Skinquiries

What happens when an itch demands so much of your attention that it begins to take you away from the life you love? Filmmaker and athlete Jeremy Paredes joins host Dylan Marron to reveal how severe eczema and the relentless itch-scratch cycle disrupted his sleep, concentration, mental health and lifelong love of soccer. When his condition takes a life-threatening turn, Jeremy is forced to confront...

How do you embrace the freedom of travel when eczema can make every trip harder before you have even left home? Solo traveller and writer Sarah Simon joins host Dylan Marron to share how she fell in love with exploring the world on her own even as her skin made each trip more complicated. From flare-ups triggered by packing and dry airplane air to sleepless nights spent managing the itch far from...

How do you live fully when a skin condition can shape what you wear, where you go, and whether you feel able to leave the house? Eczema patient advocate Ashley Ann joins host Dylan Marron to share what it was like growing up with atopic dermatitis that could change an ordinary day without warning – and the panic she felt when the topical treatment she had relied on for years suddenly stopped...

What happens when a skin condition threatens to take away the activity that makes you feel most like yourself? Lifelong competitive swimmer and International Topical Steroid Awareness Network ( ITSAN ) founder Kelly Palace joins host Dylan Marron to share how eczema and topical steroid withdrawal changed her relationship with the water. She opens up about swimming through the pain of cracked infec...

What is it like to care for a child with severe eczema when they’re too young to tell you what hurts? Jennifer Roberge, founder of The Eczema Company, joins host Dylan Marron to share her son Tristan’s experience with childhood eczema and the toll it took on their entire family. She opens up about sleepless nights, the helplessness of watching her child struggle with relentless itching...

How does living with eczema affect what you wear, how you socialize, and the way you see yourself? Journalist and eczema advocate Cynthea Corfah joins host Dylan Marron to share her experience with chronic eczema. She discusses the complicated line between genuine care and unwanted advice, the lack of eczema representation in Black skin, and the everyday work of preparing to be seen. She also expl...

Join Dylan Marron as he explores what it means to live in your skin when you’re dealing with eczema and other visible or chronic skin conditions. From the confidence it takes to show up during a flare to the routines and decisions that shape the everyday, Skinquiries shares personal stories about the many ways skin can shape daily life. Listen to Skinquiries every other week, starting July 2...

In this last episode of season one of Skinquiries, we’re talking about plaque psoriasis, the trials of struggling with a visible and sometimes isolating skin condition, and the triumphs of overcoming self-consciousness and finding accurate treatment.   We’re joined by Jeanelle Rodriguez, who found confidence in herself regardless of the state of her flare-ups through determination and creating com...

For decades, Bobbi Brown has used her light touch and expert eye to allow people’s natural beauty to shine. That’s why we are so excited that the beauty brand founder and makeup artist is joining us for an in-depth discussion about aging.   There’s no turning back time and no magic in a bottle, so how do we accept the inevitable changes to our skin as we age?  Listen in to Bobbi’s refreshing insig...

Our skin is a reflection of what we put into our body. From breakouts to flare-ups, nutrition can be our skin's best friend or its worst enemy. But with so much conflicting advice online, it can be challenging to figure out what really works. So, let's cut through the noise and explore the connection between our gut and our skin.   In this episode of Skinquiries, our host Nicole Berrie opens up ab...

What’s a workout without a little sweat? It feels good to leave it all on the yoga mat and it's hard to deny that post-workout glow, but what about the post-workout acne or flare-up?  Let’s explore how to get in a good, solid sweat without sacrificing our skin.    In this episode of Skinquries, our experts Dr. Thivi Maruthappu and Dr. Mamina Turegano help us understand what sweat is and explore so...

In this episode of Skinquiries, we’re talking to men about men because we wanted to check in and see how they’re thinking about their skin these days. It’s a topic often overlooked in skincare conversations, so let’s explore the stigma surrounding skincare for men and how it contradicts the reality of acne, plaque psoriasis, and other skin issues.   Dermatologist, skincare line founder, and conten...

What does stress look like on our skin? How do we treat the symptoms? What are the best ways to manage stress? This episode hits close to home. Host Nicole Berrie watched her husband Nick Moshkovich suffer through painful episodes brought on by itchy, flaking, and burning skin. It took a lot of trial and error until Nick finally found relief in the form of Dr. Mitchell Kline. Dr. Kline is a NYC de...

You’ve heard of it, you’ve seen it, but have you tried it? We are talking about cold plunges! While our host, Nicole Berrie, prefers the soothing embrace of a steamy sauna to the invigorating rush of a cold plunge, she’s open to the idea of a cold dunk and all of its benefits to your skin. When it comes to cold plunges, those who love it, love it a lot, like Melissa Kegler, who shares her journey...

Lounging in the sun can make you feel and look great but without the proper care, you might be unintentionally hurting your skin. In our first episode of Skinquiries, Nicole Berrie explores our skin’s relationship with the sun. Nicole speaks to skin cancer survivor and patient advocate Jacqueline Smith about the dangers of assuming that any skin is immune from sun damage. And dermatologist and ski...

Nicole Berrie hosts Skinquiries, a new show brought to you by Ruby Studio from iHeartRadio. With help from people with real life stories, experts, and doctors, let's get to the heart of what makes us glow from the inside out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.