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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22:31
Be a Production Pro: Tips for Dermatology NP/PAs on the Job Hunt
With dermatology NP and PA compensation on the rise, jobs may be competitive. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO and Founder of MyDermRecruiter, shares tips for showcasing productivity and understanding your value to a potential employer. Also in this ep...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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15:33
Special Edition: DERM2024 Sneak Peek
In this special bonus edition of The Dermalorian Podcast™, you'll get a sneak peek at what's in store during the DEF Essential Resource Meeting 2024 (DERM2024) NP/PA CME Conference, the largest national NP/PA CME conference in dermatology.H...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:54
Hire Power: Updates on Dermatology NP and PA Compensation
Data show that compensation for dermatology NPs and PAs is on the rise, according to Michelle Sullentrup, CEO and Founder of MyDermRecruiter. In this episode of the Dermalorian™ podcast, she shares insights on compensation and hiring trends. Pl...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:50
Acing Acne Care: Patient-Centered Approaches
Acne is one of the most common skin diseases, and nearly every individual will develop acne at some point in their lives. Treatment options range from OTC antimicrobials to prescription oral therapies, like isotretinoin. Hilary Baldwin, MD, Fou...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:55
Some Things Last Forever: PFAS and Dermatology
"Forever chemicals" have been in the news, and maybe they've been in your clinic. From skincare and makeup products to occupational gear and more, patients are exposed to PFAS, and there could be effects on their skin. Michelle Hure, MD, gives ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:13
Nail Tips: Get the Upper Hand on Fungus
Fungal nail disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat, especially when patients have concomitant diseases that can cause nail dystrophy. DERM faculty member April Armstrong, MD, MPH provides practical guidance on the diagnosis and manage...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:08
What is Their Poo Telling You? A Stranger Dx Challenge
Dermatology clinicians are used to seeing some pretty strange diagnoses. But DEF Advisory Council member Wendy Cantrell, DNP, had a particularly interesting one. Inspired by the Stranger Dx™ theme for DERM2023, she shared the case of a 24-year-...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:48
Now What? Assessing and Pivoting in the Face of Biologic "Failure"
What’s the difference between primary and secondary failure of a biologic? And why does it matter? Exploring an actual patient case, faculty from the DEF Biologic and Small Molecule NP/PA CME Bootcamp—April Armstrong, MD, MPH; David E. Cohen, M...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:08
Try This! Tips and Tools for Dermatology Practice
From a resource to help identify “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and skin care products to objective measures to use in the chart note, there are a number of tools, tips, and tricks that dermatology care professionals can use on a daily basis....
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:29
Pretty Easy: Aesthetic Dermatology Basics for Every Practice
Aesthetic versus medical dermatology can be a false dichotomy. Dermatologist Gilly Munavalli, MD says there is often a medical/cosmetic overlap. He and dermatologist Suneel Chilukuri, MD, agree that there are many basic aesthetic interventions ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:18
The Dermpath to Success
Dermatopathology isn't typically meant to provide definitive diagnosis. But it can give important information for supporting a diagnosis and guiding patient care. Michelle Hure, MD, founder of OC Skin Lab in Orange County, CA, shares 10 tips fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:08
Same Difference: Biosimilars in Dermatology
The first self-administered biosimilars for dermatology have come to market, bringing along a number of questions for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and others. TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C and Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP break through the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:07
What Are You Worth?
One of the biggest challenges for NPs and PAs working in dermatology and the practices that hire them is understanding fair and appropriate compensation strategies. Michelle Sullentrup, CEO of MyDermRecruiter.com, joins DEF Founder Joe Gorelick...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:16
A Sneak Peek at DERM2023
What's coming up at DERM2023 StrangerDx? Listen in as DEF Founder, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C; Andrea Nguyen, MS, PA-C; Adam Friedman, MD; Michelle Hure, MD; Ted Rosen, MD; and Leigh Ann Pansch, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP, give updates about the CME...
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Season 1
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12:19
A Diversity of Diagnoses, Part 2
In the second a 2-part series, Ted Rosen, MD continues his focus on systemic diseases in skin of color. He addresses the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosis and scleroderma, which may have a higher prevalence and more sever...
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16:57
A Diversity of Diagnoses
Cutaneous sarcoidosis and hidradenitis suppurativa are two diseases that can be particularly challenging for patients with skin of color. Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD, discusses the diagnosis and long-term management of these conditions. Plus, April Arm...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:25