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From finding a mentor to building your CV to negotiating a contract, being a successful NP or PA is about more than effective patient care. Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP and Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C share candid insights and recommendations no matter what level of career you're at. Spoiler alert: Negotiating doesn't have to be terrifying! Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

The treatment landscape continues to evolve, bringing opportunities to advance patient care. Plus, as demand for dermatology NPs and PAs continues to expand, new opportunities are emerging. DEF Advisory Council Members Alexa Hetzel, DMSc, PA-C and Andrea Nguyen, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C weigh in. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

As more treatments for atopic dermatitis come to market, a wider base of patients can achieve clear skin and reduced itch. In this episode, April Armstrong, MD, Kara Gooding, MS, PA-C, Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C, and Darren West, MS, PA-C discuss their approaches to treatment selection and patient education. Also, David Cotter, MD, PhD addresses the role for gene expression profiling in the clinic and Lisa Swanson, MD shares tips for initiating isotretinoin therapy for acne. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

In this episode, Dr. Sarina Elmariah and Dr. Brian Kim explore prurigo nodularis (PN), with a focus on severe itch, fibrotic skin lesions, and their impact on patients’ quality of life. They discuss PN epidemiology, common comorbidities, and the challenges of managing multimorbid patients, while breaking down the neuroimmune mechanisms, highlighting the role of type 2 cytokines in itch and lesion development. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Drs. Donna Culton and Russell Hall explore the Burden of Disease and Diagnosis of BP. Dermalorian™ special edition sponsored by Sanofi and Regneron. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

From Looksmaxxing to mannequin skin, social media has given rise to a slew of viral aesthetic trends. To help break through the noise with scientific facts and the lessons of clinical experience, cosmetic dermatologists Suneel Chulukiri, MD and Gilly Munavalli, MD join DEF President Joe Gorelick for a fun and enlightening dialogue. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

There is evidence that some popular dietary supplement ingredients can exacerbate acne. Meanwhile, research is looking at a range of non-drug approaches to supporting acne clearance. Hilary Baldwin, MD spills the dirt (literally) on the latest developments with a focus on practical implications for your patients. Plus, Roman Bronfenbrener, MD advocates for greater dermoscopy use, and we get an agenda update for DERM2026! Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

With so many options available to treat psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis across age groups, treatment selection must be made on an individualized basis. DEF Biologic & Small Molecule CME Bootcamp faculty members Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C, Kara Gooding, MMS, PA-C, and Andrea Nguyen, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C discuss case presentations. Plus, an update on PRP from Gilly Munivalli, MD and rosacea tips from Wendy Cantrell, DNP, CRNP. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Demand for dermatology NPs and PAs continues to grow, and compensation remains competitive, says Michelle Sullentrup of myDermRecruiter.com. She gives insights on the current and future job market. Plus, Michelle Hure, MD says it's time to re-think the punch biopsy, and DEF's Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C announces the theme for DERM2026! Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Itch is a common and often frustrating symptom that presents to the dermatology clinic. Adam Friedman, MD provides updates on emerging management strategies while Joe Gorelick, MSN, FNP-C shares tips for documenting itch--and its improvement. Plus, Gilly Munavalli, MD gives the skinny on GLP-1s and their effects on the face, and Brad Glick, DO discusses intralesional injections for nails. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

There are potential new treatments emerging in 2026 for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. How do these treatments work and where will they fit into the treatment landscape? Jennifer Soung, MD gives an overview. Plus, Andrea Nguyen, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C provides an update on CSU treatment and Sandri Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC, DCNP and Alexa Hetzel, DMSc, PA-C celebrate the popularity of the dermatology specialty. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

Catch up on some of the most interesting and impactful developments of 2025, from research and new treatments for chronic hand eczema, emerging oral therapies for psoriasis and AD, and even advances in cosmetic dermatology. DEF Faculty and Advisory Council members weigh in on some of the key developments with an emphasis on clinical implications. And they look ahead to 2026. Plus, updates on trichoscopy and AI. Featuring: Brad Glick, Darren West, Hillary Baldwin, Roman Bronfenbrener, Kara Gooding, Sandri Johnson, Linda Stein Gold, Joe Gorelick, Lisa Swanson, Ted Rosen, Gilly Munavalli, Matt Bruno, David Cotter Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

When it comes to career advancement, putting in hours beyond the clinic day can make the biggest difference, says DEF Advisory Council member Andrea Nguyen, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C. Cooperation and support are also key, she says. And it's also important not to sweat the small stuff. Plus, Lisa Swanson, MD provides an update on oral therapy for acne. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

From dealing with a shortage of lidocaine across the country to answering questions about supplements for skin, hair, and nails, dermatology NP/PAs find themselves continually adapting. Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC and Sandri Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC respond to questions from colleagues. Plus, updates on biologic treatment selection from Jennifer Soung, MD, and insights from David E. Cohen, MD, MPH on a new treatment for chronic hand eczema. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.

It's important to get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself, and ask questions, says Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C. She shares her own experiences and describes the range of opportunities available to NP/PAs in dermatology. Plus, Sandri Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC provides an update on vitiligo. Like what you're hearing? Want to learn more about the Dermatology Education Foundation? Explore assets and resources on our website.