The Smartest One in the Rheum: A Conversation with Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc

In Episode 30 of Derms and Conditions, host James Q. Del Rosso, DO speaks with Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, a board certified rheumatologist and dermatologist who is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Merola and Dr. Del Rosso first discuss the diagnosis and management of cutaneous lupus with a special focus on drug-induced lupus.  Next, Dr. Del Rosso asks Dr. Merola about dermatomyositis including tips on diagnosis and which laboratory tests are best to order. Finally, Dr. Merola ends the episode with a focus on psoriatic arthritis, including key diagnostic tips to help differentiate it from other arthritic disorders.