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Curious how dermatology can impact the globe? Look no further because we've got just the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. Brian Morrison as he walks us through his experiences in dermatology working as far and wide as Botswana, Jamaica, Rwanda, and more. Listen in as he discusses the importance of capacity building, advancing careers, and avoiding burnout as a practitioner. 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. Morrison is a Miami local. He obtained his undergraduate training at the University of Florida, medical degree at New York University and completed dermatology residency here at the University of Miami. He has active roles in clinical care and education, working at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami and the Miami VA.

Have patients struggling with hand eczema? We do too. This week, we're joined by Dr. Linda Stein Gold as she discusses the ins and outs of Chronic Hand Eczema. Listen in as she discusses the nuances of a patient's personal journey with CHE as well as the best therapies used to treat it. 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. Linda Stein Gold is Director of Dermatology Clinical Research and Division Head of Dermatology at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her internship in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She went on to serve as chief resident in the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Stein Gold is a past Vice President of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). She has also served on its board of directors and on its executive, priorities, corporate relations, and budget committees. She has been a Councilor of the International Psoriasis Council since 2013. She has authored more than 200 articles in journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. She lectures frequently, both nationally and internationally. Her recent research focuses on treatments for atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and actinic keratoses. Sponsored by: LEO Pharma Visit LEO Pharma website for more information.

Already board-certified in dermatology? Here's where you can take your training to the next level. This week, Dr. Apple Bodemer joins us to introduce the Integrative Medicine in Dermatology Fellowship (IMDF), a new two-year fellowship built in partnership with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine that offers a path toward board certification in integrative medicine. Listen in as she shares her journey as the first dermatologist to complete the Andrew Weil Center's fellowship, why she built the IMDF, and how it expands your integrative toolkit to support whole-patient care in your dermatology practice. 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. For more information, visit the IMDF website. ---- Apple Bodemer, MD, is a dermatologist at UW Health and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She diagnoses and treats dermatology concerns using an integrative medicine approach that incorporates lifestyle habits to improve skin conditions and overall health.   Dr. Bodemer views herself as both a doctor and an educator. She stays up to date on the latest medical advancements and educates patients about their conditions and treatment options. She guides patients toward treatment strategies that fit their lifestyles, values and personal goals.   She is also the Director of the Integrative Medicine in Dermatology Fellowship (IMDF) and a Program Chair for the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), both offered through LearnSkin.

Curious about the latest on Pyoderma Gangrenosum? We've got the expert to help us out. This week, we're joined by Dr. Michelle Tarbox as she walks us through the ins and outs of PG. Listen in as she discusses the importance of disease recognition, how to properly check for mimics, and how to prevent further damage to our 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. Tarbox graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine at the top of her class. She then completed her Dermatology Residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. During her senior year in residency, Michelle successfully applied for a WDS Mentorship Grant and traveled to Sydney, Australia to study dermoscopy with Dr. Scott Menzies. She completed a dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic following successful completion of her residency. She has lectured for numerous state, national, and international dermatologic societies and has received numerous teaching awards. She also helped develop and co-hosts the Dermasphere Podcast which now has over 180 episodes and has an average audience size of 3,000-4,000 listeners and over 750,000 individual playthroughs. Sponsored by: LEO Pharma Visit LEO Pharma website for more information.

Curious how happiness can help your patients? We're smiling already. This week, we're joined by Dr. Meena Julapalli as she walks us through the Emotional Freedom Technique and hypnotherapy. Listen in as she discusses the difference between surviving and thriving, the impacts of stress on the skin, and just how implement these strategies during a visit. 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. Meena Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. Passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care, she acknowledges and supports more than just the physical aspects of her patient's skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She supports her patients and families with her experience and training as an integrative clinical hypnotherapist, mindset coach, HeartMath and meditation facilitator, and Reiki master. Dr. Julapalli is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to empower people to discover the joy of their unique gifts. She is also the author of two children's books about joy, a TEDx speaker, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker. and amateur swing dancer.

