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
Claim This Podcastby Dermsquared
5.0(6 reviews)
17 episodes
Updated Weekly
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
28
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality44
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement32
Podcast Overview
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.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
4/26/2024
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
28
Podcast Authority
BetaPoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality44
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement32
6
Excellent Areas
2
Good Performance
11
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
21 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Episode GUID Consistency
60%
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Publishing Consistency
Every 94 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
2 verified contact emails on file for The Spot Check
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
Optimizing Isotretinoin: Clinical Pearls That Change Practice Tomorrow
Isotretinoin is one of the most effective therapies in acne care, but a successful course is not as simple as reaching a number and stopping. In part one of this Acne Awareness Month episode, host Jamie Restivo, PA-C, sits down with John Barbieri, MD, MBA, to talk through treatment endpoints, recurrence, dosing, absorption, and the day-to-day decisions that shape long-term outcomes. Dr Barbieri reframes the goal of isotretinoin as long-term remission rather than a guaranteed cure, a distinction that changes how clinicians counsel patients from the beginning. He discusses why cumulative dose still matters, how clinical endpoints can help individualize care, and why getting patients clear for several months may be more meaningful than stopping at a fixed threshold alone. The conversation also gets into recurrence in a way that feels useful in practice—who may be at higher risk, recent data on relapse and retrial, and how hormonal therapies may still have a role for select patients after isotretinoin, even when they did not seem to work before. From severe inflammatory presentations to adult female acne patterns, the episode keeps returning to the same clinical truth: treatment plans should be individualized. Restivo and Dr Barbieri also spend time on absorption, once-daily dosing, micronized isotretinoin, omega-3 supplementation, antihistamines, and expectation setting that can make a course more tolerable and less frustrating for patients. The result is a practical, thoughtful discussion for clinicians who prescribe isotretinoin often, but still want to do it with more precision, flexibility, and confidence.
May 15, 2026
Smart Integration: Evidence Based Dermatology Beyond Prescriptions
Patients are already asking about diet, supplements, oils, probiotics, “natural” products, and what they saw online before they even make it into the exam room. In this episode of The Spot Check, Jamie Restivo, PA-C, sits down with Lauren Stewart, PA-C, for a practical conversation on integrative dermatology and how clinicians can respond with curiosity, caution, and a clear understanding of what the evidence can and cannot tell us. Stewart defines integrative dermatology as taking a step back rather than a step away from conventional medicine. The goal is not to replace medical therapy, but to look more broadly at what may be contributing to flares, triggers, or disease burden in conditions like atopic dermatitis, and what might help support patients between visits. Her approach blends Western medicine with nutrition, barrier support, select supplements, and other integrative tools, always with an emphasis on clinical realism and practical patient care. Much of the conversation centers on atopic dermatitis, where Stewart uses integrative strategies most often. She discusses practical counseling around fragrance free products, ceramide containing moisturizers, coconut and sunflower oils, hypochlorous acid, probiotics, and topical vitamin B12, while also highlighting the importance of “putting the fire out first” when inflammation is active in moderate to severe disease. The discussion emphasizes that traditional Western medical therapies are often necessary upfront to gain control of the disease, while supportive integrative strategies can then help maintain the skin barrier, reduce flares and overall disease burden between visits, and improve quality of life. The message is not that integrative therapies replace more advanced medical treatment, but rather that they can work alongside conventional therapies to better support long term disease management. They then move through other common disease states including psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, actinic keratoses, molluscum, and warts with quick, clinically useful considerations for each. The episode also addresses one of the more challenging aspects of this space: deciding what is truly worth recommending. Stewart talks about reviewing studies, listening carefully to patient experiences, and weighing safety, access, cost, and plausibility when the evidence is not as robust as it is for FDA approved therapies. The takeaway is not that every clinician needs to become an integrative specialist. It is that patients are already using these integrative therapies, and clinicians should be helping guide those conversations with better questions, clearer guardrails, and thoughtful recommendations that support the care they are already providing. The views expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Dermsquared. This program is intended for health care professionals and is provided for educational purposes only. Clinicians are responsible for applying independent clinical judgment in patient care.
May 4, 2026
Melanoma Today: Prevention, Prognosis, and Precision Testing
In this episode of The Spot Check, Jamie Restivo, PA-C, is joined by Andrew Baker, MBA, PA-C, for a timely, practice-focused discussion on where melanoma care stands in 2026. From prevention strategies that change patient behavior to advances in risk stratification and precision testing, they break down what’s working, what remains challenging, and how emerging tools are reshaping clinical decision-making. They begin with prevention, still the highest-leverage intervention but one that remains difficult to translate into daily behavior. Baker emphasizes simple, concrete messaging—sunburns, especially blistering ones, carry real weight over time, and indoor tanning before age 35 significantly increases risk. The challenge is making risks feel immediate enough to matter. From there, they discuss adherence. Sunscreen works, but only if patients use it. Anchoring use to existing routines, prioritizing cosmetic elegance, and connecting UV exposure to visible changes like photoaging are what actually move the needle. “Behavior change isn’t just about education alone,” Baker says. “It’s really about designing habits that are easy to repeat.” They then step back to review the broader epidemiology. Melanoma incidence continues to rise, driven in part by better detection and more frequent screening, but also by cumulative UV exposure and an aging population. At the same time, mortality has not declined proportionally, largely because more aggressive subtypes don’t follow predictable patterns and are harder to catch early. When it comes to diagnosis, the fundamentals still hold. Breslow depth, ulceration, and mitotic rate remain central to staging and prognosis. Layered onto that is a growing role for gene expression profiling (GEP). Tests like DecisionDx and Merlin add another level of biologic insight, helping refine decisions around surveillance, referral, and procedures like sentinel lymph node biopsy. The throughline is integration. Melanoma care today is about combining prevention, clinical examination, pathology, and tumor biology to more precisely define patient risk and guide management. The views expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Dermsquared. This program is intended for health care professionals and is provided for educational purposes only. Clinicians are responsible for applying independent clinical judgment in patient care.
17 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for The Spot Check
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is The Spot Check?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.