Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar – Details, episodes & analysis

Looking for the latest on itch? We’ve got an itch expert. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Zirwas as he breaks down those itches that are hard to scratch. Listen in as he defines the types of itch, efficacy of treatments, and the cost impact 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.   Matthew Zirwas, MD, attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He served as the residency director at Ohio State University from 2006 to 2015. Dr. Zirwas has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and has conducted almost 100 clinical trials.   Sponsored by Dermeleve Visit Dermeleve's website for more information. 

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.

Wondering how to bring integrative insights into a quick patient visit? We’ve got some strategies. This week, we’re joined by Brittany Scurto as she explains how to integrate integrative medicine. Listen in as she discusses her own experience with illness and poses the question: “Just how good can you feel?” 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.

Brittany Scurto, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes in Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a Master’s Degree in 2006. Prior to specializing in Dermatology in 2015, Brittany practiced in a number of different medical fields including Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Surgery and Urgent Care. Her passion lies in treating the whole person and she strives to help her patients understand their medical conditions and improve their well-being through partnership and education. Brittany’s goal is to assure that her patients are not only healthy on the inside, but confident about their outside as well.

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Looking for some integrative explanations of inflammatory skin disorders? Have heart, we've got some. This week, Dr. Emma Norton discusses the many links between the heart and skin conditions and offers a taste of natural treatment options she'll discuss at the Integrative Dermatology Symposium. 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 cardiometabolic comorbidities in inflammatory skin disorders, attend Dr. Norton's lecture at the 2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Emma Norton, ND is Associate Dean of Clinical Education as well as an Associate Professor at Bastyr University California in San Diego. She is certified in, and uses, First Line Therapy, a proven program that incorporates personal lifestyle medicine involving changes such as healthy nutrition, nutritional protocols, exercise, and stress management to prevent or reverse chronic disease. She also holds her IFM certification, the most comprehensive training available in functional medicine. Her philosophy revolves around the fact that health is a state of homeostasis, where all systems of the body function optimally and waste is eliminated efficiently. She works with her student clinicians and their patients to uncover the cause of imbalance, enhance elimination of toxins, and facilitate restoration of health.

We've made it to our 100th episode! Our LearnSkin team is grateful for every listener who's joined us over the last few seasons. In celebration, we're releasing some of our favorite bloopers and highlights curated by our audio engineer Vin Chandra and editor Jake Zawlacki.   Which has been your favorite episode so far?   Join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, every Thursday as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology.

Looking for some warning signs of what's to come? We've got the place for you to look. This week, Dr. Sraddha Prativadi discusses the wealth of information gynecologic skin symptoms can hold and how best to use that knowledge. 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 women’s gynecologic skin health, attend Dr. Prativadi's lecture at the 2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Sraddha S. Prativadi, MD FACOG ABIHM ABOIM is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Integrative Health & Medicine. She employs a holistic, functional approach to her ObGyn practice, incorporating knowledge and wisdom across the healing spectrum from Energy Medicine to Robotic Surgery. She is particularly focused on reshaping the conceptualization of the female reproductive system around an immunometabolic framework. She considers this as a key to address the epidemic of chronic inflammatory disorders we see in our world today.

Looking to spread the word on plant based diets? We have an expert! This week, we're joined by Dr. Laurie Marbas as she outlines the basics of a plant based diet and just how important telehealth can be for 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.   Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She was the first Managing Editor for the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. She is co-founder of Plant Based TeleHealth, focused on the prevention and reversal of chronic disease utilizing lifestyle medicine. She currently holds medical licenses in all 50 states and DC. She is also co-founder of Healthy Human Revolution, whose mission is to provide resources that help individuals successfully adopt and sustain a whole food, plant-based diet.   Dr. Marbas received her dual degrees from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and TTU School of Business. She was awarded the TTU School of Medicine Gold Headed Cane Award, a symbol for excellence in the art of medicine and the care of patients. She wrote seven books while in medical school, six of which were in a series called “Visual Mnemonics.” These books used cartoons to help people memorize vast amounts of information—a system that helped her personally when she was a mom attending medical school. As a USAF veteran, she served in the Middle East and South America. She is also a wife, mom of three grown children, host of the Healthy Human Revolution podcast, author, speaker, and avid runner.

Ever wish you had a pharmaceutical sounding board? We're here to help you find one. Dr. Peter Koshland of Koshland Pharm is here to talk about bioidentical hormones, topical applications, and just how a close working relationship with a compounding pharmacist can make your dermatology practice that much more effective. 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 bioidentical hormones and working with a compounding pharmacist, attend Peter's workshop at the 2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Peter Koshland, PharmD is a graduate of Georgetown University (1996) and the University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy (2000). Peter opened his compounding pharmacy, Koshland Pharm, in 2009 in San Francisco. Through organic growth, Koshland Pharm now has 35 employees and serves patients and doctors throughout the State of California. In addition to his current role as CEO of Koshland Pharm, Peter is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pharmacy at UCSF.

Wondering what's coming down the pipeline for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? It's overflowing. This week, Dr. Joslyn Kirby discusses the recent strides in the management of HS and the exciting future to come. 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 HS, enroll in the LearnSkin CME series chaired by Dr. Kirby: https://www.learnskin.com/series/hidradenitis-suppurativa-series   Joslyn Kirby, MD MS MEd is a board certified dermatologist, associate professor at Penn State University, and Vice President of the HS Foundation. Dr. Kirby has been an investigator on several clinical trials, both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated. She also utilized mixed methods in educational research and developed a novel workplace-based evaluation tool to support resident and student evaluation as well as worked to design and implement a clinical decision support app for prescribing topical corticosteroids (the CorticoCream Calculator, available in the iTunes and Play stores).

Are your patients feeling the pain? We have some relief coming their way. Tune in as Dr. Steven Daveluy explains the history and benefits of battlefield acupuncture as well as cutting edge studies and the low costs of treatment. 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 battlefield acupuncture and dermatology, attend Dr. Daveluy's workshop at the 2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Steven Daveluy, MD is an associate professor and residency program director in the Wayne State University Department of Dermatology in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his bachelors in science degree at Michigan State University, then his medical school and residency training at Wayne State. He holds special interest in complex medical dermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, skin of color, teledermatology and, of course, integrative approaches to skin care. He lives just across the border in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with his husband and two spoiled dogs.