Hold onto your antioxidants—this episode of the podcast is a full-court press on free radicals!

When it comes to the science of antioxidants and topical formulations, we have the right person-dermatologist Dr. Mark Lupin debuts as a faculty expert on the podcast to practically decipher what you NEED to know

Also debuting on the podcast, but as a guest co-host, is dermatologist Dr. Vincent Richer who's ready to fire up the hot seat with pharmacist Aaron Sihota to ask the tough questions.

Don’t miss our RAPID FIRE round where we break down must-know ingredients faster than you can say ‘free radical!’ 🚀🦸

We dust off your old sunscreen routine and show you why slathering on antioxidants might just be your skin’s new secret weapon. Tune in for a fast-paced conversation that hops effortlessly from clinic chairs to concert halls, apples to ferulic acid, and vitamin C to conjugated retinol. Here, myths get busted, fancy science terms get decoded, and you’ll finally learn the ABCs of a top-tier skincare regimen—no sunscreen-shy patients or lost winter gloves required. ☀️🧴🍏

Trust us, this episode is your on-demand playbook reference for practice! 🎧📖

Learning Objectives:

1. Antioxidant Fundamentals: Understand how environmental aggressors cause oxidative stress on the skin and how antioxidants serve as powerful defenders. The latest science on how these mighty molecules supercharge your broad-spectrum sunscreen and reduce UV-induced damage?🌞🔬 ‍🍃
2. Key Ingredients in formulations: Identify evidence-based antioxidant ingredients, learn why they’re paired together, and explore optimal formulation concentrations and pH levels for maximum skin benefits. 🍏🔬
3. Critical Evaluation of Research: Gain tools and strategies to discern credible studies from marketing fluff, ensuring more informed clinical recommendations. 📚🔎
4. Integration into Practice: Discover practical tips for incorporating antioxidants into morning routines, combining them effectively with sunscreens, and managing patient expectations. ⏰✔️
5. Future Directions in Dermatology: Explore the promising frontier of antioxidant research, including their potential to complement medical interventions and the call for standardized validation measures. 🔭🚀

Get ready for an antioxidant masterclass 🤓✨— that’ll have you completely rethinking your recommendations!

ABOUT DR.MARK LUPIN MD FRCPC DABD

VICTORIA, BC

Dr. Lupin is a Board-certified Dermatologist, Founder in 1998 of Cosmedica Laser Centre in Victoria, British Columbia and Chief Clinical Officer of MedSpa Partners Inc.He has degrees in Mathematics, Music and Medicine having studied at the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Dalhousie University, Indiana University and the University of Southern California. He has special interests in photodermatology and laser medicine, having studied under Professor John Hawk at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, London, England. He is active with research and education, has additional subspecialty training in Neurology and is past President of the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society.

As a concert violinist, Dr Lupin has performed as soloist at Carnegie Hall, New York and with major orchestras around the world. He is Concertmaster of the World Doctors Orchestra (WDO), performing most recently in Australia at the Sydney Opera House, with all proceeds donated to charities. His research interests extend to space medicine and fluid dynamics where he has been active with mathematical modeling for space tools and has developed several patent pending energy efficient devices.

ABOUT Dr. Vincent Richer MD FRCPC

VANCOUVER, BC

Dr Vincent Richer practices cosmetic dermatology at Pacific Derm Atelier in Vancouver and holds a position as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Dermatology and Skin Science. He trained at Université de Montréal in Medicine and Dermatology and completed a fellowship in Photobiology and Cutaneous Laser Surgery at UBC. He is involved as a subinvestigator in cosmetic clinical trials, has published 35+ peer reviewed scientific articles and is active in undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Clear Skin (and Soggy Shoes) in Amsterdam! 🌧️👟✨

Ready to revolutionize your approach to atopic dermatitis? 🤔

Join us on the latest episode of the Skin and Joints podcast, live from the EADV in Amsterdam! 🇳🇱

Dr. Marissa Joseph and Dr. Max Sauder, braved the Dutch downpours to bring you exclusive insights into lebrikizumab—the new kid on the block that's making waves 🌊 in eczema treatment.

