In this episode of Under Your Skin, Dr Nick Brownstone sits down with Dr Ted Lain for a quick Q&A session covering Dr Lain’s favorite thing about being a dermatologist, his perception of the biggest challenge facing dermatology, and his thoughts on how dermatology will evolve in the future.

What’s your favorite thing about being a dermatologist? 

Dr Lain explains that his favorite thing about being a dermatologist is the clinical trials and research. Being a dermatologist allows him to focus on aesthetic, cosmetic, and medical dermatologic research.

What’s the biggest challenge facing dermatology?

In Dr Lain’s opinion, the biggest challenge currently facing dermatology is the economy and the economic headwinds. He advises dermatologists to focus on core business strategy principles to survive and thrive.

How do you think dermatology practice will evolve over the next 10 years?

Dr Lain believes that over the next 10 years, artificial intelligence will elevate and augment what dermatologists are able to achieve in terms of diagnosis and treatment.