Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar - Episode 199: Beyond Sunscreen: Topical Approaches to Sun Protection

Episode 199: Beyond Sunscreen: Topical Approaches to Sun Protection

08/22/24 • 28 min

Are we getting too much sun exposure? Or not enough? This week, we’re joined by Dr. Katherine Varman as she walks us through the complexity of sun exposure. Listen in as she discusses the different types of photoprotection, the importance of colorful foods, and how to rethink your relationship with the sun. 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. Want to know more about "Beyond Sunscreen: Topical Approaches to Sun Protection?" Join Dr. Varman at the 2024 Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Katherine Varman, MD is a dermatologist who works in private practice in Northern California. She graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, during which she completed an additional year as a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellow at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. After an intern year in Chattanooga, TN, she returned to UNC-CH for dermatology residency. Dr. Varman specializes in treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis with a unique blend of conventional and functional medicine practices. She also has a passion for photo-immunology and seeks to revitalize phototherapy as an indispensable tool in dermatology. She is also a homesteader and enjoys an active farm life with her husband and children.

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Episode 198: Progress in Hair Loss and Post-Treatment Protocols

Have patients looking for new options for hair loss? We’ve got a few. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Greg Maguire as he discusses the latest research in regeneration. Listen in as he walks us through the hard science of regeneration, exosomes, and what it means for 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.

Greg Maguire, Ph.D. FRSM a former professor of neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego, a Fulbright-Fogarty Scholar at the National Institutes of Health, USA, is a scientist, innovator, teacher, healthcare professional. He has over 100 publications and numerous patents. His book, "Adult Stem Cell Released Molecules: A Paradigm Shift To Systems Therapeutics" was published by Nova Science Publishers (NY) in 2018. He is co-founder of NeoGenesis Inc, a skin care and therapeutics company headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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Episode 200: The Skin Barrier and Lessons from Ant Venom

What does ant venom have to do with our skin? We’re glad you asked. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Jack Arbiser as he discusses what’s needed for an intact skin barrier and how ant venom can improve skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. 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.

Jack L. Arbiser, MD PhD is a key opinion leader in Dermatology. He holds a BS/MS in Organic Chemistry from Emory and MD/PhD from Harvard Medical School. He has nearly 300 publications, 24 issued US Patents and numerous international patents. He mas made many seminal discoveries in dermatology and oncology. These include the first demonstration of phosphoinositol-3 kinase in angiogenesis, reactive oxygen and Akt in melanoma. Most recently, he served as the inaugural Thomas Lawley Professorship in Dermatology. Throuh his studies on ant venom, he has discovered that the skin barrier function is dependent on ceramide metabolism, allowing for the discovery of common pathways underlying psoriasis, eczema and nonmelamoma skin cancer. Dr Arbiser currently practices at Metroderm/UDP, Atlantas largest private practice dermatology group.