The JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk Barber

Engaging dermatology conversations with authors of the articles in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kirk Barber. JCMS is the peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Dermatology Association.

The JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk Barber is a health podcast hosted by Canadian Dermatology Association, with 103 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Canadian Dermatology Association hosts The JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk Barber, a health show with 103 episodes published.

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  The JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk Barber

  Episode 104: Treating the Field: Dr. Steven Feldman on Sun Damage and Actinic Keratoses

  Aug 18, 202628 min

  “There’s probably a whole field that’s been affected by the sun and the resulting DNA damage.” An actinic keratosis may appear to be an isolated lesion—but it can also signal a much larger field of sun-damaged, precancerous skin. Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Steven Feldman about field cancerization and how its size should influence the treatment of actinic keratoses. They discuss the difference between treating individual lesions and an entire field, the role of topical therapies, and whether approved treatment limits reflect the much larger areas of precancerous change dermatologists encounter in clinical practice. They also consider how clinicians balance cancer prevention against treatment discomfort, patient age, overall health and the relatively low risk of an individual actinic keratosis progressing to skin cancer. Their wide-ranging conversation explores the difficulty of clinically defining a field, the cumulative effects of sun damage, the potential cosmetic benefits of field therapy and the need for a more nuanced approach to sun protection. The conversation is based on the JCMS article “The Characterization of the Relationship Between Field Cancerization and the Number of Actinic Keratoses.” Dr. Steven Feldman is a professor of dermatology, pathology, social sciences and health policy at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina. He also leads the Center for Dermatology Research. For more on the treatment of actinic keratoses, listen to Episode 82 of JCMS Author Interviews, featuring Dr. Christopher Chew and an Australian perspective on managing the condition. Dr. Barber and his guest do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of this podcast. For more great CDA podcasts, check out Dermalogues, our residents podcast hosted by Dr. Kerri Purdy. To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca. This podcast is produced by David McGuffin and Graham McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca

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  Editor's Choice - Episode 103: Canada’s Tick Invasion - What You Need to Know with Dr. Katie Clow

  Aug 5, 202633 min

  Reports of ticks are surging across Canada as blacklegged ticks expand into regions once too cold or dry to support established populations. What is driving their spread—and what does it mean for the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses? In this special Editor’s Choice episode, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Katie Clow, one of Canada’s leading researchers in tick ecology and tick-borne disease. They discuss how climate change, migratory birds, wildlife and changing habitats are reshaping the country’s tick populations. Dr. Clow explains how ticks find and attach to their hosts, how the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease moves from a tick’s gut into its saliva, and why removing a tick promptly can reduce the risk of transmission. The conversation also examines striking regional differences in infection rates, the emergence of anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the challenges of controlling ticks in the environment, and the potentially alarming arrival of invasive species such as the Asian longhorned tick in North America. Dr. Clow is an associate professor at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, where her research explores the connections between human, animal and environmental health. This episode is supported by an educational grant from Sun Pharma Canada through the CDA Corporate Supporter Program. Dr. Barber and his guests do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of this podcast. For more great CDA podcasts check out Dermalogues , our Residents podcast hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy. To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca This podcast is produced by David McGuffin and Graham McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca

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  Episode 101: Time-Driven Strategies for Inflammatory Skin Diseases - A Circadian Approach with Dr. Elena Netchiporouk

  Jul 8, 202613 min

  "The same medication, the same dose—but given at bedtime improved efficacy by 150%." Does the timing of a medication influence how well it works? In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, Assistant Professor of Medicine at McGill University and attending dermatologist at the McGill University Health Centre, about the emerging science of chronotherapeutics. Dr. Netchiporouk explains how the body's circadian rhythms influence inflammation, immune responses, skin barrier repair, and wound healing. She discusses evidence suggesting that timing therapies to coincide with these biological cycles may improve treatment outcomes for inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and chronic spontaneous urticaria. The conversation explores practical implications for commonly used therapies such as methotrexate, cyclosporine, JAK inhibitors, and topical corticosteroids, while highlighting an exciting and underexplored area of dermatology that may help clinicians optimize both efficacy and tolerability. Read the article: " Time-Driven Strategies for Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Circadian Approach " in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Barber and his guests do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of this podcast. For more great CDA podcasts check out Dermalogues , our Residents podcast hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy. To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca This podcast is produced by David McGuffin and Graham McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca

