Send me a question or story!As dermatologists, we LOVE topical therapy. However there are some basic things that need to be considered when suggesting a protocol. What are you treating?What is the ultimate goal?What do you or the owner have?Can it happen?Check out some simple tips on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!00:00 – Intro01:15 – Q1: Why Are You Using Topical Therapy?04:41 – Q2: What is the Goal of the Product?05:58 – Q3: What Do You Have Available?08:45 – Q4: Can the Owner Do It?11:34 – Overview12:44 – Outro
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297. Three cases that spooked me!
Send me a question or story!Even as a specialist, I still get cases that surprise me or change appearances. It can leave me doubting what the next step is. But, if you take a breath, it is amazing what can happen when you figure them out. Check out three cases that recently threw me for a loop.1. A dog with weird paw pad ulcers2. A cat with an ulcerated nasal planum3. A service dog with non-pruritic alopecia and scalingHint: If you check out the YouTube channel, there are a lot of clinical photos!00:00 Intro02:14 Case Number 1: Veni08:02 Case Number 2: Gadget14:42 Case Number 3: Bruno19:19 Outro
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296. More Eyes with Alex Sigmund
Send me a question or story!Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO returns to the podcast to discuss something other than allergies! There are so many non-allergic things that can occur with eyeballs (or the skin around the eyes) that may also include input from a dermatologist?What non-allergic cause can lead to periocular dermatitis?How do you start evaluation of blepharitis or chemosis?We dig even deeper into eyes this week on The Derm Vet podcast!00:01 – Intro01:21 – What is the most common reason for periocular alopecia03:48 – What topical antibiotic can you safely use around the eye08:02 – Basic guidance on blepharitis12:09 – When should general practitioners consult ophthalmologists15:07 – Breeds with a strong overlap in skin and eye conditions18:01 – Outro
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295. Allergic eyes with Alex Sigmund
Send me a question or story!Back for round 2! Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO returns to talk us through periocular and ocular disease that can occur from allergies. How common is it?Should it go to ophtho or derm?Can you consider topical antihistamines? Topical steroids?We dive into all of your questions related to allergic eyeballs on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!00:00 Intro02:46 How often are you referred patients with underlying allergy issues?05:10 Managing chronic KCS associated with atopic dermatitis10:55 Topical antihistamines or steroids to manage allergic pruritus towards the eyes?18:00 Are oral antihistamines helpful for allergic conjunctivitis?21:52 JAK inhibitors, cyclosporine and steroids vs. conjunctivitis / pruritus24:40 How atopic dermatitis affects the eyes27:29 Outro
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294. How to NOT feel guilty using steroids
Send me a question or story!We have so many wonderful non-steroid options to manage itch and inflammation in veterinary dermatology. HOWEVER, there is still a time and place that steroids are necessary. It is important to not be afraid of steroids, but now when and how to use them appropriately.From stenotic ears to cost concerns, check out the situations where, even as a boarded dermatologist, I lean on steroids on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!00:00 Intro01:00 Taking away guilt for steroid use02:04 Scenarios where steroid use is considered03:07 Severe Inflammation05:05 While waiting for a slower medication to work07:27 Stenotic Ears9:11 Management of autoimmune diseases11:14 Cost Concerns13:10 Sometimes nothing else works14:56 Summary/Outro
Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatologic workups you can bring to clinical practice right away. Also, stories about navigating the messy (yet beautiful) journey of being a vet mom while building a career you love.
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