Looking for the latest in integrative esthetics? We are too. This week, we're joined by Wendy Pickett, RN as she walks us through the evolution of integrative esthetics. Listen in as she discusses the dos and don'ts of stacking, the popularity of lip fillers, and how to fill in your educational gaps. 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. Wendy is an experienced registered nurse with over two decades of expertise working in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department. In 2012, she ventured into the field of aesthetics on a part-time basis while continuing her work in the ER. Within a remarkably short span of less than one year, she emerged as a co-owner and primary injector at a highly successful medical spa located on the picturesque Oregon coast. By 2015, Wendy made a full transition from bedside nursing to aesthetics and now owns and oversees operations at several med spas. Her responsibilities include providing personalized treatments to patients and conducting training sessions for fellow healthcare professionals. Wendy is dedicated to offering both new and established aesthetic providers the latest and safest treatment techniques. She continues to find the most fulfillment in her career by inspiring others and sharing her wealth of knowledge with medical professionals across the nation.

Want to learn more about generalized pustular psoriasis? We've got the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. David Cotter as he dives into the rare psoriasis variant, GPP. Listen in as he discusses the cellular activity during a GPP flare, how to target the IL-36 pathway, and other possible treatments for the rare disease. 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. Cotter is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) with highest honors, he earned both his MD and PhD in Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology from Washington University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego.  Dr. Cotter is one half of the DermBros®, the founder of the Gentlemen of Dermatology Society, and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UNLV School of Medicine, where he mentors medical students and resident physicians. His clinical expertise includes inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancer, and he conducts clinical trials in these areas at Las Vegas Dermatology. Outside of medicine, Dr. Cotter enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, fossil hunting, and exercising. Sponsored by: LEO Pharma Visit LEO Pharma website for more information.

Patients looking to combat skin aging? I mean, who isn't? This week, we're joined by Dr. Jack Arbiser as he walks us through the latest science of skin aging. Listen in as he discusses aging processes, intermittent fasting, exercise, and how to augment mitochondrial function. 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, with over 300 publications focused on novel treatments for skin diseases. He earned a BS/MS in Organic Chemistry from Emory University and an MD/PhD from Harvard Medical School. He is a cofounder of Accuitis Neuroscience, which focuses on novel therapies to prevent Alzheimer's disease, and of Takeviv, an anti-aging supplement. He sees patients at Metroderm/UDP.

Want to hear the latest on psoriasis research? We've got just the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. Wilson Liao as he as he explores emerging science, clinical challenges, and integrative care strategies to bridge the gap between research and practice in psoriasis management. Dr. Wilson Liao is Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Psoriasis Center at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Liao is a dermatologist with expertise in biologic therapy and phototherapy and human geneticist who has contributed to the identification of over 60 psoriasis susceptibility genes. He has led numerous genetic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and microbiome studies in psoriasis. Dr. Liao's group has also investigated the impact of environmental factors on psoriasis, including diet, stress, exercise, sleep, and pollution. He currently serves as a member of the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board and Scientific Advisory Committee.  Learning Objectives: a) Summarize key advances in psoriasis immunopathogenesis and targeted therapies. b) Apply evidence-based approaches to integrating emerging treatments and integrative care in clinical practice. c) Identify strategies for comorbidity management and patient-centered communication 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. To learn more about Psoriasis, visit LearnSkin.com to enroll in the  Advancing Clinician Competence in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Management: Emerging Immune Pathways and Integrative Care. In collaboration with the National Psoriasis Foundation and supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho Dermatologics, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc and UCB

Looking for the latest on glutathione? We've got just the expert. This week, we're joined by Nayan Patel, PharmD, as he dives into the master antioxidant. Listen in as he discusses his role as a pharmacist, how glutathione impacts the skin, its effect on general wellness, and even sub-nanotechnology? That's right, we've got it all in this episode. 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. Nayan Patel is a globally recognized pharmacist, wellness expert, and author of The Glutathione Revolution. With over 27 years of clinical experience, he holds 14 patents including the only patent on transdermal glutathione delivery. Dr. Patel is the founder of Auro Wellness and CEO of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy. His patented sub-nanotechnology has been shown in a published pilot study to increase glutathione levels directly in blood cells. He serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy and travels the world educating practitioners on advanced biochemistry and anti-aging science. Sponsored by: Auro Wellness Visit Auro Wellness for more information.

