Understanding Sarcoidosis | Dr. William Damsky

Welcome to the Derm Club Podcast, where I recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. William Damsky, a leading figure in cutaneous sarcoidosis. In this session, Dr. Damsky, from Yale New Haven Hospital and a recipient of the American Academy of Dermatology's Young Investigator Award, shares his extensive knowledge on sarcoidosis. We dive into what cutaneous sarcoidosis is, its causes, and risk factors like genetics and environmental exposures. Dr. Damsky also sheds light on the intriguing roles of epigenetics and occupational factors in sarcoidosis. Join us for this insightful conversation exploring the complexities and current treatments of this multifaceted autoimmune disease.
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0:00 Cutaneous sarcoidosis
1:55 Causes for sarcoidosis
9:23 Comorbidities
22:18 Hair, nails & mouth
30:30 Jak inhibitors
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