Why Good Dermatologists Don’t Always Give You What You Ask For
Biopsies are still the gold standard for diagnosing skin cancer, but the future of detection is changing fast. From the AOCD Meeting in Orlando, Laura Ferris discusses how dermoscopy, mole mapping, total body photography, and AI-powered tools are transforming skin cancer screening and improving patient care.
Bringing Hives Back to Dermatology
Chronic urticaria (hives) is often misunderstood as primarily an allergic condition, when in reality most cases have no identifiable trigger. While acute hives may be linked to allergies, infections, or medications, chronic spontaneous urticaria is typically driven by immune system dysregulation rather than a specific allergen. Advances in treatment have transformed management, shifting the focus from an often-fruitless search for triggers to effective disease control. Dermatologists are uniquely positioned to diagnose, manage, and improve quality of life for patients with chronic hives, making urticaria a condition that should remain firmly within the scope of dermatologic care.
Hives Uncovered: What You Need to Know
Chronic hives can affect far more than the skin, impacting sleep, focus, mental health, and daily life. In this episode, dermatologist Dr. Walter Liszewski shares expert insights on the causes of urticaria, common misconceptions, and emerging treatments that are changing patient care.
Psoriasis: We’ve Come a Long Way
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects up to 40% of people with psoriasis. Early recognition and treatment are critical to prevent irreversible joint damage, reduce systemic inflammation, and improve long-term quality of life. Dermatologists play an essential role in identifying symptoms early and coordinating comprehensive care that addresses both skin and joint health.
Could Your Joint Pain Actually Be Psoriatic Arthritis?
Biopsies are still the gold standard for diagnosing skin cancer, but the future of detection is changing fast. From the AOCD Meeting in Orlando, Laura Ferris discusses how dermoscopy, mole mapping, total body photography, and AI-powered tools are transforming skin cancer screening and improving patient care.
The AI Revolution: From Wendy’s to Your Skin Cancer Diagnosis
AI may help detect skin cancer faster, but it can’t replace clinical judgment and human connection. In my latest conversation with Dr. Laura Ferris, we discuss where AI stands in dermatology today—and the questions we still need to answer for tomorrow.
Beyond the Biopsy: How AI Is Changing Skin Cancer Detection
Biopsies are still the gold standard for diagnosing skin cancer, but the future of detection is changing fast. From the AOCD Meeting in Orlando, Laura Ferris discusses how dermoscopy, mole mapping, total body photography, and AI-powered tools are transforming skin cancer screening and improving patient care.
The Middleman Effect: PBMs and Rising Drug Costs
Ever gone to the pharmacy to fill your prescription and suffered a little sticker shock? We can all relate to the cost of prescription drugs, some of us more than others. From January 2022 to January 2023 more than 4200 drugs had price increases and 46% were higher than the rate of inflation. During that […]
Why Your Dermatologist Cannot Get Your Medication Approved
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is more than “just skin cancer.” In this conversation with dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Carlos Gomez Mead, we discuss high-risk SCC, early warning signs, gene expression profiling, and why personalized treatment matters for better outcomes.
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: It Doesn’t Deserve Second Place
Coming in second doesn’t appeal to most people. We tend to remember who came in first and who came in last. Or who just did a bad job or gave an amazing performance. That’s probably why the second most common type of skin cancer, known as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), doesn’t resonate with the […]