Expert Interviews

Emergence of Trichophyton Indotineae: A Call for Culture-Driven Antifungal Therapy
March 17, 2025

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, shares how the rise of T.indotineae, a terbinafine-resistant fungal species, has shifted her treatment approach.

Daniel Butler, MD, a Leader in Geriatric Dermatology, Says Focus on the Overlap in the Etiology of Itch in Older Adults
March 17, 2025

AAD 2025: Tracing the multiple pathways that contribute to chronic itch vs looking for a singular cause helps optimize choice of therapy, Butler says.

Rethinking Shingles in Children: Expert Insights for Primary Care
March 15, 2025

Shingles is increasingly being observed in healthy, immunocompetent children. Elizabeth Swanson, MD, discusses how to recognize and respond.

Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Efficacy: A Conversation with Elizabeth Swanson, MD
March 14, 2025

Dr Swanson discusses the resurgence of measles and emphasizes the safety and efficacy of the measles vaccine.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Update: A Conversation with Elizabeth Swanson, MD
March 13, 2025

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, discusses the changing face of HFMD, focusing on the increasingly prevalent coxsackievirus A6 strain and its unique characteristics

JiaDe Yu, MD: When to Refer Pediatric Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis
March 13, 2025

In an interview at AAD 2025, Dr Yu emphasized the importance of managing contact dermatitis early and effectively to prevent long-term complications.

Advances in Understanding of Itch: A Conversation with Brian S Kim, MD, MTR, at the 2025 AAD Meeting
March 12, 2025

Brian S Kim, MD, a leading investigator in the study of itch physiology, discusses the marked progress made in understanding the sensation and targeting its treatment.

Contact Dermatitis: Expert Insights on First-Line and Emerging Therapies
March 12, 2025

JiaDe 'Jeff' Yu, MD, discusses first-line therapies, emerging biologics, and the potential of molecular biomarkers for improved diagnosis.

JiaDe Yu, MD: Key Signs of Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Children
March 11, 2025

AAD 2025. JiaDe Yu, MD, discusses key clinical signs of pediatric ACD, when to consider patch testing, and how identifying contact allergens can improve patient care.

Elizabeth Swanson, MD: When HSV Causes Big Dermatologic Problems
March 10, 2025

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, breaks down the role of the Herpes Simplex Virus in 3 special circumstances, part of her AAD 2025 presentation, "Big Rashes In Little Patients."