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The Grenz Zone

Logan Kolb, DO; Karthik Krishnamurthy, DO

46 episodes

Logan Kolb, DO, a practicing dermatologist, breaks down common skin rashes and lesions in a simple, fun, and engaging fashion to build a strong foundation of dermatology knowledge for dermatology providers.

Episodes

  1. Ep45 – MISC – Hypopigmented Lesions

    · 27 min · S3 E45

    Episode 45 covers the high yield facts about hypopigmented lesions! Check out our first YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14A5gQNZFGM Donate to The Grenz Zone: https://grenzzonederm.com/donate/ Connect…

  2. Ep44 – DERMAL – Histiocytic – Sarcoidosis

    · 28 min · S3 E44

    Episode 44 continues the dermal reaction pattern with a look at sarcoidosis. Check out our first YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14A5gQNZFGM Donate to The Grenz Zone: https://grenzzonederm.com/donate/…

  3. Ep43 – DERMAL – Histiocytic – Granuloma Annulare

    · 23 min · S3 E43

    Episode 43 continues the dermal reaction pattern with a deep dive on granuloma annulare. Check out our first YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14A5gQNZFGM Donate to The Grenz Zone:…

  4. Ep42 – DERMAL – Depositional disorders

    · 29 min · S3 E42

    Episode 42 kicks off the dermal reaction pattern with concise details of the numerous dermal depositional disorders. Connect with us: Facebook │ Instagram www.grenzzonederm.com – includes excellent episode study…

  5. Ep41 – MISC – Biologics with Dr. K Part III – Rx sent, now what? – prior auth, staffing

    · 26 min · S3 E41

    Time to bring it home! In the third and final episode of this three part interview series with Dr. Krishnamurthy, we will learn about handling prior authorizations, staffing, and other tips and tricks for best serving…

  6. Ep40 – MISC – Biologics with Dr. K Part II – Choosing your biologic

    · 25 min · S3 E40

    Let’s continue learning about biologics! In the second episode of this three part interview series with Dr. Krishnamurthy, we continue to learn about the indications for biologic use and other relevant considerations…

  7. Ep39 – MISC – Biologics with Dr. K Part I – Obj/Subj criteria, Patient buy-in

    · 25 min · S3 E39

    Get excited for some highly requested episodes! In this first episode of a three part interview series with Dr. Krishnamurthy, we will start to break down biologics: what are they, how do they work, and what makes a…

  8. Ep38 – MISC – Bumps in a Baby

    · 26 min · S3 E38

    Bumps in a baby?! Say it ain’t so! In this episode, we discuss the differential diagnosis for bumps in infants and young children ranging from benign lesions, such as milia, to more serious lesions, such as pediatric…

  9. Ep37 – MISC – Hyperhidrosis

    · 29 min · S3 E37

    In this episode, we touch on another common presentation to dermatology offices – hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms, sweaty pits, sweaty anything can be very frustrating for patients and very rewarding to get adequate…

  10. Ep36 – MISC – HS Part III – Management pearls with Dr. Joslyn Kirby, MD

    · 36 min · S3 E36

    In the third episode of season 3, we finish our three episode series on hidradenitis suppurativa with a discussion of HS management pearls with Dr. Joslyn Kirby, the vice chair of education and program director for the…

  11. Ep35 – MISC – HS Part II – Pathogenesis, Comorbidities, & Treatment

    · 29 min · S3 E35

    In the second episode of season 3, we continue our three episode series on hidradenitis suppurativa with a discussion of the pathogenesis, comorbidities, and treatment of HS. We break down the complex treatment of HS…

  12. Ep34 – MISC – Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) I – The Patient Experience With Dr. Katelyn Baker

    · 22 min · S3 E34

    In the first episode of season 3, we begin our three episode series on hidradenitis suppurativa with a discussion of the HS patient experience with Dr. Katelyn Baker, a doctor of clinical psychology who graciously…

  13. The Grenz Zone Trailer

    · 2:00 · Trailer

    Connect with us: Facebook │ Instagram www.grenzzonederm.com – includes excellent episode study guides! Feel free to contact us with any feedback through our website or at grenzzonederm@gmail.com If you enjoy the…

  14. Ep33 VASC – Vascular growths

    · 36 min · S2 E33

    We round out season 2 and the vascular reaction pattern by discussing vascular tumors and malformations. With the help of Dr. Binky, we will cover congenital and infantile hemangiomas, PHACES syndrome, port wine…

