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Dermasphere
For dermatology practitioners, Dermasphere covers the most important updates from the latest articles and research in the field. Maybe you don’t have time to read the journals—but we hope you have time to listen to a podcast about them!
Recent Episodes
Oct. 12, 2026
194. HPV vaccines for AKs - with Dr. John Linabury! - GA-like id reaction to inflamed molluscum - Brepocitinib for dermatomyositis - The case of the non-healing knee... Morel-Lavallée lesions
HPV vaccines for AKs - with Dr. John Linabury! [article] GA-like id reaction to inflamed molluscum [article] Brepocitinib for dermatomyositis [article] The case of the non-healing knee... Morel-Lavallée lesions [article] Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! https://physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare Want to donate to the cause? Do so here! Donate to the podcast: uofuhealth.org/dermasphere Check out our video content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dermaspher
Sept. 28, 2026
193. SCoRCH syndrome to TMP/SMX - An ancient remedy ("Bald's eyesalve") for biofilms - Leg-length discrepancy in CMTC - GLP-1s reduce the risk of psoriasis and HS
SCoRCH syndrome to TMP/SMX [article] An ancient remedy ("Bald's eyesalve") for biofilms [article] Leg-length discrepancy in CMTC [article] GLP-1s reduce the risk of psoriasis and HS [article] Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! https://physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare Want to donate to the cause? Do so here! Donate to the podcast: uofuhealth.org/dermasphere Check out our video content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dermaspherepodcast and
Sept. 14, 2026
192. po tofacitnib (now generic!) in dermatology - with Dr. Peter Lio! - Topical cyclosporine for lichen planopilaris - Tacrolimus ointment: Safe in little kids - Acitretin for chemoprevention of SCCs
po tofacitnib (now generic!) in dermatology - with Dr. Peter Lio! [article] Topical cyclosporine for lichen planopilaris [article] Tacrolimus ointment: Safe in little kids [article] Acitretin for chemoprevention of SCCs [article] Learn more about Dr. Lio’s work @ https://chicagoeczema.com/ Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! https://physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare Want to donate to the cause? Do so here! Donate to the podcast: uofuhealth.org/dermasphere
Aug. 31, 2026
191. Dr. Feldman on PROBABILITY BIASES - Difamilast: Another nonsteroidal topical for AD - Bruising from polycaprolactone - Bx of normal-looking skin in kids - Dupi facial redness: from demodex???
Dr. Feldman on PROBABILITY BIASES [Dr. Feldman's Book] Difamilast: Another nonsteroidal topical for AD [article] Bruising from polycaprolactone [article] Bx of normal-looking skin in kids [article] Dupi facial redness: from demodex??? [article] Want to expand your dermatology knowledge? Check out Summit Derm here! https://medicine.utah.edu/dermatology/education/cme-opportunities/summit Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-p
Aug. 17, 2026
190. Dr. Feldman on THE OSTRICH EFFECT - Home phototherapy rocks! - with Dr. Kristina Duffin! - Clip show: Episodes 181-190!
Dr. Feldman on THE OSTRICH EFFECT [Dr. Feldman's Book] Home phototherapy rocks! - with Dr. Kristina Duffin! [article] Clip show: Episodes 181-190! [episodes] Want to expand your dermatology knowledge? Check out Summit Derm here! https://medicine.utah.edu/dermatology/education/cme-opportunities/summit Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare Want to donate to the cause? Do so here! Donate to the podcast: uofuhealth.o
Aug. 3, 2026
189. Dr. Feldman on THE EASTERLIN PARADOX - More ways to reach the dermatologically curious - with Dr. Amit Om! - Highlights from the SPD - Saltwater cures warts!?!?!
Dr. Feldman on THE EASTERLIN PARADOX [Dr. Feldman's Book] More ways to reach the dermatologically curious - with Dr. Amit Om! [The Derm 5's Substack] Highlights from the SPD Saltwater cures warts!?!?! [article] Want to expand your dermatology knowledge? Check out Summit Derm here! https://medicine.utah.edu/dermatology/education/cme-opportunities/summit Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHO model! physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare Want to donate to the cau
Recent Blog Posts
March 10, 2025
The 2025 Dermie Awards!
The Coolest Thing We Learned Winner! Episode 152. Swearing for analgesia [article] Runner-up! Episode 161. Dr. Feldman, specifically on NEGATIVITY BIAS and THE HEDONIC TREADMILL [Dr. Feldman's Book] Other nominees: Ep…
March 10, 2024
The 2024 Dermie Awards!
The Coolest Thing We Learned Winner! Episode 135. Mind over matter over wound healing [article] Runner-up! Episode 142. See-through mice [article] Other nominees: Episode 132. Petroleum jelly:It's awesome, and here's why [arti…
March 10, 2023
The 2023 Dermie Awards!
The Coolest Thing We Learned Winner! Episode 119. Selenium sulfide for hyperkeratosis [article] Runner-up! Episode 110. Most published findings are false - with Phil Watkins! [article] Other nominees: Episode 114. UV nail drye…
About the Hosts
Luke Johnson, MD
Luke is an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in pediatric dermatology and sees both children and adults in his practice. He also likes doing kooky things like making podcasts.
Michelle Tarbox, MD
Michelle is an associate professor of dermatology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is fellowship-trained in dermatopathology; her clinical interests include cosmetics and hair disorders.
Dermasphere is now on BlueSky!
Hello listeners! Our team has opened a Dermasphere account on BlueSky. Give us a follow as our hosts unpack the latest dermatology research and clinical pearls while meeting some of the leaders in the field! Check out our profile at the link below.
https://bsky.app/profile/dermasphere.bsky.social