Introducing The Spot Check, the latest addition to the lineup of esteemed dermatology podcasts from Dermsquared™. In this exciting new venture for physician assistants and nurse practitioners, periodic timely episodes spotlight key special events, upcoming conferences, professional opportunities, and more. If you’re a PA or NP, The Spot Check is your go-to resource for staying informed, connected, and inspired. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and make the most of important happenings in dermatology.
The Spot Check
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Introducing The Spot Check, the latest addition to the lineup of esteemed dermatology podcasts from Dermsquared™. In this exciting new venture for physician assistants and nurse practitioners, periodic timely episodes spotlight key special events, upcoming conferences, professional opportunities, and more. If you’re a PA or NP, The Spot Check is your go-to resource for staying informed, connected, and inspired. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and make the most of important happenings in dermatology.
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July 24, 2026
Alopecia Areata Beyond the SALT Score: Patient Selection, Monitoring, and Long-Term Management
Alopecia areata (AA) may be measured by the percentage of scalp hair loss, but the numbers don’t tell a full story. A patient with limited visible involvement may still be experiencing profound changes in confidence, relationships, identity, and daily life. In this episode of The Spot Check, Jamie Restivo, PA-C, is joined by Matthew Brunner, PA-C, for a walk through the alopecia areata patient journey, from initial assessment and treatment selection to baseline testing, follow-up, and long-term management with deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi). Brunner begins with the SALT score, explaining how it gives clinicians an objective way to quantify scalp hair loss and track response over time. But severity should also account for rapid progression, eyebrow or eyelash involvement, previous treatment response, and psychosocial burden. Alopecia areata is not cosmetic. It’s a chronic autoimmune disease that can disrupt a patient’s fundamental sense of self. When considering a JAK inhibitor, Brunner recommends moving beyond a rigid treatment ladder. Patient goals, medical history, comorbidities, reproductive plans, previous therapies, and tolerance for risk all belong in the discussion. Counseling should be deliberate, not rushed. “This isn’t a conversation you have standing with your patient,” he says. The episode also gets into the practical details of starting deuruxolitinib, including baseline labs, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis screening, vaccination status, pregnancy considerations, lipid monitoring, and the CYP2C9 genotype testing required before treatment. Brunner then outlines his approach to follow-up, using SALT scores, photography, adherence checks, and subtle signs of improvement such as fine vellus hairs, reduced shedding, or early eyebrow and eyelash regrowth. Just as important is preparing patients for the pace of treatment. “This is a marathon, it’s not a sprint,” Brunner says. Meaningful regrowth may take months, and improvement doesn’t mean the disease has been cured. From patient selection and safety counseling to the first signs of response, this episode provides a grounded framework for treating alopecia areata earlier, monitoring it thoughtfully, and helping patients stay the course. Disclaimer: This episode of The Spot Check is supported by an industry sponsor. Topic areas and guest participation may be informed by sponsor interest. The sponsor may have had the opportunity to review the content for medical accuracy; however, the clinical discussion and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests. This program is intended for health care professionals and is provided for educational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as medical advice. Clinicians are responsible for reviewing prescribing information and applying independent clinical judgment within their scope of practice.
July 10, 2026
Sunscreen Pearls: Practical Counseling Tips for Everyday Dermatology Practice
Sunscreen counseling may have once been simple, but the work has become a bit more complex. These days, patients come in with many great questions. What does “sensitive skin” really mean? Is baby sunscreen different? Do sprays work? Are mineral sunscreens safer? What about vitamin D, sunscreen absorption, and “clean” beauty claims? In this episode of The Spot Check, Jamie Restivo, PA-C, is joined by Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, one of dermatology’s leading voices in photoprotection, cosmetic science, and skin care research, for a practical, myth-clearing conversation on sunscreen science and patient counseling. Dr Draelos begins by decoding the language patients see on sunscreen labels. “Sensitive skin on a sunscreen label means absolutely nothing,” she explains, from a regulatory standpoint, though many products marketed this way tend to rely on mineral filters such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and may undergo sensitive skin panel testing. Baby sunscreen, she adds, is also more about marketing and store placement than a distinct formulation category. The conversation moves from labels to what actually happens when patients use sunscreen. Most sunscreen failures are not failures of the product but failures of application, like too little product, skip areas, lack of a continuous film, water exposure, rubbing off, sweating, and missed reapplication. Spray sunscreens require particular care, too. Spray sunscreens require particular care, too. The practical takeaway is clear: spray, rub, spray, rub, spray, rub to build an even, protective layer. The episode also tackles SPF selection, reapplication, mineral versus chemical filters, tinted sunscreens, eye irritation, vitamin D concerns, and ingredient safety. Higher SPF provides a greater margin of error because “no one ever applies a sunscreen optimally,” she says. And when patients worry that sunscreen prevents vitamin D production, she recommends checking levels and using oral supplementation rather than relying on sun exposure. Finally, they discuss the FDA approval of bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen filter approved in the U.S. in more than 25 years. Photostable, broad spectrum, and already used globally, bemotrizinol may help usher in a new era of sunscreen formulation in the United States. From marketing claims to real-use counseling, this episode gives dermatology clinicians practical language and clinically grounded pearls to help patients choose, apply, and actually use sunscreen more effectively.
June 26, 2026
Beyond Isotretinoin: Long Term Management, Controversies, and What’s Next in Acne
Part two of this Acne Awareness Month series picks up with the questions that can make isotretinoin feel a little complicated. Jamie Restivo, PA-C, and John Barbieri, MD, MBA, move into the issues clinicians counsel on constantly, like psychiatric safety, inflammatory bowel disease, lab monitoring, supportive skin care, maintenance after treatment, and newer as well as trending acne therapies. Dr Barbieri brings a measured, evidence-based approach to psychiatric counseling, acknowledging that mood changes can occur while emphasizing the broader context of acne’s psychosocial burden. He also discusses how he talks about inflammatory bowel disease, why acne and IBD may share inflammatory pathways, and the ways prior antibiotic exposure can complicate interpreting risk. The episode then turns to lab monitoring, where practice patterns still vary widely. Dr Barbieri walks through his approach to baseline and peak-dose testing, triglycerides, liver enzymes, and less frequent monitoring. The conversation stays practical, with attention to what actually changes management vs what may simply add burden for patients. From there, Restivo and Dr Barbieri move into the supportive care patients need to get through treatment: barrier-focused cleansers and moisturizers, lip care, dry eye, nasal dryness, and what to avoid while on isotretinoin. They also discuss the end of a course, including when doing nothing may be appropriate, when topical retinoids may make sense, and recognizing patient anxiety about recurrence in the plan. The episode closes by widening the lens to acne care beyond isotretinoin, including LED light devices, hormonal therapy, topical retinoids, clascoterone, and oral antibiotics. It is a jam-packed conversation about prescribing thoughtfully, counseling honestly, and building acne treatment plans that are both evidence-based and real-world.
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