In this episode, Peter Weir, MD, is joined by dermatologist Luke Johnson, MD, who cares for both adult and pediatric patients. Practicing at the Mountain West’s only academic medical center, University of Utah, Dr. Johnson sees the full spectrum of dermatologic disease—from routine conditions clinicians manage daily, to rare, complex disorders. His broad expertise makes him uniquely qualified to share practical lifestyle guidance, medication strategies, surgical approaches, and therapies.

Together, they discuss what primary care clinicians can confidently manage when patients present with skin concerns—and when referral to dermatology is warranted. The conversation is packed with high yield clinical pearls on topics including diaper rash, eczema, sun protection, urgent rashes, infantile hemangiomas, emerging biologic therapies, and modern acne management, including isotretinoin.

This fast paced, clinically focused episode is essential listening for anyone who encounters skin conditions in practice.

Key Topics Covered:

What Primary Care Clinicians Can Manage
Better Management of Common Conditions
New Dermatologic Medications
Acne Treatment & Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Skin Cancers, Treatment -Mohs

Related CME & Educational Opportunities

Practical Derm CME Events: Dermatology training for primary care, 1 day, in-person from University of Utah Health Department of Dermatology

Dermasphere: For dermatology practitioners, Dermasphere covers the most important updates from the latest articles and research in the field hosted by Luke Johnson, MD.

Practical Derm for the Practicing Clinician