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

Want to learn the difference between dieting for HS and nutrition? We've got TWO experts. This week, we're joined by Cristina Curp and Jillian Ondreyka as they walk us through how nutrition can impact a patient's hidradenitis supurativa. Listen is as they discuss the relationship with food, food sensitivity testing, and how nutrition is more about adding good food in than taking bad food 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.   Cristina Curp was diagnosed with HS at 13 years old, like many she spent most of her life hiding the disease. A decade ago, that changed, as she began to share her journey with nutrition to better manage her inflammatory symptoms, she also became vocal about living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. The journey led to a successful food blog, 2 best selling cookbooks, and a decade of helping others with HS through food. Most recently, she joined the team at HS Connect as COO, and is thrilled to take her advocacy work to the next level.   Jillian Ondreyka is a Dietitian with over 10 years of experience partnering with clients to achieve their nutrition goals. As a person with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she became interested in how food can help calm inflammation in the body to encourage healing. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Public Health and Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. She earned the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) credential and is a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT). LEAP stands for Lifestyle Eating and Performance and is a patient-specific oligoantigenic diet based on the Leukocyte Activation Assay-Mediator Release Test (LAA-MRT®). Jillian began participating in dermatology research evaluating the effectiveness of the LEAP program in improving outcomes in HS in 2022. In 2025, she became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).  

Looking to see where vitiligo treatments can go next? We've got some answers. This week, we're joined by Dr. David Rosmarin as he dives into the knowledge gaps of vitiligo. Listen in as he discusses patient concerns, alternative treatments and how you can become involved in clinical trials. 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.

David Rosmarin, MD is a clinical investigator and Vice-Chair for Research and Education at Tufts Medical Center focusing on clinical trials for inflammatory disorders of the skin. For his training, Dr. Rosmarin went to medical school at NYU, dermatology residency at Boston University-Tufts Combined training program, and fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Rosmarin joined Tufts Medical Center in 2013 focusing as a clinical trial investigator for atopic dermatitis. In 2016, Dr. Rosmarin became the Director of the Clinical Trials Unit in the Department of Dermatology at Tufts Medical Center and Program Director of the Residency Program. Clinically Dr. Rosmarin is nationally recognized and serves as a referral for physicians with difficult to manage inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis. Dr. Rosmarin educates medical students, residents, and research fellows.

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Curious about the chemistry of cocoa? We've got just the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos as she talks cocoa like you've never heard before. Listen in as she walks through the latest research, cocoa's application in oral and topical treatments, and where it's headed. 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.

Catch Dr. Draelos live at IDS2025 for more on cocoa in dermatology! View Agenda: https://bit.ly/42joj2r

Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, is a research and clinical board-certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is in solo private practice in High Point, North Carolina, and a Consulting Professor of Dermatology at Duke University. In 1988, she founded Dermatology Consulting Services, PLLC, to initiate and perform research in aging skin, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, actinic keratoses, eczema, and aesthetic procedures in the cosmetic, OTC drug, and pharmaceutical arenas. Prior to pursuing a medical career, Dr. Draelos completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and was elected a Rhodes Scholar. A member of Sigma Xi research honorary and Alpha Omega Alpha medical honorary, she is author of 14 books including Cosmetics in Dermatology (fourth edition) and Hair Cosmetics. She is the editor of Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures (third edition) and Cosmeceuticals (fourth edition) with translations into 7 languages. She has contributed chapters to 44 textbooks, written 197 posters, served as the principal investigator on 1054 studies, written 674 published papers, served on or contributed to 38 journal editorial boards, functioned as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology for 10 years, and was a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She was elected Vice-President of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is recognized as a pioneer in cosmetic dermatology and received a lifetime achievement award from Health Beauty America for her research and the 2008 DermArts award for her contributions to dermatology. In 2010, she received the Albert Kligman Innovation Award and in 2016 she was awarded a Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Dermatology for her research contributions to advance the specialty. She received the prestigious Maison deNavarre award from the Society of Cosmetic Chemists for her contributions to the art and science of cosmetics in 2017. In 2019, she was the inaugural recipient of the Florence Wall Award from the Society of Cosmetics Chemists naming her as the most influential women in cosmetic science.

