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Stay current. Stay in sync. Dermatology updates from our hosts twice monthly with expert guest appearances. Packed with clinical insights, treatment guidelines, clinical pearls, real life experience balancing life outside of clinic, and conversations all clinicians can appreciate! This podcast is produced by dermatology PAs and NPs, for dermatology PAs and NPs. For more information about the Elevate Derm Alliance visit elevate-derm.com
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How do you address those stubborn dermatology conditions without a cure with your patients? Listen in as our podcast hosts discuss some of the most common conditions we treat but cannot cure in our specialty.
We sat down with master formulator David Osborne to learn about his path to becoming one of the most accomplished scientists in the dermatology space. His work in bringing some of our favorite topical medications to market, along with gaining FDA approval for use of Transcutol and Crodofas CES in prescription medications have been monumental in dermatologic drug development. What does the expert say about expiration dates and compounds? Listen to find out!
In this episode, we talk corticosteroid stewardship in pediatric patients with Dr. Peter Lio. Topical corticosteroids will likely always be part of our treatment portfolio for inflammatory skin disease, but with the development of new non-steroid topical therapies, we have the opportunity to make topical steroid withdrawal and other adverse events a thing of the past.
What is the latest and greatest in the acne world? We sat down with the queen of the "acne mafia", Dr. Hilary Baldwin, at the Elevate-Derm Fall Conference in Tampa, FL to gain her expert insight and thoughts on an exciting new triple combination topical treatment option.
In depth panel discussion from the Elevate-Derm Fall conference in Tampa, FL with Dr. Robert Micheletti discussing the science behind HS and importance of supporting our patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. Listen for tips on how to bridge the discussion on biologic therapy with confidence!
Have you ever wondered what is like to work in the pharmaceutical industry as an APP? We sat down with PA Robert Higham, one of the most well-respected dermatology PAs in our field to learn how he did it, what his day to day looks like, and how to craft your own journey.
Take a deep dive into type II inflammation and bullous pemphigoid with expert guest, Douglas DiRuggiero, from our panel discussion hosted at the fall 2025 Elevate-Derm Conference in Tampa, FL.
Social media has greatly impacted patient care in the last decade. Our podcast hosts discuss how to professionally debunk myths patients hear online and how we can leverage social media to provide evidence based education in our communities.
Joined by expert guest, Dr. Tina Bhutani, we discuss the importance of sleep for overall health and how it relates to dermatologic disease. Sleep habits are a vital part of caregiver and patient overall wellbeing, so listen when you are well rested!
Charting and documentation are a learned skill in medicine, yet efficient and accurate charting is essential to providing the best care to our patients and protecting our own time outside of the clinic. Our podcast hosts sat down with PA Ellen Toneff, to discuss how building documentation protocols now can save hundreds of hours of work down the road. Tune in to learn how you can be more efficient in your clinic and enjoy more of your time outside of clinic because of it!
Provider burnout is a major issue across all medical specialties. How can we avoid it? Our podcast hosts discuss why burnout occurs, setting boundaries inside and outside the clinic, self-care, mental health, and the importance of connection as top strategies to mitigate the risk of burnout.
A fun game of dermatology "would you rather?" with our podcast hosts. Find out why warts are winning and who prefers pilonidal cysts in this relatable, engaging episode.
Who is responsible for barriers in access to medications for our patients? What can we do about it and what is our responsibility in this very complex system? Tune in to find out!
SkinSync podcast hosts sat down with Project Happy Face founder, Amy Snow, PA-C, during the Elevate-Derm summer conference in Park City, Utah to discuss her philanthropic journey beginning in 2009. Learn how a dermatology PA went from inspiring acne patients to taking a mobile skin cancer screening on the road to rural counties in her state and how you can get involved. Project Happy Face
Previously, we took a deep dive into the atopic dermatitis topical treatment landscape. This episode features systemic medications-new, old, and those still in clinical trials for atopic dermatitis. Scratch the itch of curiosity and listen!
Did you know that 2/3 of psoriasis patients have involvement in the genital area? Dermatologists and APPs who don't ask and don't examine these areas are missing an opportunity to offer life-changing treatment to these patients. Hear more from our expert guest, Dr. Tina Bhutani, who helped spearhead the Genital Psoriasis Consortium earlier this year. Huge thanks to Arcutis for sponsorship of this podcast episode. Link to the Genital Psoriasis Consortium guidelines: https://www.arcutis.com/new-consensus-statements-on-impact-of-genital-psoriasis-on-patients-from-genital-psoriasis-wellness-consortium-published-in-journal-of-the-european-academy-of-dermatology-and-venereology-clinical-prac/
Imposter syndrome is common amongst healthcare providers. Join our hosts as they share some vulnerable moments where imposter syndrome threatened to shake them, how they moved past it, both personally and professionally. Join us for SkinSync Live in Tampa at the Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference, November 12-16. https://www.elevate-derm.com/elevate-fall
Join our podcast hosts as they talk in depth about recognizing common skin diseases in skin of color, special considerations for treatment, and how we can best serve these patients. Join us for SkinSync Live in Tampa, FL at the Elevate-Derm Alliance Fall Conference, November 12-16! https://www.elevate-derm.com/elevate-fall
Hyperpigmentation can be one of the most frustrating visits in the dermatology clinic for both patients and providers, alike. We have a toolbox of treatment options, none of which are optimal for every patient or void of side effect risks. Experienced dermatology PA, Eileen Cheever, discusses her approach to various forms of hyperpigmentation and a promising topical treatment option utilizing thiamidol. Elevate-Derm Alliance extends our thanks to Beiersdorf for sponsorship of this episode, recorded live at our summer 2025 conference in Park City, Utah.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria is a disease that can be incredibly debilitating for patients, and historically frustrating for dermatologists and APPs to treat. The development of new treatment options is going to change to paradigm and our guest expert, Dr. Alexandra Golant, thinks it is time we #takebackCSU in the dermatology space. Special thanks to Sanofi Regeron for sponsoring this podcast episode.

















