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Derms on Drugs

Scholars in Medicine

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

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00:16:12

The Goldilocks Biologic

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/10/05

Dr. Steve Daveluy makes the case that Cosentyx is the “just right” first biologic for HS—but not every Derm is ready to move past TNFs. Durability, infection risk, IBD, and insurance all enter the argument.

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00:37:02

Tiny Vesicles, Big Claims

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/10/02

Exosomes may be real science, but the marketing has sprinted miles ahead of the data. The Derms dig into their promise for burns and epidermolysis bullosa—and why that pricey cosmetic vial may not contain what it claims.

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00:27:39

Cuts, Switches, and Eight Extra Hairs

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/09/25

Three papers, three practical questions: Who really needs antibiotics before derm surgery? What comes after an AD drug fails? And does taking oral minoxidil in the morning actually grow more hair—or just raise more eyebrows?

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00:18:47

Blood, Sweat, and Hives

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/09/22

Dr. Marc Serota makes the case for targeted lab testing in CSU—but the Derms worry it may open a can of worms. The Chronic Urticaria Index gets a closer look, shotgun allergy panels get nowhere—but does he convince the Derms?

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00:38:04

Paging Dr. Telederm

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/09/18

After 70,000 virtual consults, Dr. Joe English knows what a photo can—and can’t—tell you. He joins the Derms to talk diagnostic curveballs, hospital saves, and bringing dermatology where there’s no dermatologist in sight.

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00:28:55

Tregs, Tape, and Tresses

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2026/09/11

Three papers, three very different reactions: a Treg-boosting AD drug that may be too clever for its own good, a Steri-Strip trick you can use tomorrow, and Rinvoq alopecia data that have the Derms calling game changer.

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00:18:23

Don’t Wait for the Tunnels

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/09/08

Convince the Derms on Drugs makes its debut with Dr. Christopher Sayed making the case for earlier systemic treatment in HS. Can he convince the Derms to act before recurring lesions become tunnels, scars, and damage no medication can undo?

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00:29:55

Patch Me If You Can

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/09/04

Patch first or treat first? The Hamann brothers join the Derms to tackle mystery dermatitis, questionable allergens, wet wraps, hand eczema—and why the answer may be hiding in your patient’s shampoo.

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00:33:48

The Clot Thickens

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/08/28

Three papers, three plot twists: new HS data that underwhelm on paper, a transected melanoma that may not need a sentinel node, and a possible explanation for why JAK clot risk may depend on the disease.

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00:41:48

The Long and Short of Male Genital Disease

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/08/21

Male genital disease expert Dr. Christopher Bunker joins the Derms for the penis episode no one else was brave enough to make. Lichen sclerosus, circumcision, penile cancer—and one diagnosis he says doesn’t exist—are all on the table.

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00:32:35

Three Sheets to Tofa

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/08/14

The Derms debut a shorter format with three papers and one newly dirt-cheap drug: generic tofacitinib. The safety, the risks, and the practicalities—right down to getting it for just $25 a month.

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00:47:27

Creams, Screams, and Measles

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/08/07

Pediatric dermatology legend Dr. Sheila Fallon Friedlander joins the Derms to sort through the new topical “Goldilocks” problem, take the sting out of Dupixent injections, and make the case for treating molluscum sooner. Plus, how to recognize measles—and why its most frightening complication may not appear for years.

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00:26:37

Can We Stop Referring CSU?

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/07/31

The CSU rulebook is getting a rewrite, and the Derms on Drugs crew has thoughts. Dr. Jason Hawkes joins the conversation to talk new guidelines, new therapies, and why it may be time to stop sending these patients somewhere else.

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00:46:20

The Gray Zone Strikes Again

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/07/24

This week, the DoD tackle studies that leave plenty of room for debate—from skin cancer treatment costs and melanoma risk to HS, alopecia areata, and the real-world decisions that don't always come with straightforward answers.

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00:48:40

Making Nails Sexy Again

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/07/17

The DOD tackle longitudinal melanonychia, retronychia, nail biopsies, and other everyday nail problems—with enough practical pearls to make you rethink your next nail patient.

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00:46:49

Clinical Controversies: Screening, Patch Testing &...

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/07/10

One paper questions melanoma screening. Another challenges patch testing. By the end, the conversation has wandered into studies on physician burnout and more, sparking exactly the kind of debate you'd expect from DoD.

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00:45:08

What If the Biopsy Picked the Biologic?

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/07/03

Dermatologist William Damsky, MD, joins the DoD crew to explore immune biomarkers, treatment prediction, and whether precision dermatology is finally ready for prime time.

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00:56:42

Don't Blame the Canary

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/06/25

Burnout isn't just about long hours. From moral distress to prior authorizations and system barriers, this week's conversation with Dr. Lisa Swanson explores what's really wearing physicians down—and why resilience alone won't fix it.

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00:54:38

Bad Ideas, Good Outcomes, and Thin Melanomas

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2026/06/19

Thin melanomas that behave badly, a surprisingly intriguing role for oxybutynin in HS, and a reminder that some of dermatology’s most trusted assumptions deserve a second look. This week’s 6-pack is all about the exceptions that force us to rethink the rules.

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00:44:00

When Psoriasis Pretends to Be Eczema (And Other...

Derms on Drugs ·

2026/06/12

The diagnoses get messy, the treatment decisions get interesting, and the DoD crew has opinions. From a major scabies study to a practical overlap-disease pearl, this week's episode is full of reminders that dermatology is rarely as straightforward as it seems.

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