Discover how this IL-13 inhibitor is changing the game 🎯 with its long-term efficacy, flexible dosing schedules, and impressive safety profile. 📊 We'll dive deep into the ADJOIN study's three-year data, discuss where lebrikizumab fits into the current treatment landscape for their respective practices 🩺, and explore how it could be a game-changer for your patients..

🗺️Get a taste of our guests' Amsterdam adventures—from waterlogged wanderings 🚶‍♀️🌧️ to culinary delights 🍽️ Plus, find out why Max might be shopping for a princess dress 👗 before the next conference 🏰🎢

🎙️ Tune in and get ready to see atopic dermatitis treatment in a whole new light! 💡

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the mechanism of action of lebrikizumab in treating atopic dermatitis, focusing on its role as an IL-13 inhibitor 🧬.
2. Analyze the long-term efficacy and safety data from the ADjoin study, emphasizing the durability of lebrikizumab over a three-year period 📈.
3. Compare the dosing regimens (biweekly vs. monthly) of lebrikizumab and their implications for patient adherence and treatment outcomes 📆.
4. Evaluate how lebrikizumab fits into current clinical practice for atopic dermatitis, considering patient preferences and the spectrum of available therapies 🩺.
5. Recognize the importance of expanding therapeutic options in atopic dermatitis management and how to personalized patient care 🎯.

ABOUT DR.MARISSA JOSEPH

Dermatologist, Toronto, ON

Marissa Joseph, MSc, MD, FRCPC ( Pediatrics), FRCPC ( Dermatology)

Dr. Marissa Joseph is a board certified Pediatrician and Dermatologist after completing Pediatric training at the Hospital For Sick Children, following with a Dermatology residency at the University of Toronto. She completed a MSc in Community Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Dr. Joseph is full time academic faculty at the Unee Schachter Dermatology Centre at Women's College Hospital. She also works at the Hospital For Sick Children where she manages children with complex dermatologic disease in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as a pediatric laser treatment program. Dr. Joseph enjoys her diverse practice in general adult, pediatric and surgical dermatology. Her clinical and research interests include inflammatory skin disorders such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativersity of Toronto. She has received and has been nominated for teaching awards in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Dr. Joseph is the Medical Director of the Ricky Kaniva; genodermatoses, and equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Dr. Maxwell Sauder is a board-certified dermatologist with additional fellowship training. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at McMaster University and completed a residency in dermatology at The University of Ottawa. He completed fellowship training in Cutaneous Oncology at Harvard Medical School. He is a former instructor in dermatology at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Sauder is currently an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. He is an onco-dermatologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He also practices at Toronto Dermatology Centre where he is the research director and the director of the Pigmented Lesion Clinic.

Well published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Sauder has also authored several book chapters, been referenced on www.uptodate.com, and has won numerous awards including the Partner’s President Prize at Harvard and the Royal College’s Detweiler Fellowship Award. His publications have covered topics such as eczema, patient education, aesthetic dermatology, sun safety, psoriasis, biologics, adverse drug reactions, hemangiomas, contact dermatitis, cutaneous oncology, and a host of complex medical dermatology conditions.

Epsode supported by an Independent Medical Educational Grant from Lilly.

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🚴‍♀️ Biking and the Battle Against Itch! 🎙️

Live from the charming canals of Amsterdam at the EADV 2024 meeting, we sit down with the ever-energetic Dr. Perla Lansang from Toronto!

🍁 She's ditched cabs and metros to embrace the Dutch biking culture, even bringing her own bike across the pond! 🚲🌍 From navigating streets with more bikes than people 😲 to packing rain ponchos for unpredictable weather ☔, Dr. Lansang shares her love for the city.

🍽️ She's on a mission to find the best delectable mini Dutch pancakes topped with butter and powdered sugar 🥞✨. And while we couldn't coax the secret behind her infamous kale smoothie 🥬🥤, we dive into something even more exciting.

We explore late breaking fresh new data presented at EADV on nemolizumab, the new therapeutic targeting IL-31 that's set to revolutionize atopic dermatitis treatment! What does this new 56-week data from an interim analysis of the phase III ARCADIA long-term extension study mean for your patients?

