The Cutaneous Connection

In this episode of the Cutaneous Connection, we’re revisiting the most recent episode of our Derm Dispatch video series, hosted by Chicago-based physician assistant Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C. Block spoke with guest Obehi Oriaifo, DNP, FNP-BC, DCNP, a nurse practitioner with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Iowa and founder of DermaNP Solutions. Her online platform, DermaNP Solutions, is a teledermatology platform for rural and underserved patients. In their discussion, Block and Oriaifo talk about the current lack of dermatologic care in rural areas.

In the most recent episode of the Derm Dispatch video series, host Renata Block, DMSCc, MMS, PA-C, a Chicago-based physician assistant, interviewed Kelly Barta, the president and executive director of the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN), to discuss the new ICD-10 code for topical steroid withdrawal and ITSAN's patient registry. The ICD-10 code for TSW went through 3 formal reviews with the CDC and a split board vote before receiving final approval, with support from the American Academy of Dermatology. Barta said the designation gives patients a formal diagnosis within the health system for the first time and allows researchers to begin capturing incidence and prevalence data.

In today’s episode, Nanette Silverberg reviews the key highlights from her vitiligo sessions at the 2024 Revolutionizing Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, and Eczema Conference, also known this year as RAVE. Dr. Silverberg is the chief of pediatric dermatology for the Mount Sinai Health System and site director of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York, as well as the conference chair of the vitiligo portion of RAVE. At the conference, Dr. Silverberg presented “Topical Therapeutics for Vitiligo” and “Excellence in Vitiligo Clinical Practice.” Today, Dr. Silverberg shares the top takeaways from her sessions that clinicians can utilize in their practice.

Brian Kim, MD, had an unexpected attendee at one of his AAD sessions and delves into what's new, what's now, and what's next in atopic dermatitis management.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, gives a sneak peek of what to expect in atopic dermatitis education at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Meeting in San Diego, California March 8-12. Since the last meeting, the AAD has released new guidelines to treat the condition.

This episode recaps a discussion during a recent Masterclasses in Dermatology Atopic Dermatitis meeting. Course Director Emmy Graber, MD, MBA, moderated a faculty Q&A after sessions. She asked leading atopic dermatitis experts about bathing routine advice for patients and families. They took different ages, cultures, and more into consideration. Rebecca Smith, MD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD; and Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; weighed in.

In this episode, we delve into pediatric atopic dermatitis with Dr. Colleen Cotton from National Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC. She recently presented a session at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2023 in Asheville, North Carolina, and addressed the important considerations in children, why it is better to use an ointment as opposed to a cream, drugs available by age, the importance of timing with live vaccines, and the pros and cons of pre-filled syringes versus injectable pens for young patients.