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The Cutaneous Connection

The Cutaneous Connection

The Cutaneous Connection 80 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

The Cutaneous Connection is a podcast from Dermatology Times that covers the latest updates in dermatology, featuring exclusive interviews with leading industry experts and behind-the-scenes insights. It aims to support clinicians in implementing innovative technologies to advance patient care and practice.

Episodes

S2 Ep26: New ICD-10 Code Offers Validation for Patients With Topical Steroid Withdrawal
S2 Ep26: New ICD-10 Code Offers Validation for Patients With Topical Steroid Withdrawal Jul 22, 2026 1477 In the most recent episode of the Derm Dispatch video series, host Renata Block, DMSCc, MMS, PA-C, a Chicago-based physician assistant, interviewed Kelly Barta, the president and executive director of the International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN), to discuss the new ICD-10 code for topical steroid withdrawal and ITSAN's patient registry. The ICD-10 code for TSW went through 3 formal
S2 Ep25: Representation, Education, and Revolutionizing Sunscreen for Skin of Color
S2 Ep25: Representation, Education, and Revolutionizing Sunscreen for Skin of Color Jul 8, 2026 1619 In this episode, we spoke with Shontay Lundy, founder and CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen, about the inspiration behind building a sunscreen brand designed for people with melanin-rich skin and the broader challenges surrounding sun protection in skin of color. In our discussion, Lundy reflected on gaps in education, representation, product development, and clinical research, while sharing her perspec
S2 Ep24: Debunking Allergy Myths and the Future of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
S2 Ep24: Debunking Allergy Myths and the Future of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment May 7, 2026 1088 In this episode of The Cutaneous Connection, Dermatology Times revisits a recent video episode of the Derm Dispatch show where host Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, sits down with Zachary Rubin, MD — allergist, pediatrician, and New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies — to explore the intersection of dermatology and allergy. Together, they tackle one of the most persistent myths in
S2 Ep23: Diving Into the Safety and Efficacy of Icotrokinra, the New Oral IL-23 Peptide in Psoriasis
S2 Ep23: Diving Into the Safety and Efficacy of Icotrokinra, the New Oral IL-23 Peptide in Psoriasis May 1, 2026 593 Join Dermatology Times for a conversation with Liza O'Dowd, MD, vice president of immunodermatology and respiratory disease areas at Johnson & Johnson, recorded at the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting. Dr. O'Dowd discusses one-year efficacy and safety data for icotrokinra (Icotyde), the newly approved once-daily oral peptide IL-23 receptor antagonist for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults a
S2 Ep22: Can GLP-1 Therapy Revolutionize Chronic Skin Treatment?
S2 Ep22: Can GLP-1 Therapy Revolutionize Chronic Skin Treatment? Apr 9, 2026 1366 In this episode, board-certified dermatologist of US Dermatology Partners, Daniel Walker, MD, FAAD, shares emerging insights into the expanding role of GLP-1 receptor agonists beyond their primary use in diabetes and weight loss, highlighting their promising—yet still investigational—impact on inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and HS. 
S2 Ep21: By the Skin of Your Teeth with The Spizuoco Sisters
S2 Ep21: By the Skin of Your Teeth with The Spizuoco Sisters Mar 23, 2026 1161 In this conversation, identical twin practitioners—dermatologist Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, and dentist Stacy Spizuoco, DDS,—discuss how dentistry and dermatology intersect in shared patients, from oral lesions and skin conditions to cosmetic collaborations that brighten and rejuvenate smiles “by the skin of your teeth.” 
S2 Ep20: Skin Changes, Hormones, and the Menopause Conversation in Aesthetics
S2 Ep20: Skin Changes, Hormones, and the Menopause Conversation in Aesthetics Mar 5, 2026 927 In this episode, we sat down with Doris Day, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, who's 25-year long career focuses on longevity aesthetics. She discussed the most common cutaneous concerns among menopausal women, insights from Galderma’s recent menopause survey, and how dermatologists can thoughtfully incorporate conversations about hormonal health into aesthetic consultations. 
S2 Ep19: Highlighting Voices of Patients With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
S2 Ep19: Highlighting Voices of Patients With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis Feb 21, 2026 1918 In the latest installment of Dermatology Times' video series, the Derm Dispatch, host Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, sits down with indolent systemic mastocytosis patient advocate Suki Tipp to examine the clinical, emotional, and financial toll of delayed diagnosis—and the critical role dermatology clinicians can play in recognizing this rare disease earlier.Now a vocal advocate, Tipp encourages
19: Utilizing the National Eczema Association's EczemaWise App for Clinicians and Patients
19: Utilizing the National Eczema Association's EczemaWise App for Clinicians and Patients Sep 10, 2025 1445 In a recent Derm Dispatch episode produced by Dermatology Times, Renata Block, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, spoke with Isabelle Thibau, MPH, director of the EczemaWise app from the National Eczema Association (NEA), about the clinical and patient care implications of this digital tool.
S2 Ep18: ‘A Hairtoric Moment’: Advocating for ICD-10 Codes in Scarring Alopecia
S2 Ep18: ‘A Hairtoric Moment’: Advocating for ICD-10 Codes in Scarring Alopecia Dec 17, 2024 1764 Itisha S. Jefferson, a medical student, patient advocate, and one of the co-founders of the Scarring Alopecia Foundation's medical student program, shares the inspiring advocacy journey and team effort behind the approval of ICD-10 codes for scarring alopecias.
S2 Ep17: Intervening in AD Progression for Pediatric Patients
S2 Ep17: Intervening in AD Progression for Pediatric Patients Aug 2, 2024 199 We recently caught up with Peter Lio, MD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, at the 2024 Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting. Lio presented a session on changing the disease course in pediatric atopic dermatitis, alongside Amy Paller, MD. We'll dive into the highlights of their talk, the role of disease
S2 Ep16: Food Fight - Drs Treat and Oza Debate Eczema Triggers
S2 Ep16: Food Fight - Drs Treat and Oza Debate Eczema Triggers Jul 14, 2024 829 In today’s episode, Drs Vikash Oza, MD, and James Treat, MD, delve into the topic, “Does Food Trigger Eczema?” Oza, an associate professor of dermatology and pediatrics and the director of pediatric dermatology at NYU in New York City, and Treat, a professor of clinical pediatrics and dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine and an affiliate of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, partic

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