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Tune in each Thursday for the latest in integrative dermatology with Dr. Hadar and Dr. Raja.The Learn Skin Podcast is available for download on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!
Bonus Episode: Lewellis Catches a Charizard... it's Dr. Peter Lio!!!
Curious about integrative dermatology? You’re going to love this episode. LearnSkin is excited to share a featured episode from The Above and Beyond Dermatology Podcast, where host Stephen Lewellis, MD PhD welcomes Peter Lio, MD for a deep dive into integrative dermatology, touching on acupressure, black tea compresses, and berberine. Hear about the Integrative Dermatology Symposium, the connections across medical disciplines and systems, as well as the beauty of asking patients questions.
Episode 204: Integrative Dermatology: A European Perspective
Want to hear the latest from an integrative trailblazer? We’ve got one all the way from France! This week, join Dr. Philippe Humbert as he discusses his own career working in integrative medicine. Listen in as he talks about intestinal pathology, parasites, leaky gut, and hyperlaxicity. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Episode 189: An Integrative Approach to Rosacea with Laser Therapy
Want to see integrative medicine in action? We’ve got just the clinician. This week, we’re joined by IDCP alumnus Dr. Martha Viera as she breaks down a whole integrative approach to rosacea. Listen in as she discusses stress, SIBO, topicals, and laser therapy as part of her integrative treatment.
Episode 187: Skin Health & Corneotherapy
Want a refresh on corneotherapy? We’ve got the expert right here. Listen in as Dr. Jen Newell walks us through case studies and research on corneotherapy, how to reassemble collagen, and getting above the “line of fine.” Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Jen Newell, ND, founder of Connected Health & Skin, spent over a decade in the skincare world and saw a significant gap in what was being offered. That gap revolved around health and beauty rarely being associated with one another—their connection was being overlooked by both industries. Additionally, she noticed that anything to do with beauty was often marketed by preying on women's insecurities rather than offering support. She created Connected Health & Skin to offer a full-service, empowered approach to both health and beauty, integrating Naturopathic Medicine and aesthetics in a supportive, safe, inclusive environment. The team at Connected works together to address both the internal and underlying causes of skin concerns, while the aesthetics team delivers customized facials and treatments to address the external factors and support skin health.
Episode 170: Why Ingredient Integrity Matters
Trying to define “clean” for your patients? We’ve been trying too. Luckily, this week we’re joined by Dr. Lindy Fox as she helps us define what “clean” really means for ingredients. Listen in as she helps us rethink how skin care should feel, look at ingredient labels, and how to achieve clean beauty. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Lindy Fox, MD is co- founder of VETTED Dermlab. Dr. Fox is an expert medical dermatologist, Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Inpatient Consultation Service at UCSF. She founded the subspecialty of Inpatient Dermatology and is past president of the Society of Dermatology Hospitalists and the Medical Dermatology Society. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Fox was named one of Newsweek’s Best Medical Dermatologists of 2022. Dr. Fox is also a Co-founder of Vetted Dermlab, a hypoallergenic skin skincare company.
Episode 168: Integrative Approaches to Vitiligo
Wondering about the latest in vitiligo? We’ve got the expert. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Ammar Ahmed as he discusses common patient questions, JAK inhibitors, and exciting new treatments for the skin condition. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Ammar Ahmed, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ahmed's research interests center around vitiligo and medical education, and he also serves as the dermatology residency program director. To learn more about Integrative Approaches to Vitiligo: The Post-Steroid Era, attend Dr. Ahmed's lecture at the 2023 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.
Episode 167: EMFs
Been getting mixed signals about EMFs? We have been too. It’s why we’re joined by journalist Nicolas Pineault as he breaks down the science behind electromagnetic fields. Listen in as he digs into the controversial topic of how EMFs relate to carcinogens, fertility, and our electronic devices. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Nick “The EMF Guy” Pineault (*like the wine*) is the #1 bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs and an advocate for safe technologies. Through his unconventional approach blending humor, science, and common sense, he’s becoming a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and how it affects our health. For the last few years, Nick has been interviewing some of the best minds on health and technology and facilitating the creation of courses and educational materials to raise awareness on this very important issue. You can find more about Nick at TheEMFGuy.com. References: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781003201052/electromagnetic-fields-wireless-communications-biological-health-effects-dimitris-panagopoulos https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10121536 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36253855/ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Cellular-and-molecular-effects-of-non-ionizing-Lai-Levitt/8ad76b45ea5d9501c626dab7a6228a84d40ad1e9 https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/reveh-2023-0046/html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggQdPDPqv8k https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30196934/
Episode 156: Integrative Dermatology in My Private Practice
Wanting to listen to a journey into integrative derm? We’ve got just the one. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Jensen as she discusses how she’s incorporated integrative dermatology into her rural practice. Listen in as she talks about clinician burnout, a surge of interest in complementary medicines by patients, and how to keep an open mind. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Sarah Jensen, MD was originally an art major turned medical student, who then became a double board certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist. Having worked in academic medicine for years, Dr. Jensen opened her practice in a semi-rural/suburban office over 13 years ago just south of St Louis. Finding herself in need of change and feeling some of the burnout of medicine, Dr. Jensen applied for LearnSkin’s Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program and graduated this past Spring with its 3rd annual cohort of students. Dr. Jensen is actively working to apply her knowledge in practice and also in raising a healthy and balanced family of three young adults.
