AARS Hot Topics
The popular "Hot Topics" newsletter from the American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS) is now available as a podcast. Listen in for the latest updates on acne, rosacea, and hidradenitis suppurativa and the most recent developments from the Society.
Episodes
8 episodes
Antibiotics, Diet, and Other Updates from the AAD Annual Meeting 2025
This special edition of the AARS Hot Topics Podcast features updates from Howa Yeung, MD, Lauren Kole, MD, Hilary Baldwin, MD, and Benjamin Ungar, MD, speaking from the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. They offer updates o...
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8:11
Shedding Light on Devices for Acne: Update from Emmy Graber, MD
There are energy-based devices approved for the treatment of acne plus others with promising data. But there is some confusion about what works and what doesn't. AARS Treasurer Emmy Graber, MD provides an overview of findings from a recent stud...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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7:11
What to Know About Bimekizumab for HS: Update from James Q. Del Rosso, DO
Approved late last year to treat HS, bimekizumab was the subject of several publications in 2024, including phase 3 pivotal trial data. AARS President James Q. Del Rosso, DO gives an update on key data considerations. You can watch Dr. Del Ross...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:52
Laboratory Testing for Patients Taking Isotretinoin for Acne: Insights from Jonathan Weiss, MD
With a recent publication assessing the frequency of lab monitoring for patients with acne being treated with isotretinoin, AARS President Elect Jonathan Weiss, MD, FAAD, weighs in on the latest expert thinking. He also compares the current pub...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:30
Cannabis-Related Product Use Among Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Insights from Adam Friedman, MD
New research offers new insights on the use of cannabis among patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. The findings don't surprise Adam Friedman, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology and Director of the HS program at GW School of Medicine and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:41
Hot Topics August 15, 2024: HS Updates, Emergency Contraception and Isotretinoin
In a new AARS video dermatologist Andrea Zaenglein, MD, FAAD and OB/Gyn Sarah K. Horvath, MD, MSHP, FACOG discuss patient counseling and recommendations for prescribing emergency co...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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3:47
Hot Topics June 6 2024: Highlights from the 11th Annual AARS Scientific Symposium
As part of its ongoing efforts to support research and share scientific knowledge about acne, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and rosacea, the American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS) hosted its 11th Annual Scientific Symposium on May 15, 2024. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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8:38
Hot Topics April 16 2024: Welcome the New Board of Directors
Dr. Andrea Zaenglein was recognized at the 17th Annual AARS Networking Reception in San Diego last month, as she concluded her term as AARS President. Incoming President Dr. Jim Del Rosso. Other new officers and Directors have been announ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 1
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7:19