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Tess is a second-year medical student at CNUCOM. Tess’ interest in dermatology began with her own struggles with acne, where she learned how afflictions of the skin can affect you physically, psychologically, and emotionally. She is also passionate about Integrative Medicine, mind-body wellness, and patient advocacy. After graduating from UC Berkeley, Tess worked in health insurance and as an EMT.
Degrees: MD, California Northstate University College of Medicine (expected 2021 BA, Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 2012

This lecture will discuss the topic of the leaky gut including the biological mechanisms that may be involved in the leaky gut. The relation of a "leaky gut" to the skin will also be explored.

Review of product categories containing various topical and oral probiotics and prebiotics formulations pertaining to skin health and conditions.

SPF is not the full story in sunscreens. Learn about the other important parts of sunlight including ultraviolet A and blue light protection.

Want to understand how topical prebiotics work on the skin? Read more for valuable summaries of some prebiotics at LearnSkin.



Sunscreen 101 Remember back when sunscreen options were non-existent, and everyone just reached for a bottle of Coppertone? Those days are definitely ov…