Looking to erase some wrinkles? We've got options. This week, Sandra Chiu walks us through facial acupuncture, Gua Sha, and more. She discusses how these treatments can restore skin appearance, improve the efficacy of traditional therapies, and help put your patient's mind to rest. 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 facial acupuncture and Gua Sha, attend Sandra's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Sandra is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and founder of Treatment by Lanshin. In practice for over a decade, she focuses on treating skin disorders and rejuvenating skin using the unique approach of Chinese medicine, which she believes will transform the future of skincare. Specially trained in herbal dermatology, she uses Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture to resolve common skin problems like acne, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis. In recent years her work with skin and facial rejuvenation has also received increasing interest and media attention.   Through her initial success in treating pain conditions, infertility, digestive disorders, etc., Sandra observed her work also had a powerful impact on restoring skin quality and youthfulness in her patients. Today she applies the successful techniques she has learned and developed into her signature style of anti-aging work. Providing education to clients has always been of key importance to Sandra as a way to help them create lasting patterns of health and vitality. Nowadays, her highly demanded classes have expanded to the general public, where she teaches people how to bring TCM into their daily lives as self-care practices.

Patients struggling to ditch their diet? We can make that more manageable. This week, Jennifer Fugo joins the podcast as she talks about gut testing, diet triggers, and just how to help your patients make better diet choices that last. 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 diet and nutrition, attend Jennifer's lecture at the 2022 Integrative Dermatology Symposium Esthetician Track.   Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering adults struggling with chronic skin and unending gut challenges. She has experience working with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff + hives — with clientele ranging from regular folks to celebrities + professional athletes. Jennifer also founded her own line of skincare + supplements available at www.QuellShop.com specifically for people struggling with these chronic skin issues. She holds a Master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jennifer is the host of the Healthy Skin Show.

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.

Looking for a deep dive into women's health in dermatology? No surprise: we've got it. This week, Dr. Jenny Murase offers some tips and gives a glimpse at the upcoming LearnSkin CME Series. Listen in for topics on pregnancy, patient comfort in clinic, and integrative approaches specific to women. 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.   Jenny Murase, MD is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco and the Director of Medical Consultative Dermatology and Patch Testing for the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. Dr. Murase is the co-Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Women's Dermatology; she has authored 135 peer reviewed publications and 12 book chapters, given 256 international, national and regional oral and poster presentations, and reviews for 14 medical journals. She was the Chair of the San Francisco Dermatological Society for seven years and continues to serve on the board of the society and represent northern California on the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Advisory Board. She has directed over 25 symposia at the World Congress, EADV, and AAD Annual meetings and is a member of the AAD Atopic Dermatitis Expert Health Resource Group and founder and chair of the AAD Women's Health Expert Resource Group. Dr. Murase served on the Board of Directors for the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) from 2018-2021, and received an ACDS Presidential Citation in 2019. Active in clinical research and teaching, she was voted by the UCSF residents to be the best dermatology instructor among the adjunct clinical faculty in the department in 2010 and 2020.

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.

Are your patients tired of going under the knife? We don't blame them either. This week, join Drs. John Shen and Anna Nichols as they offer some non-invasive, cost-effective, and most importantly, non-surgical alternatives for your aging 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.   John T. Shen, MD received his medical degree at Brown University and his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. After an internship at Brown University, Dr. Shen completed his dermatology training at Boston University. A member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Shen is an expert in non-invasive topical immunotherapy to treat skin cancers and precancers.   Anna Nichols, MD PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Aside from directing the clinical trials unit and the High Risk Skin Cancer Clinic, Dr. Nichols is active in several promising and potentially groundbreaking research projects including preliminary work on the viral pathogenesis of squamous cell carcinoma. She regularly serves as the attending physician for an inpatient service where patients are treated for severe skin diseases.

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!