Ever feel a little something was missing in your derm education? You're not alone. This week, we're joined by Dr. Jesse Schwartzberg as she walks us through a variety of integrative dermatology approaches. Listen in as she discusses the importance of patient histories, the most effective tests for derm conditions, and how to balance curiosity and expertise. 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. Jesse Schwartzberg, MD is a board-certified integrative dermatologist with over 21 years in private practice and founder of Skin Project in Mexico City. She is a graduate of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City. She completed her internship at Hospital Virgen de la Macarena in Seville, Spain, her internal medicine training at Hospital ABC, and her dermatology specialty at Centro Dermatológico Dr. Ladislao de la Pascua. Her integrative journey began with the AFMCP program through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), followed by Root Cause Dermatology with Julie Greenberg, then LearnSkin and Practitioner's Blueprint. Since then, her practice has shifted to a fully integrative approach, incorporating extensive bloodwork, GI Map, DUTCH, OAT, and other testing. This approach applies both to pathologies and to aesthetic patients, as she believes it is the route to healthy, beautiful skin.

Curious about the future of longevity? We're curious too. This week, we're joined by Dr. Kay Durairaj as she dives into skin longevity and regenerative medicine. Listen in as she discusses the benefits of peptides, how to look for aging factors, and where longevity medicine might be going. 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. Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and head and neck surgeon based in Pasadena, California, where she founded Beauty by Dr. Kay. Her practice focuses on facial rejuvenation, injectables, and biostimulatory treatments, with an emphasis on aesthetic approaches that support healthy aging and skin longevity. She is also an educator and hosts Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, a podcast where she shares evidence-informed insights on beauty, wellness, and aesthetic care with both patients and providers.

How long would you want to live well? We've got just the expert to help. This week, we're joined by Melissa Grill-Petersen as she dives into the science of longevity. Listen in as she discusses the latest news on peptides, actions you can take as a clinician, and how to reframe our understanding of aging. 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. Melissa Grill-Petersen is Founder & CEO of Human Longevity Global and President of Peptide University. A global authority in longevity medicine and metabolic innovation, she advises enterprises on responsibly scaling GLP-1s, peptides, and regenerative therapeutics into sustainable health systems. A TEDx speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Melissa helps reframe aging as design - building models where breakthrough medicine meets long-term human flourishing.

Feeling a little burnt out? We've got just the breath of fresh air. This week, we're joined by Dr. Omer Ibrahim as he discusses alternative careers in dermatology. Listen in as he discusses professional pivoting, how to ask yourself the important questions, and what it means to be burnt out. 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. Omer Ibrahim, MD, MBA, is a board-certified dermatologist, entrepreneur, and founder of Salmalita Cosmetics. He completed medical school at Yale University, dermatology residency at Cleveland Clinic, and fellowship training in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston. He is also Medical Director of KGL Skin Study Center, a dermatology clinical research center. Dr. Ibrahim is passionate about bridging science, skincare, and beauty through innovation, research, and education. His work focuses on helping people feel confident in their skin through evidence-based dermatology and thoughtfully developed products.

Interested in the intersection between mental health and dermatology? Well, so are we. This week, we're joined by Dr. Diana Hurwitz as she dives into the topic of psychodermatology. Listen in as she discusses just how psychoderm can help both you and your patients, how to incorporate an integrative mindset, and how we can all avoid burnout. 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. Board certified dermatologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Completed undergraduate education at Harvard College and spent a gap year working on psychopharmacology at Massachusetts General Hospital before starting medical school at Mount Sinai. Internal medicine at Yale, and dermatology residency at University of Miami. Chief of dermatology at a large multispecialty group for over 10 years, named one of New York's best doctors multiple times. Currently completing an integrative medicine fellowship at University of Arizona this fall.