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The Derm Resident: Boards Fodder and Clinical Pearls for Dermatology Residents

The Derm Resident: Boards Fodder and Clinical Pearls for Dermatology Residents

Jonny Hatch and Deven Curtis 4 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

This podcast is designed for dermatology residents, offering high-yield content and clinical pearls to aid in board exam preparation. Hosted by dermatology residents themselves, it provides practical insights and testable material for those studying for dermatology boards. Each episode focuses on key topics and clinical tips relevant to the field.

Episodes

Ep 12. Hidradenitis Suppurativa Bootcamp: Risk Factors, Clinical Features, and Management
Ep 12. Hidradenitis Suppurativa Bootcamp: Risk Factors, Clinical Features, and Management Oct 12, 2026 2050 Send us Fan MailHidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Boot Camp: Diagnosis, Hurley Staging, Treatment Ladder & Surgical Options | The Derm ResidentContact: thedermresident.pod@gmail.comDr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis deliver a clinic-focused boot camp on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), noting the misnomer (not a sweat-gland disease) and reviewing typical intertriginous involvement with painful nod
Ep 11. Psoriasis Part 2: Psoriatic Arthritis, Topicals, Systemics, Biologics, and More
Ep 11. Psoriasis Part 2: Psoriatic Arthritis, Topicals, Systemics, Biologics, and More Oct 5, 2026 2133 Send us Fan MailPsoriasis Part 2: Differentials, Psoriatic Arthritis Screening, and the Psoriasis Treatment Ladder | The Derm ResidentContact: thedermresident.pod@gmail.comHosts Dr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis continue psoriasis with a focus on chronic plaque differentials, psoriatic arthritis, and a practical treatment ladder. They review mimickers including seborrheic dermatitis and lichen
Ep 10. Psoriasis Part 1: Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, and Variants
Ep 10. Psoriasis Part 1: Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, and Variants Sep 28, 2026 2639 Send us Fan MailPsoriasis High-Yield Review (Part 1): Epidemiology, Immunopathogenesis, Triggers, and Clinical Variants | The Derm ResidentHosts Dr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis review psoriasis for residents, covering historical confusion with leprosy, prevalence (about 2% worldwide; higher in the US/Canada), bimodal onset (20–30 and 50–60), and systemic burden including psoriatic arthritis a
Ep 9. Generalized Pruritus, JAK Inhibitors, and Other Itch Treatments with Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD
Ep 9. Generalized Pruritus, JAK Inhibitors, and Other Itch Treatments with Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD Sep 21, 2026 2408 Send us Fan MailChronic Pruritus Workup & Treatment Pearls (CPUO, Neuropathic Itch, Nemolizumab, JAKs) | The Derm ResidentContact: thedermresident.pod@gmail.comDr. Jonny Hatch hosts Dr. Diego Da Silva, a chronic pruritus expert and host of Skin In the Game, to discuss a practical approach to itch. They outline an initial framework based on distribution (localized vs generalized), time course (
Ep 8. Atopic Dermatitis Management with Dr. Peter Lio Part 2 | Eczema Herpeticum/Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption, Infection Management, and the Atopic March
Ep 8. Atopic Dermatitis Management with Dr. Peter Lio Part 2 | Eczema Herpeticum/Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption, Infection Management, and the Atopic March Sep 14, 2026 2671 Send us Fan MailAtopic Dermatitis Cases & Board Pearls: Eczema Herpeticum/Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption, Infection Management, and the Atopic March | The Derm ResidentHost dermatology resident Jonny Hatch and Dr. Peter Leo finish an atopic dermatitis episode with cases and board-focused pearls. They review recognition and urgent management of eczema herpeticum (crusted, punched-out lesions),
