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Anastasia Shakhbazova is a 2nd year medical student at the University of California, Riverside. She graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2018 with a degree in biology and a minor in psychology. Anastasia has developed a strong interest in dermatology since learning that a person’s skin can often show signs of other underlying problems. In addition, she also likes that providing treatment for skin conditions gives an opportunity to increase the patient’s overall well-being and self-esteem. She believes that eating a well-balanced diet, staying hydrated, getting exercise, and having proper sleep hygiene can contribute to a healthier body and mind, which can all result in more youthful skin.

This activity explores the possible connection between nail and bone health along with evidence for the use of supplements to support them.

Elimination diets and fasting can help treat various skin conditions as well as improve gut health. This activity will review the elimination diets that may be used as an adjuvant therapy for treating various dermatological diseases and how fasting can improve overall health.

Gluten free diets are trendy but they may benefit your skin too. Learn about the evidence behind when a gluten free diet may or may not benefit your skin.

Various antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, ferulic acid, green/ white tea extracts as well as enzymes have been found to exhibit photoprotective effects, which may help prevent photoaging and skin cancer. This activity will explore various studies that provide evidence for the beneficial effects of different antioxidants and enzymes that may be useful adjuncts to standard sun protective measures.



Read about the foods that may worsen rosacea.