🧪🔥 Discover how this game-changing drug offers rapid itch relief—some patients feel better in just days! 😮🧖‍♂️

We'll unpack nemolizumab’s long-term efficacy and safety in atopic dermatitis, discuss the stellar safety profile, and delve into how it is poised to transform patient care by improving sleep 😴 and overall quality of life 🌟.

This episode is packed with laughs 😂, insightful clinical pearls 🩺, and a sprinkle of Dutch delight! 🎧🌷

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the pivotal role of IL-31 in atopic dermatitis and why nemolizumab's targeting of this cytokine is a breakthrough.
2. Review the design, key findings, and clinical significance of the Arcadia 1 and 2 long-term extension data up to 56 weeks.
3. Discuss the rapid efficacy and excellent safety profile of nemolizumab and its impact on itch relief, clearance and patient adherence.
4. Evaluate the clinical implications of integrating nemolizumab into practice and its potential to transform atopic dermatitis management.

ABOUT Dr. Perla Lansang, MD, FRCPC ( Dermatology)

Toronto, ON

Dr. Perla Lansang is a full-time staff dermatologist and associate professor in the Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto where she is the Division Head of Dermatology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She is also cross appointed at the Section of Paediatric Dermatology at the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Division of Obstetric Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

She completed her medical school and dermatology residency at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital. Having done fellowships in paediatric dermatology at The Hospital for Sick Children and in advanced medical dermatology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Dr. Lansang’s practice is a mixture of pediatric, adolescent, and adult dermatology, with a special focus on psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous lymphoma, pregnancy dermatoses, and general medical dermatology. She has a special interest in immune-mediated skin diseases and has extensive clinical and research experience in many areas of immunodermatology.

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🎙 Amsterdam Stories, Delta Force & A Game-Changing Topical for Chronic Hand Eczema

🎉✨ Melinda Knows Best is BACK! 🚀💥

This time, Dr. Gooderham brings us a heavyweight showdown 🥊 between a new topical superhero 🦸‍♀️ and the reigning oral champ 💊 in the battle against Chronic Hand Eczema! reporting live from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in the beautiful city of Amsterdam! 🇳🇱✨

In this special episode, we’re diving into the Delta Force Trial – a bold study comparing topical delgocitinib to oral alitretinoin for chronic hand eczema 💊🧴

👀 Dr. Gooderham spills the beans on impressive results, rapid relief, and how this new treatment is about to change the game for dermatologists and patients alike. 🎉

Oh, and don’t worry, we didn’t forget to ask about her Amsterdam adventures! 🌍 Did she run into some famous faces at dinner? 🍽️👀 Tune in for the scoop!

💡 Melinda Knows Best will keep you at the cutting edge of CHE breakthroughs. 👩‍⚕️✨

🎯 Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the Delta Force Trial Findings: Understand the significance of the Delta Force trial comparing topical delgocitinib to oral alitretinoin for chronic hand eczema. 🧴💊
2. Evaluate the Efficacy of Topicals vs Orals for chronic hand eczema: Learn about the early onset of symptom relief with delgocitinib, including i reductions in HEXI scores and patient quality of life improvements. ⏱️📉
3. Identify Key Real-World Implications: Discuss how this new topical treatment can shift the landscape for clinicians and patients, offering rapid, safe relief without the headaches (literally!) of oral therapies. 💡
4. Dive into secondary endpoints, including itch and pain relief, and how this data compares to other major clinical trials in hand eczema treatment. 📊🔬

ABOUT Dr.Melinda Gooderham, MD, FRCPC ( Dermatology)

Toronto, ON

Melinda Gooderham MD MSc FRCPC Dr. Gooderham is a Dermatologist and Medical Director at the SKiN Centre for Dermatology and an Investigator with Probity Medical Research. She is an Assistant Professor at Queens University and a Consultant Physician at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Gooderham has been the principal investigator for over 200 clinical trials and she practices with a focus on inflammatory diseases of the skin. She also contributes to several peer-reviewed dermatology publications as an associate editor, reviewer, and has been an author of 205 articles. She enjoys lecturing to global audiences on new therapies for skin diseases.

