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Derms on Drugs
Hosted by Scholars in Medicine · EN
Derms on Drugs is where cutting-edge dermatology meets mediocre comedy. Each week three dermatologists – Matt Zirwas, Laura Ferris and Tim Patton – discuss, debate, and dissect the hottest topics in dermatology.
It's everything you need to know to be on the cutting-edge of dermatology and it’ll be the most fun you’ve ever had while actually learning something useful.
Derms on Drugs is produced by Scholars in Medicine, an online educational platform (scholarsinmedicine.com) exclusively for healthcare professionals of all levels of experience and education.
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Rewind: Melanoma Meltdowns, Biosimilar Betrayals, and the Eczema Enigma Exposed!
5d ago01:01:27Summary readyMelanoma, Anxiety, and Depression Links; Biosimilars vs Humira; Air Pollution and Atopic Dermatitis – Have We Finally Figured Out Why Eczema Is So Common and much, much more… Which patients are the most affected by anxiety and depression after a melanoma diagnosis and what can we do about it?Patients who are switched onto a biosimilar do “worse” than patients who start one as their first therapy – why?We finally got eczema answers. Turns out that air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, is the cause of the atopic dermatitis epidemic that started in the 1970s and is why eczema is more common in urban areas.Ian Myles explains how he proved that air pollution is the driving force behind atopic dermatitis and helps our team understand what it all means Plus: Predictors of acne relapse after isotretinoin, dupilumab prevents cancer, how well does tralokinumab work in dupilumab "failures," ferulic acid for rosacea, cysteamine vs hydroquinone for melasma, and the best way to treat digital mucous cystsGuest: Ian A. Myles, MD, Mph Dr. Myles, Principal Investigator, Epithelial Therapeutics Unit, graduated with a B.S. in biology from Colorado State University in 2001 and then obtained an M.D. from the University of Colorado in 2005. He completed an internal medicine residency at The Ohio State University prior to beginning fellowship training in allergy and clinical immunology at NIH. He worked under the mentorship of Dr. Sandip Datta investigating the mechanistic details of susceptibility to S. aureus skin infections. In 2011, Dr. Myles became a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. LCDR Myles has supported several USPHS missions, from the Ebola virus vaccine trial in West Africa to congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol. In 2013, he was awarded a position as an assistant clinical investigator in the NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research. Dr. Myles received his M.P.H. from George Washington University in 2016. In 2018, Dr. Myles became the head of the newly formed Epithelial Therapeutics Unit to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a topical, live bacterial treatment for atopic dermatitis (eczema). He is currently a participant in the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars and Distinguished Scholars programs.
SummaryPsA: The Derm Version
2w ago00:46:50Summary readyPsoriatic arthritis usually gets explained in a way that makes derms want to leave the room. Not this episode. Drs. Zirwas, Ferris, and Patton are joined by double-boarded rheum-derm expert Dr. Saakshi Khattri for a practical, entertaining deep dive into recognizing PsA and making smarter treatment decisions — without the rheumatology overload.
SummarySunscreen Heresy & Other Hot Takes
3w ago00:47:30Summary readyThis week’s Derms on Drugs is a classic six-pack episode. From cutting-edge CTCL therapies to biologic safety data and the growing world of oral photoprotection, the group covers the studies worth knowing—plus a few opinions spicy enough to start a conference hallway argument.
SummarySteroids, Estrogen & Other Bad Decisions
4w ago00:56:43Summary readyThis week on Derms on Drugs, the gang goes deep into vulvar dermatology with double-boarded derm/OB-GYN expert Dr. Kelly Tyler. From lichen sclerosus and recurrent candidiasis to estrogen, lasers, PRP, and the wildly overmarketed “Mona Lisa” treatments, they they break down what helps, what doesn’t, and what’s probably paying for someone’s boat. Equal parts practical pearls and inappropriate laughter — exactly how medical education should be.
SummaryPick Your Own Treatment Adventure
May 100:38:49Summary readyThis week’s Derms on Drugs is a 6-pack that covers a little bit of everything and somehow lands on: just do what you want. From a randomized trial showing eczema doesn’t care how often you shower to wild dupilumab data—plus a heating pad “treatment” that might actually work and a new JAK/TYK2 raising eyebrows—this one is equal parts useful, questionable, and predictably unpredictable.
SummaryRegenerative Derm: Baloney or Breakthrough?
Apr 2400:56:20Summary readyFeeling a little worn down by Friday? A bit… degenerated, perhaps? This week’s Derms on Drugs goes off the beaten path and into the world of regenerative dermatology, where the line between legit science and “sounds like a scam” gets… blurry. With guest Dr. Amanda Hill, the team tackles hormones, skin aging, and whether we’re actually regenerating tissue—or just getting better at marketing it. From estrogen myths (and what we got very wrong) to PRP, exosomes, and the truth about “bioidentical” everything, this one separates hype from what might actually matter—and calls out a lot of nonsense along the way.
SummaryWhen the Data Get Personal
Apr 1700:57:20Summary readyThis week’s Derms on Drugs 6-pack moves past theory and into real decisions—what actually helps you pick the rightdrug for the patient in front of you. From gene expression profiling that predicts JAK vs Th2 response to the growing concern around dupilumab and CTCL, and more, this episode separates signal from noise—and gives you a few things you won’t forget (looking at you, abscopal effect).
SummaryDerms on Drugs takes on the AAD late breaking research, Part 2
Apr 1000:54:28Summary readyCouldn’t make it to Denver for AAD—or made it to Part 1 but still hungry for the rest? Derms on Drugs is back with Part 2, finishing the job with more of the hottest late-breaking data in dermatology. Join Drs. Zirwas, Ferris, and Patton as they dive into the remaining abstracts, breaking down what actually matters (and what doesn’t) with the same unfiltered, practical take you expect from the DoD crew.
SummaryDerms on Drugs takes on the AAD late breaking research, Part 1
Apr 300:51:51Summary readyCouldn't make it to Denver for the AAD conference? Made it to Denver but maybe had one too many Old Fashions to make it to the late breaking abstract presentations? DoD may have had too many Old Fashions (it was really only Dr. Zirwas), but we still made it to the session with all the hottest data in the world of dermatology. Join Drs. Zirwas, Ferris, and Patton for the first episode of this pair that'll keep you ahead of the curve.
SummaryWhat Actually Changes Practice (and What Doesn’t)
Mar 2700:54:51Summary readySome studies make you rethink everything. Others… not so much. This week, it’s a classic Derms on Drugs 6-pack that sorts through what’s actually useful, what’s overhyped, and what might quietly change how you practice. Can Castle testing spare sentinel node biopsies—or not yet? And why U.S. derms (and Patton) disagree with Europe on BP guidance. Plus more!
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