  15. Ep32 VASC – Purpuric Rash case

    · 30 min · S2 E32

    After some dense content in the past 4 episodes on vasculitis, vasculopathy, and retiform purpura, we bring it all together at the patient’s bedside with Dr. Jerry Titus-Vasculitis and walk through how to get a…

  16. Ep31 VASC – Retiform purpura

    · 21 min · S2 E31

    Like erythroderma, retiform (branching/angulated) purpura is not the diagnosis – it’s a clinical sign hinting towards a variety of underlying conditions, which can be emergent and deadly. Dr. DOOD gives us clinical…

  17. Ep30 VASC – Vasculopathy

    · 32 min · S2 E30

    Dr. Grumpypants replaces his former rival Jerry Titus-Vasculitis for a discussion on the many causes of vasculopathy, including the inherited and acquired disorders of the coagulation pathway and platelets. We also…

  18. Ep29 VASC – Vasculitis II

    · 31 min · S2 E29

    Like all of dermatology, vasculitis and purpuric rashes are a complicated topic that can be difficult to know where to start with. We simplify both vasculitis and vasculopathies in a 5-episode series, this time with…

  19. Ep28 VASC – Vasculitis I

    · 40 min · S2 E28

    Like all of dermatology, vasculitis and purpuric rashes are a complicated topic that can be difficult to know where to start with. We simplify both vasculitis and vasculopathies in a 5-episode series, this time with…

  20. Ep27 VASC – Urticaria

    · 36 min · S2 E27

    Around 10-20% of the population, including Dr. Grumpypants, will develop hives (urticaria) in their lifetime, and it can be more complicated than you think. We discuss its pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, workup,…

  21. Ep26 VASC – Figurate (Gyrate) Erythemas (EAC, EGR, Erythema migrans, Erythema marginatum)

    · 23 min · S2 E26

    Dr. Grumpypants joins us to discuss this group of disorders that have a very distinct appearance but very different causes and prognoses. We will cover erythema annulare centrifigum (EAC), erythema gyratum repens…

  22. Ep25 – COVID-19 and Dermatology – with Dr. Karthik Krishnamurthy, DO and Dr. Grumpypants

    · 27 min · S2 E25

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will veer from our traditional content in order to give dermatology providers information and guidance. This episode will include a basic discussion of what we know about…

  23. Ep24 VASC – Toxin-mediated rashes (SSSS, TSS, Kawasaki DZ, Scarlet Fever)

    · 27 min · S2 E24

    When you get a consult for concern of Stevens Johnson syndrome or TEN, you cannot get tunnel vision and have to keep a broad differential, which should include many of the toxin-mediated disorders we’ll discuss in…

  24. Ep23 VASC – Viral Exanthems

    · 29 min · S2 E23

    With the help of Dr. Binky, we’ll go beyond simply labeling a rash as a viral exanthem and discuss the common causes and the less commonly seen viral exanthems like measles that can’t be missed, and are highly…

  25. Ep22 VASC – SJS/TEN

    · 37 min · S2 E22

    We continue our vascular reaction pattern with Dr. DOOD by discussing one of the most important dermatology emergencies, Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Connect with us: Facebook │…

  26. Ep21 VASC (Vascular) – Erythema multiforme

    · 22 min · S2 E21

    We kick off our 3rd reaction pattern, the vascular disorders, by discussing EM with the help of another new attending, Dr. DOOD. As always, we’ll share pearls in the H&P, workup, and management of EM patients Connect…

  27. Ep20 MISC – Diaper Dermatitis

    · 28 min · S2 E20

    The Grenz Zone podcast welcomes our pediatric dermatologist Dr. Binky to discuss diaper dermatitis, which affects 25-50% of infants. She shares pearls for developing your differential diagnosis and how to approach your…

  28. Ep19 MISC – Acne 2

    · 24 min · S2 E19

    Acne is more complicated than you think. Dr. Grumpypants sticks around to share some more pearls in this 2-part series on acne. This episode will discuss systemic treatments for acne including antibiotics, oral…

  29. Ep18 MISC – Acne 1

    · 31 min · S2 E18

    Acne is more complicated than you think. Dr. Grumpypants makes his return in this 2-part series on acne. This episode will cover the pathogenesis, aggravating factors (e.g. hormonal flares, cosmetic products,…

  30. Ep17 MISC – AK/SCC

    · 27 min · S2 E17

    Dr. Chop joins us once again to teach us some pearls on pre-malignant actinic keratoses and the 2nd most common skin cancer, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) Connect with us: Facebook │ Instagram…