Episode 140: Off the Beaten Path in Dermatology
Searching for ways to innovate? Hear from a man who’s done it himself. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali as he shares his passion and successes in innovation. Listen in as he discusses tips, motivations, and how considering your legacy can impact more than just your patients. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Dr. Bhanusali is a board-certified Dermatologist based in NYC. After being accepted into medical school at 17, he completed his studies at the Michigan State University medical scholars program where he was also awarded the Spartan Scholarship and Arthur L Foley Memorial Scholarship. He went on to complete his Dermatology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. In his young career, Dr. Bhanusali has built numerous digital health companies in hopes to better the world. While in residency, he launched Health Digital, a company Forbes said could “Revolutionize health care innovation.” Subsequently he built HairStim Labs, a company Cosmopolitan tapped as one of their favorite options for receding hairlines, Skin Medicinals, a platform featured in Allure and Business insider to improve the access of medications and save healthcare millions of dollars, and AIRE Health. He also serves as an advisor in Ephemeral (a tattoo startup), Folllica bio, and other various ventures. Dr. Bhanusali is active in the skincare world, noted as the “King of Formulation” by Elle Magazine. He formulated Fast Beauty Co., Amazon’s first skincare line, as well as 86 Elm, a project by Martha Stewart. He has served as consultant for P&G, Neutrogena, Skin Ceuticals, Cerave, EltaMD, Skin Medica, and a host of other brands. Most importantly, Dr. B continues to practice at his office in Hudson Yard where he serves his patients. Called “the office of the future” by Haute Living, his dermatologic work and pro-bono efforts have been featured in outlets like People magazine, Daily Mail, ABC News, Fox, and more.
Episode 119: "Itch, Ouch, Breathe!" The Mind Body Approach to Pain and Itch
Feeling a little stressed out? Sit and take a breath. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Kathy Farah here to talk about mind body medicine, walk us through a relaxation exercise, and offer some insight into how mindfulness can be used to patients with pain and itch. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To delve further into mindfulness, attend Dr. Farah's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Kathy Farah, MD is a Holistic and Integrative Family Physician in Western Wisconsin, with extensive experience in Mind Body Medicine. She is an Associate Clinical Director of the Center for Mind Body Medicine.
Episode 117: Long Shots Are Never as Long as They Seem: Navigating Innovation in Healthcare Technology
Got a great invention idea? Let’s make it happen. This week, Dr. Michael Abrouk talks about the realities of medical innovation, the ecosystem needed to do it, and how to build the future you envision. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away. Michael Abrouk, MD has pursued this search for meaning in Artificial Intelligence, founding several early stage companies, developing medical devices for FDA approval, and delivering a TED talk on some of his work. He is still actively following that purpose in a tireless effort to further the medical technology used throughout the healthcare landscape and beyond.
Episode 115: Is Tropism Dead? Commensals, Pathobionts, and Pathogens Unite!
Ready to get real specific? Our expert is too. This week we’re joined by Dr. Mark Cannon, as he looks at specific pathogens and how they can affect total body health. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To learn more about the oral microbiome connection, attend Dr. Cannon's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS is a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to being the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove (1981); he is the Research Coordinator of the Pediatric Dental residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cannon has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally. He lectures on many oral health topics including evolutionary oral medicine, the gateway microbiomes, biologic and bioactive dental materials (patents owner), probiotics, and all aspects of everyday Pediatric oral health. Dr. Cannon has humbly accepted two invitations by the Karolinska Institutet, first to the Nobel Forum (2016) and secondly to the Nobel Assembly (2017). Most of all, Dr. Cannon is the proud father of five, all of whom are very accomplished. He is also a very proud grandfather!