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  Episode #100

  Episode 100! Trust, Compassion and Dermatitis Artefacta: Lessons from Dr. Marcelo Nico

  Jun 17, 202626 min

  “Most dermatologists hate to see these patients. But we must not hate to see them because they need help—and they need the dermatologist.” — Dr. Marcelo Nico In this 100th episode of JCMS Author Interviews, host Dr. Kirk Barber reflects on a milestone for the podcast before welcoming Dr. Marcelo Nico, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of São Paulo and a leading expert in psychodermatology. Over the past 100 episodes, JCMS Author Interviews has connected listeners with authors, researchers, and clinicians from around the world, bringing the pages of the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery to life through conversations that advance dermatologic knowledge and patient care. Kirk and his team are proud of the community that has built up around the podcast and want to send a specials thank you to everyone involved, especially our guests and you, our listeners. Dr. Nico joins the podcast to discuss his article, “Dermatitis Artefacta: A Study of 42 Patients With Management Considerations.” Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he explains why dermatitis artefacta should be viewed as a distinct clinical diagnosis rather than a diagnosis of exclusion, and shares his compassionate approach to caring for patients whose skin disease is intertwined with underlying psychiatric illness. The conversation explores the importance of trust, long-term follow-up, and recognizing the role of insight in psychodermatologic disorders. Along the way, Dr. Nico offers practical lessons for clinicians navigating some of dermatology’s most challenging patient encounters. Dr. Marcelo Nico is Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Medical School of the University of São Paulo in Brazil. His work focuses on inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases, oral mucosal disorders, and psychodermatology. Dr. Barber and his guests do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of this podcast. For more great CDA podcasts check out Dermalogues , our Residents podcast hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy. To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca This podcast is produced by David McGuffin and Graham McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca

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  Episode #99

  Episode 99: Supporting Patients Beyond the Clinic - The Vulvar Quality of Life Index with Dr. Marlene Dytoc

  Jun 4, 202629 min

  How can dermatologists better understand—and improve—the lived experience of patients with vulvar disease? In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Marlene Dytoc about her article, Evaluating the Impact of the Vulvar Quality of Life Index for New Patient Dermatology Assessments , in the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of the JCMS. Together, they explore how the Vulvar Quality of Life Index (VQLI) helps capture the often-overlooked burden of vulvar conditions and can strengthen communication between physicians and patients. The conversation also highlights the surprising impact of expert-led virtual support groups for patients with lichen sclerosus. Dr. Dytoc discusses how peer support, education, and structured quality-of-life assessments can improve patient confidence, satisfaction, and disease management—often after just a single session. Looking ahead, she shares new research examining diagnostic delays in lichen sclerosus and the factors that may contribute to missed or delayed diagnoses, including stigma, examination gaps, and limited awareness among both patients and clinicians. Dr. Barber and his guests do not receive any financial reimbursement for the production of this podcast. For more great CDA podcasts check out Dermalogues , our Residents podcast hosted by Dr Kerri Purdy. To learn more about the work of the Canadian Dermatology Association, please visit our website at dermatology.ca This podcast is produced by David McGuffin and Graham McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca Guest Bio Dr. Marlene Dytoc is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Alberta and Medical Director of the University of Alberta’s Vulvar Dermatology, Occupational Hand Eczema, and Psychodermatology Clinics. She is internationally recognized for her work in vulvar dermatology, psychodermatology, and patient-centred approaches to chronic skin disease.

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