SkinSync podcast hosts sat down with Project Happy Face founder, Amy Snow, PA-C, during the Elevate-Derm summer conference in Park City, Utah to discuss her philanthropic journey beginning in 2009. Learn how a dermatology PA went from inspiring acne patients to taking a mobile skin cancer screening on the road to rural counties in her state and how you can get involved.
Previously, we took a deep dive into the atopic dermatitis topical treatment landscape. This episode features systemic medications-new, old, and those still in clinical trials for atopic dermatitis. Scratch the itch of curiosity and listen!
Did you know that 2/3 of psoriasis patients have involvement in the genital area? Dermatologists and APPs who don't ask and don't examine these areas are missing an opportunity to offer life-changing treatment to these patients. Hear more from our expert guest, Dr. Tina Bhutani, who helped spearhead the Genital Psoriasis Consortium earlier this year. Huge thanks to Arcutis for sponsorship of this podcast episode.
Link to the Genital Psoriasis Consortium guidelines:
https://www.arcutis.com/new-consensus-statements-on-impact-of-genital-psoriasis-on-patients-from-genital-psoriasis-wellness-consortium-published-in-journal-of-the-european-academy-of-dermatology-and-venereology-clinical-prac/
Imposter syndrome is common amongst healthcare providers. Join our hosts as they share some vulnerable moments where imposter syndrome threatened to shake them, how they moved past it, both personally and professionally.
Join us for SkinSync Live in Tampa at the Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference, November 12-16.
https://www.elevate-derm.com/elevate-fall
Join our podcast hosts as they talk in depth about recognizing common skin diseases in skin of color, special considerations for treatment, and how we can best serve these patients.
Join us for SkinSync Live in Tampa, FL at the Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference, November 12-16!
https://www.elevate-derm.com/elevate-fall
Hyperpigmentation can be one of the most frustrating visits in the dermatology clinic for both patients and providers, alike. We have a toolbox of treatment options, none of which are optimal for every patient or void of side effect risks. Experienced dermatology PA, Eileen Cheever, discusses her approach to various forms of hyperpigmentation and a promising topical treatment option utilizing thiamidol.
Elevate-Derm Alliance extends our thanks to Beiersdorf for sponsorship of this episode, recorded live at our summer 2025 conference in Park City, Utah.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria is a disease that can be incredibly debilitating for patients, and historically frustrating for dermatologists and APPs to treat. The development of new treatment options is going to change to paradigm and our guest expert, Dr. Alexandra Golant, thinks it is time we #takebackCSU in the dermatology space.
Special thanks to Sanofi Regeron for sponsoring this podcast episode.
Our first live podcast recording from the Elevate-Derm Summer Conference 2025 in Park City, Utah is here! We discussed topical corticosteroid stewardship with the brilliant Douglas DiRuggiero, PA-C. Did you know the adverse effects of topical steroids can be far more than skin deep? Listen to see what you missed! Want more information? Check out the article published by Douglas and his daughter in JCAD earlier this year:
https://jcadonline.com/beyond-skin-deep-the-systemic-impact-of-topical-corticosteroids-in-dermatology/
We were thrilled to connect with expert guest, Dr. Candrice Heath, to discuss cultural competencies in scalp dermatology. We discussed everything from the presentation of seborrheic dermatitis in patients with tightly coiled hair, special considerations for the scalp and hair exam, treatment vehicle options for patients with various hair types, and why it matters.
Visit https://culturallyconsciousdermatology.org/ to learn more and see Dr. Heath's detailed wash day routine! Special thanks to Arcutis Biotherapeutics for sponsorship of this episode and supporting the Culturally Conscious Dermatology initiative!
The atopic dermatitis treatment landscape has exploded over the last few years. Gone are the days where we only have topical steroids to treat these patients. Join our podcast hosts as they discuss all of the latest and greatest topical medications in the Atopic Dermatitis space.
One of the most important facets of practicing medicine is bedside manner, yet it is hard to teach. Our podcasts hosts talk about everything from how they introduce themselves to patients, the power of a comforting touch, navigating difficult patients, and more!
Elevate-Derm Alliance is thrilled to launch our SkinSync podcast, featuring hosts Shanna Miranti and Buchi Neita. This is a podcast by dermatology PAs and NPs, for dermatology PAs and NPs. This episode takes a deep dive into the history of Elevate-Derm with founder Matthew Brunner and will give us glimpses into a very exciting future!