The Lifestyle Dermatologist

In this episode, Christie discusses: the most common types of acne scars the differences between atrophic, hypertrophic, keloidal, and papular acne scars topical medicines you can use to fix your acne scars References 1. Elsaie M. Update on management of keloid and hypertrophic scars: a systematic review. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 20: 2729-2738. 2. Tziotzios C et al. Cutaneous scarring: patholophysi...

In this episode, we talk about our business and some progress updates. Thanks for your support.

In this episode, we discuss: probiotics and skin health the data that linking improvements of psoriasis with taking probiotics some of the mechanisms behind why this actually works References: Soung J. Making the Case For Probiotics in psoriasis care. Practical Dermatology 2022: 51-52. Zeng L et al. The Effectiveness and Safety of probiotic supplements for psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-a...

In this episode, we discuss: infraorbital dark circles, AKA dark eyelid circles the 3 main causes treatments for each one Pro tip, most of the treatments that actually work require that you visit your dermatologist or an oculoplastic surgeon. There's one type that is actually treatable with creams, but it's not the most common type. Reference Roh MR et al. Infraorbital dark circles: defini...

In this episode, you’ll learn about: - a blood pressure medication that is strongly linked to skin cancer, so you’re actually aware of this risk - the types of cancers that you are at risk for, if you take this blood pressure medicine - strategies to reduce your skin cancer risk, especially if you take this medication References: 1. Pedersen SA et al. Hydrochlorothiazide use and risk of non-melano...

In this episode, we’re going to discuss: Why you have huge pores What things you can do to improve the appearance of your pores When you need to seek professional help from a dermatologist for those gross huge pores.  If you can’t tell, we’re just kidding about the ugliness of pore sizes. So, hopefully you got the joke.  References: Lee, SJ et al. Facial pores: definition, causes and treatment opt...

In today's episode, we cover: coffee consumption and rosacea coffee consumption and skin cancer how coffee differs from other caffeinated drinks why you should drink more coffee References: 1. Barrea et al. Coffee consumption, health benefits and side effects: a narrative review and update for dietitians and nutritionists. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023;63(9):1238-1261. 2. Dranoff J. Coffee as ch...

In this episode, we cover: - how collagen supplements work so you can understand the mechanism of their claimed benefit - how collagen supplements have been studied in people with cellulite, wrinkles, and dry skin so you can decide if it may work for you - what the sciences says about collagen supplements and your skin so you can make an educated decision References: 1. Bolke L.  A Collagen Supple...

In this episode, we cover: how diet directly affects your likelihood of having acne what foods cause acne what foods can help with acne how to eat for healthier skin References: Baquerizo K et al. Probiotics and probiotics in dermatology. JAAD 2014; 71: 814-21. Meixiong J et al. Diet and Acne: a systematic review.  JAAD Int 2022; 7: 95-112. Melnick et al. Linking diet to acne metabolomics, inflamm...

Interested in re-growing your hair? In this episode, we cover: some ways we lose our hair some FDA approved drugs to regrow our hair 5 natural oils that are scientifically proven to regrow hair some of their side effects (hint, they are in general super safe) Enjoy! Citation: Int J Dermatol. 2023 Aug;62(8):980-985. doi: 10.1111/ijd.16657. Epub 2023 Apr 5. Commonly used hair oils in the Black commu...

In part 3, we finally cover the topic you're been waiting for--chemical sunscreens. There's a lot to unpack here, but we cover everything including their differences from mineral sunscreens through the details about their potential health risks. Please keep in mind that most studies showing harm are in animals, not in humans. The chemical sunscreens retailed in the US include avobenzone, o...

Does it really matter what I put on my skin? The risk is all theoretical, right? It doesn’t actually matter. You’re just a fringe weirdo, right? No I’m an actual doctor. But my views may not represent or align with the medical community at large--at least in this specific way. In this episode, we got a bit deeper into the idea of transdermal absorption.

What do you know about sunscreen? Do you know which ones are the safest? How about the most effective? Do you know what broad spectrum means? Which ones should you use? We answer these questions and many more in our 3-part series. In part 2, Christie talks about micronized sunscreens, nanoparticles, and how they work.

How much do you know about sunscreen? Do you know which ones are the safest and most effective? Which ones should you choose? These are very common questions we get from our patients because there are so many options for sale. It can be downright confusing. If you’ve ever wondered about sunscreens—how they are regulated, which ones to choose, benefits and potential harms—you won’t want to miss thi...

In this episode, we cover EVERYTHING you need to know about vitamin C. Should you be consuming it for skin health? Is there benefit to using it topically if you are ingesting it? What specific benefits do you get from using vitamin C topically on your skin? These and MANY other questions get answered in this episode. You’ll learn 10 easy-to-remember benefits that vitamin C provides for your skin....

In this episode, we explore the scientific literature on coconut oil and acne. We review the only published studies on the subject and discuss some of the conflicting data that surrounds this topic. Enjoy! Citations: Biomaterials. 2009 Oct; 30(30): 6035–6040. Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis. 1988 Sep;56(3):471-2.

I was really excited to share this episode with you guys. I learned a lot about CBD and its effects on the skin when I prepared it for you. Although the data isn't super strong, there is a good amount of evidence that you stand to benefit from using CBD on your skin. CBD is typically added to personal care products in the form of hemp seed oil. It may be useful for treating acne, dry skin, and...

In this episode, Christie discusses eczema in greater detail, AND goes into detail about which soaps to use or to avoid. Hint, bar soap without fragranced that is pH balanced is best. We go into a deep dive on skin and soap interactions in this episode. Here is the citation for most of the information found in this episode: DeKoven JG et al. Dermatitis 2021; 32:111-123.

In Episode 4, Christie teaches us about hand eczema and allergic contact dermatitis. Enjoy this week's episode!

In episode 3, we dive right into natural skin care. We discuss coconut oil, its contents, some of its unique properties, and, lastly, we dive deep into a study that compared coconut oil and mineral oil and how the two fared for treating dry skin. At the end of our episode, we conclude with ways to reach out to me, what we're doing with our business, and how to get more involved. Thanks for lis...

What's up guys. In this episode, we briefly touch on the last episode's concept of transdermal absorption. If you didn't listen to the last episode, go ahead and listen there first. This episode will make a little more sense if you have that context. In this episode, we discuss my beef with Cetaphil and why I think they should reformulate their best seller. We also touch on the problem...

Hey Everyone, This is our first podcast ever. I'm so excited to bring to you what I've been learning about since starting dermatology residency in 2012. In the first half of the episode, you'll learn about me, why I'm doing this, and what to expect from this podcast. In the second half of the episode, we'll talk about our first topic--transdermal absorption. I think you'll...