Delve into dermatology diseases with new approaches from conventional to complementary care.
Explore a broad spectrum of dermatological conditions and topics to enhance your practice.
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Sonali Nanda is a fourth-year medical student at The University of Virginia, expected to graduate medical school in May 2020. She is applying for a residency position in dermatology this fall. Sonali graduated from The University of Virginia undergraduate program with honors and with research distinction in Neuroscience. Prior to attending medical school, she completed a Masters of Science in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. Sonali then worked in clinical and basic science research at The Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in Miami, Florida and explored her interests of hair, pediatrics, medical dermatology, and nutrition in dermatology. She is interested in creating content that will educate physicians and the public on current topics in dermatology.
Degrees:
MS, Narrative Medicine, Columbia University
BA, Neuroscience, University of Virginia
These microbes naturally live on and with us and have an important impact on our health and wellness. This activity will review what constitutes the microbiome and describe the gut and the skin microbiome, the concept and biochemical basis for the gut-skin axis, and the role of fermented foods on both the gut and skin microbiome.
Collagen is an abundant protein found in land and marine animals that's gained attention in the last 20 years. Learn how collagen may be beneficial to skin.
Essential oils are frequently used topically in many skincare products and as natural treatments. This activity will differentiate essential oils from fixed oils and will discuss how essential oils are differentiated based on origin and quality. This activity will also discuss the evidence for the use of topical essential oils for the treatment of skin infections and inflammatory conditions. Selection of higher quality and the safe use of essential oils will be discussed.
Discover the role of weight loss and different nutritionally based approaches for the treatment of psoriasis.
Although most dermatologists deem sunscreens safe, there is current debate regarding their safety profile and ingredients.
