Welcome to another installment of our popular “From the JDD Podcast Vault” series! This week, we’re unraveling the fascinating story behind itch management with the episode: From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus, hosted by the ever-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman.
We all know that urge—“Just scratch it!” But for countless patients, chronic pruritus is far more than a minor nuisance. It can disrupt sleep, daily activities, and overall well-being, presenting ongoing challenges for patients and providers alike.
In this episode, Dr. Friedman sits down with leading expert Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Joseph W. Burnett Endowed Professor and Chair in Dermatology at the University of Maryland, to dive into:
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- How to take a systematic approach to evaluating and treating itch
- The latest on topical NSAIDs and how nerves influence inflammation
- Real-world challenges and treatments for neuropathic itch
- The growing need for research and collaboration in itch disorders
Whether pruritic disorders are part of your everyday practice or you’re hungry to level up your knowledge, this episode delivers insight, history, and real-world guidance straight from one of the world’s foremost authorities on itch.
🎧 Listen now: From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus
Stay tuned for more clinical wisdom from the JDD Podcast Vault — because behind every symptom, there’s a story and a breakthrough waiting to be uncovered.