Ep 7. Atopic Dermatitis Management with Peter Lio, MD Part 1
Ep 7. Atopic Dermatitis Management with Peter Lio, MD Part 1 Sep 7, 2026 3324 Send us Fan MailAtopic Dermatitis Treatment Ladder: Moisturizers, Topical Steroids, Nonsteroidals, Biologics, and JAK Inhibitors (with Dr. Peter Lio) | The Derm ResidentContact: thedermresident.pod@gmail.com.Host dermatology resident Jonny Hatch interviews Dr. Peter Lio about atopic dermatitis treatment, emphasizing moisturizers (prescriptive product guidance, National Eczema Association Seal of A
Ep 6. Atopic Dermatitis Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Variants, and Biologics
Ep 6. Atopic Dermatitis Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Variants, and Biologics Aug 31, 2026 3310 Send us Fan MailAtopic Dermatitis High-Yield Review: Etymology, Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, Cytokines, Microbiome, Distribution, and Mimickers | The Derm ResidentEmail us: thedermresident.pod@gmail.com Hosts Dr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis review high-yield atopic dermatitis (AD), covering its 1923 “atopos” etymology, clinical definition, and the atopic march (AD/food allergy in infancy, asthma
Ep 5: Rosacea, Granulomatous Rosacea, Solid Facial Edema, Periorificial Dermatitis, etc. with Anuj Kunadia, MD
Ep 5: Rosacea, Granulomatous Rosacea, Solid Facial Edema, Periorificial Dermatitis, etc. with Anuj Kunadia, MD Aug 24, 2026 2628 Send us Fan MailRosacea High-Yield Review: Subtypes, Triggers, Treatment Ladder, and Key Differentials (with Dr. Anuj Kunadia) | The Derm ResidentContact us at: thedermresident.pod@gmail.comDermatoGraphix Discount Code (not an affiliate link): DERMNERDS30Link to Rosacea SketchesDr. Jonny Hatch welcomes Dr. Anuj Kunadia, founder of DermatoGraphix, to review high-yield rosacea. They distinguish rosa
Ep 4. Acne Management with Dr. John Barbieri, MD
Ep 4. Acne Management with Dr. John Barbieri, MD Aug 20, 2026 2232 Send us Fan MailAcne & Rosacea Pearls with Dr. John Barbieri: Diagnosis, Antibiotics, Isotretinoin Dosing, and Pregnancy-Safe Options | The Derm ResidentIn this “Meet the Expert” episode of The Derm Resident, Dr. Jonny Hatch talks with acne and rosacea expert Dr. John Barbieri about practical, early-resident approaches to acne and common mimickers, emphasizing comedones as a key differentiator
Ep 3: Acne Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Variants, and Topical Management
Ep 3: Acne Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Variants, and Topical Management Aug 19, 2026 3300 Send us Fan MailAcne Boot Camp: Pathogenesis, Clinical Evaluation, Variants, Mimickers & First-Line Topicals | The Derm ResidentHosts Dr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis introduce The Derm Resident and begin an acne “boot camp” covering high-yield basics for clinic and boards. They review acne’s etymology and outline the four pillars of pathogenesis: follicular hyperkeratinization (microcomed
Ep 2: The Full Body Skin Exam
Ep 2: The Full Body Skin Exam Aug 18, 2026 3229 Send us Fan MailFull Body Skin Exam: Sequence, Missed Sites, and High-Yield Lesions for Skin Cancer Screening | The Derm ResidentIn episode two of The Derm Resident, hosts Dr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis walk through a practical approach to the full body skin exam for skin cancer screening, emphasizing the importance of a consistent exam sequence, patient communication, and documenting spots
Ep 1: Intro to Dermatology | Framework and Morphology
Ep 1: Intro to Dermatology | Framework and Morphology Aug 17, 2026 3735 Send us Fan MailDermatology Morphology Basics: Building Differentials & Primary vs Secondary Lesions | The Derm ResidentHosts Dr. Jonny Hatch and Dr. Deven Curtis introduce The Derm Resident and outline the podcast’s goal of reviewing dermatologic diseases by pathogenesis, clinical features, workup, and management to help with clinic and boards. They discuss an approach to building differentia

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