Elevate-Derm Alliance

06/01/2026

Hair loss counseling starts with better questions.

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa shares a simple but powerful shift for alopecia and hair loss visits: do not start with assumptions.

Ask how the patient styles their hair.
Ask how often they wash it.
Ask what kind of product they actually want to use.
Ask what their routine looks like when they are not sitting in your clinic.

That context can change how recommendations are received, especially when the goal is to guide patients toward safer, more sustainable hair care practices without making the conversation feel personal or judgmental.

Ask first. Guide second. Save this for your next hair loss counseling conversation.

06/01/2026

FDA Approves OTC Differin® Epiduo® for Acne Management

Differin Epiduo Acne Gel has been approved for OTC use, providing an effective dual-action treatment for acne in individuals aged 12 and older.

05/31/2026

Navigating JAK Inhibitors, Shingles in Kids, & Advanced Derm Therapies

Explore the latest advancements in immunodermatology, including JAK inhibitors, shingles management in children, and innovative treatments for vitiligo and alopecia areata.

05/30/2026

Scarring alopecia can be one of those diagnoses where the biggest clue is not always obvious from across the exam room.

Dr. Oyetewa Asempa’s RAPIDS reminder was direct: when you are evaluating hair loss, especially possible scarring hair loss, magnification matters.

Scale. Redness. Perifollicular hyperpigmentation. Follicular detail. Those clues can change the direction of the diagnosis, but only if you actually get close enough to see them.

So consider this your dermatoscope nudge for the next scalp exam. 🔎

05/28/2026

JAK inhibitor safety confidence is the part worth talking about.

The efficacy data for oral JAK inhibitors is not usually where the conversation gets stuck.

For conditions like atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, the bigger challenge is often helping clinicians, patients, and families feel informed enough to move from “I know this can work” to “I understand how to weigh the safety conversation.”

That is the nuance Dr. Lisa Swanson brought into the room at RAPIDS.

And honestly, it is the kind of nuance dermatology education needs more of. Not just whether a treatment works, but how clinicians build enough confidence in the data to explain it clearly when the decision matters.

What part of JAK inhibitor counseling do you think deserves more attention?

05/27/2026

JAK inhibitor safety counseling is where the data has to become language.

Not perfect textbook language.
Not a 45-minute explanation.
Not a list of every possible detail until the patient is more overwhelmed than informed.

The useful version is the one you can say clearly, consistently, and confidently when a patient or parent asks, “But is it safe?”

That was the point Dr. Lisa Swanson drove home at RAPIDS: before the conversation happens in the room, the phrasing needs to be ready.

Because with oral JAK inhibitors, the goal is not just knowing the safety data. It is being able to translate it into a conversation patients and families can actually follow.

05/27/2026

The Future of Immunodermatology: JAK Inhibitors and Genetic Profiling

Explore advancements in immunodermatology with JAK inhibitors, genetic profiling, and their impact on personalized treatment for atopic derm and beyond.

05/26/2026

Dermatology APP Summer Conference roll call! 📣

This feels targeted for a reason….

And somehow, it looks a lot like the person still thinking about registering! 🤔

Join us in San Diego at the Elevate-Derm Summer Conference for education, connection, and all the in-room moments you’ll be glad you didn’t miss.

Don’t just be the favorite attendee in theory. Register and be there this July!

05/24/2026

Overcoming the "Conference Panic": A Newer APP’s Guide to Navigating Dermatology Events (Without the Anxiety)

Overcome conference anxiety and discover how specialized dermatology events can enhance your professional growth and networking opportunities.

05/21/2026

How Dermatology CME Conferences Keep APPs Current

The value of continuing education for dermatology professionals like PAs and NPs