October 21st 2024
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An 82-year-old woman with PPP and treated with roflumilast cream 0.3% achieved complete clearance after 5 weeks of treatment.
Share your insights, challenges, and clinical success stories while connecting with colleagues in a new Dermatology Times forum.
October 14th 2024
Renata Block, PA-C, and Karan Lal, DO, discuss the critical role of advanced practice providers in dermatology, the power of mentorship, and how collaborative learning improves patient outcomes.
Review insights from expert faculty as they look forward to the upcoming Elevate-Derm conference.
Join Your Dermatology NP/PA Community at the Elevate Derm PA NP Conference
Connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators at the fully accredited Elevate Derm PA NP Conference, from November 7-10, 2024.
NP & PA Conferences: 2024 in Review
As conference season approaches the last few months of the year, catch up on highlights from NP & PA conferences, including Fall Clinical for PAs and NPs and SDPA Summer.
Top Insights from 5 Influential Leaders at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall
Learn more about the latest in dermatology from Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD; Melodie Young, MSN, ANP-c; Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI; Julie Harper, MD; and Matthew Zirwas, MD.
How Managing Comorbidities Can Transform Alopecia Areata Treatment Outcomes
Understanding comorbidities such as thyroid dysfunction and vitiligo helps to navigate comprehensive care to achieve long-lasting results in alopecia areata treatment.
AI Scribes Part 2: Clinicians Want Better Tools
Health care professionals are recognizing the growing need for advanced technology in modern medical practice.
Highlights From Illinois Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants Conference
Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, interviews fellow colleagues to discuss conference highlights, Psoriasis Awareness Month, community advocacy, and more.
AI Scribes Part 1: Reducing Documentation Time and Uncovering New Ethical Challenges in Health Care
Since the first electronic medical record emerged in 1972, clinicians have found themselves increasingly trapped behind screens.
Delving Into NP/PA Perspectives on Emerging Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Options
Explore how surveyed providers perceive current and emerging therapies in the atopic dermatitis.
Live From Chicago: Bringing Sun Protection Awareness to Communities
Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, interviews dermatology clinicians and the Melanoma Research Foundation CEO at the Chicago SPF Fest.
Advanced Practice Providers Share Insights at the 2024 Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting
Four APPs emphasized the vital role of advanced practice providers in improving patient care and expanding service access.
Experts Warn Climate Change May Lead to More Childhood Psoriasis Cases
The increasing prevalence of this chronic condition in children necessitates understanding its broader impacts and management strategies.
QUIZ: Sauna-Related Rash - Test Your Medical Insight
“Edward” is a 35-year-old Hispanic male presenting with a new rash on the buttocks which has been present for approximately 1 month.
Caring for Patients: Lessons From My Podiatrist Parents and Other Amazing Mentors
Dermatology Times' Summer Editor in Chief, Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, shares how she has learned to be happy, stay humble, and be brilliant in her more than 22 years in dermatology.
Embracing Diversity and Cultural Competence
Adopting diversity management is not just a choice but a pressing need in the evolving health care landscape.
Addressing Acne Scarring Concerns Among Patients
With the latest advancements in dermatology, there is a great range of treatments available to address the various types of acne scarring.
Top Secrets to Shield Your Patients From Eczema and Allergies
Learn more about the proven strategies to keep your pediatric patients' skin healthy and allergy-free.
Rapid Growth in Dermatology PAs: New Certification Exam Shows Reasonable Alignment with US Skin Disease Burden, Potential for Refinement
Researchers compared the examination's content outline with data on skin diseases in a recent study.
Top 5 Strategies to Switch From Practice to Pharma
Terry Arnold, PA-C, shares a wide range of opportunities to take clinical experience to a different setting and tips to transition.
Top 5 Pearls and Expert Insights From the 2024 SDPA Summer Conference
Review our coverage and expert interviews from the recent Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants' annual summer meeting.
Fostering Mentorship and Support in Early-Stage Physician Assistants
Aubrie Jones, PA-C, MMS, and Laura Bush, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, discuss the role of the SDPA in supporting the growth and journeys of PAs at all stages.
Previewing the 2024 New Wave Dermatology Conference
Tiffani Botts Massey, PA-C, Florida Society of Dermatology PAs President Elect, and Heather Gates, PA-C, the organization's current president, preview the upcoming conference.
More Clinicians are Needed in the Fight Against Skin Cancer
Andrew Baker, MBA, MPAS, PA-C, discusses his role in skin cancer detection and advice for PAs interested in skin surgeries and Mohs closures.
Why Dermatology PAs and NPs Are More Needed Than Ever After Walmart’s Health Care Fail
Dermatology PAs and NPs continue to address the demand-supply mismatch in dermatologic care and can significantly bring their skills within the primary care model.
Hyper- and Hypopigmentation and Burning Among Most Patient-Reported Adverse Effects During Breast Cancer Treatment
The needs assessment surveyed patients’ stage of treatment, radiation-induced dermatologic adverse effects, and over-the-counter products and home remedies that were used.
Social Media’s Influence on Consumers, TrenibotulinumtoxinE, and More From the SEASON Aesthetic Conference
Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, shares her favorite topics from the aesthetic conference held last month.
Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C: Closure Types in Mohs Surgery and More
Hasbargen presented Mohs surgery pearls on closure types and pattern recognition at the 2024 Diversity in Dermatology meeting.
Tracee Blackburn, PA-C: Gut Health for Healthy Skin
Blackburn presented integrative medicine pearls on gut and hormone health at the 2024 Diversity in Dermatology meeting.
Brittany Scurto, PA-C: How to Discuss an Integrative Medicine Approach With Patients
Scurto presented integrative medicine pearls at the 2024 Diversity in Dermatology meeting.
Is Your Texting as Caring as Your Bedside Manner?
Test your knowledge to see if your patients would consider you an efficient texter.
Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, Shares Highlights From Diversity in Dermatology Meeting
Miranti presented tips on handling denial hurdles and how to ensure patients receive access to the treatments they need.