  31. Ep16 MISC (Miscellaneous) – Basal Cell Carcinoma

    · 30 min · S2 E16

    We start season 2 by taking a quick detour from the reaction patterns to cover some important dermatology topics, starting with basal cell carcinoma (BCC). We also welcome our first new attending of the season with Dr.…

  32. Ep15 ECZ – Atopic Dermatitis

    · 38 min · S1 E15

    Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic dermatoses treated by healthcare providers. We will discuss pearls in diagnosis (including associated skin findings like keratosis pilaris), trigger avoidance, diagnosis,…

  33. Ep14 ECZ – Stasis Dermatitis/Red Leg Differential

    · 21 min · S1 E14

    This is an incredibly important topic for our listeners in primary care – the approach to patients with red lower legs. We will discuss pearls to approaching these patients and include an in-depth discussion on stasis…

  34. Ep13 ECZ (Eczematous) – Contact Dermatitis

    · 30 min · S1 E13

    We kick off our 2nd reaction pattern of eczematous disorders by discussing irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Dr. Grumpypants has some games to help teach us the most common irritants and allergens to know in…

  35. Ep12 PSQ – Erythroderma

    · 29 min · S1 E12

    Erythroderma is not a diagnosis, but rather a clinical presentation that carries a wide differential diagnosis. This podcast discusses some great pearls for remembering a broad differential and using it to guide your…

  36. Ep11 PSQ – Annular disorders (Tinea, SCLE, EAC)

    · 29 min · S1 E11

    This episode includes an in depth discussion on the various tinea infections, followed by pearls in the etiology and diagnosis for two other papulosquamous disorders that are often misdiagnosed: subacute cutaneous…

  37. Ep10 PSQ – Lichen Planus

    · 29 min · S1 E10

    Lichen planus is a relatively dermatologic rash that has a long list of variants. This podcast includes a discussion of these variants along with pearls for remembering their histology, diagnosis, and treatment.…

  38. Ep9 PSQ – Pityriasiform (PR, 2° Syph, TV)

    · 27 min · S1 E9

    Pityriasis rosea is a common rash that can often be diagnosed without biopsy. However it can be mimicked by secondary syphilis and tinea versicolor. This episode includes a discussion of all 3 disorders and includes a…

  39. Ep8 PSQ – Parapsoriasis/PRP

    · 23 min · S1 E8

    We round out the psoriasiform papulosquamous disorders with a double-feature on two often under-recognized disorders: parapsoriasis and pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP). Connect with us: Facebook │ Instagram…

  40. Ep7 PSQ – Mycosis Fungoides

    · 23 min · S1 E7

    Mycosis fungoides and other cutaneous T cell lymphomas (CTCL) can be a confusing and complicated topic. We will simplify CTCL and discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of mycosis fungoides. Connect with…

  41. Ep6 PSQ – Seborrheic Dermatitis

    · 19 min · S1 E6

    We continue our papulosquamous differential by discussing seborrheic dermatitis, another extremely common dermatologic condition affecting people of all ages from infants to the elderly. Dr. Grumpypants will be joining…

  42. Ep5 PSQ – Psoriasis II

    · 37 min · S1 E5

    Now that you’ve got the history and physical for a psoriasis patient down, how do we get them better? To understand treatment, we will start by breaking the immunology down to the basics, in an easy-to-understand…

  43. Ep4 PSQ (Papulosquamous) – Psoriasis I

    · 23 min · S1 E4

    We will kick off our papulosquamous reaction pattern by discussing a bread and butter topic in dermatology: psoriasis. This podcast discusses pearls for getting a thorough history, review of systems, and physical exam…

  44. Ep3 – Introduction to Reaction patterns – with Dr. Charles Gropper, MD

    · 23 min · S1 E3

    This episode will lay the groundwork for the first several seasons. We will start with a brief introduction to the 5 morphologic reaction patterns from the paper “An approach to clinical dermatologic diagnosis based on…

  45. Ep2 – The Dermatology Exam

    · 23 min · S1 E2

    A great dermatology provider knows how to get a thorough history and physical exam. We will discuss some pearls on getting this thorough history and discuss how to do a full body skin exam. Connect with us: Facebook…

  46. Ep1 – Intro/Basic Anatomy of Skin, Hair, and Nails

    · 36 min · S1 E1

    In order to provide dermatologic care, we must understand the anatomy of the skin, hair, and nails. This episode will start with a brief introduction describing the content of the podcast - who it’s intended for, how…

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