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🎙️ Skin Joins Podcast Wrap-Up: Sunny Stories & Cool Pools 🌞

We welcome back Dr. Michele Ramien, who graced our podcast last July from the sunny World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore. 🌏 Fast forward, she reflects on dermatology innovation from vibrant city of San Diego! 🌴

Dr. Ramien shares a delightful (and chilly) San Diego story about renting a house wit, a freezing-cold pool, and a group of eager people determined to swim🏊‍♂️❄️

We deep dive into the exciting highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology conference. Dr. Ramien, attending AAD for the first time in a while, reveals fascinating pearls and🩺✨ innovative treatments including the potential for disease remission in young patients, as well as fresh new insights on melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Asian skin 🌟

Dr. Ramien also touches on the importance of adapting treatments for different skin types and the promising future of pediatric dermatology. 👶💡

Learning Objectives:

1. 🌍 Understand the global advancements in dermatology from the AAD conference.
2. 🧴 Learn about innovative treatments for atopic dermatitis, including pediatric applications.
3. 🎨 Explore the management of melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in diverse skin types.
4. 🧒 Discover the potential for disease remission in young patients with early and targeted treatments.

Tune in for a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and a sneak peek into the future of dermatological treatments. 📚🔍

Stay tuned, stay informed, and as always, keep your skin happy 🌟🧴

Supported by an IME Grant from Pfizer

ABOUT Dr. Michele L. Ramien

Pediatric Dermatologist | Calgary

Dr. Michele Ramien is an academic dermatologist based at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, Canada. She has both pediatric and general medical dermatology practices, with a focus on teaching and mentoring the next generations and research interests in eczema management, patient education, and severe cutaneous reactions in children.

Dr. Ramien enjoys volunteer leadership positions as a way to meet colleagues across the country, like-minded and not, who believe that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change and improve dermatology and delivery of care in Canada.

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🎙️ More than Skin Deep Insights with Dr. Lauren Lam!🎙️

👩‍⚕️💬 As we get close to wrapping up our coverage of AAD 2024, get ready as we welcome back Dr. Lauren Lam. We dive deep into her recent experience at the AAD in sunny San Diego. 🌞🏖️

Learning Objectives:

1. 🧠 Understand the practical applications of translational medicine in dermatology, particularly in treating chronic skin conditions.
2. 🛠️ Identify key clinical pearls and advancements in dermatology that can be immediately implemented in practice to improve patient care.

What’s on the agenda for this mini-podcast drop?

1. 🌟 San Diego Stories: From bar hopping in a Japanese-themed spot 🌸🍹 to pelican watching at the pier 🦩📸, Lauren shares her unique experiences and the vibrant cultural mix that San Diego offers.
2. 🔍 Translational Medicine Takeaways: Discover how the latest advancements in bench-to-bedside research are transforming dermatological practices. 🧬🩺
3. 💡 Clinical Pearls Galore:

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa Insights: Understand why de-roofing is essential even with biologics 🩹🔬.
• Alopecia Areata Breakthroughs: Learn about the impact of JAK inhibitors 🧑‍🦲➡️🧑‍🦰.
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum Progress: Hear about the promising results of IL-36 inhibitors in treating this challenging condition 💉🌟.

Join us for a lively episode that blends professional insights with personal anecdotes, and don't miss out on the laughter and wisdom Dr. Lam brings to the table 🎧✨

ABOUT Dr. Lauren Lam

Dermatologist | Calgary

Dr. Lauren Lam is a Canadian & American board-certified dermatologist. She is a native Calgarian who completed her medical school training at the University of Calgary & her dermatology residency at the University of Alberta. Since graduating, Dr. Lam has become a Clinical Lecturer with the University of Alberta. Her particular passions in dermatology are acne & hidradenitis suppurativa deroofings. In addition to her regular practice, she volunteers on overseas medical trips. Her passion for providing care for under-served populations has taken her to Nunavut & rural Fiji. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lam is a proud aunt to 4 dogs, culinary enthusiast & international explorer.

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