Skin The Surface

Dr. Rina is joined by colleagues and fellow dermatologists Drs. Christina Ring & Helen Lee to discuss their go-to over the counter products for acne prone skin. From cleansers to sunscreens, we cover it all!

Dr Rina is joined by special guest Marisa, "Lupus Chick", author, advocate and speaker to share her journey with lupus. Living with a chronic illness, five small strokes, 35+ hospitalizations, vasculitis and a brain aneurysm, Marisa has overcame so much and inspires others with her story.

Dr Rina discusses what are facial serums, skin benefits and how to choose the best facial serum for your skin...and more!

Dr Rina is joined by special guest board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon Dr. Christine Shaver. As a member of Bernstein Medical, Dr. Shaver combines years of education with compassion and an extraordinary aesthetic eye to empower her patients and offer natural results.

Dr Rina discusses keloid scar formation, treatments and what is on the horizon when it comes to tackling your keloids.

Dr Rina is joined by championed melanoma advocate, Leah Adams. Battling melanoma herself she continues to empower others to take a proactive role in their skin health.

Dr Rina is joined by Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Victoria Siemion to discuss basal cell skin cancer, an infamous mimicker to a persistent "pimple".

Dr Rina discusses sunscreen, mineral vs chemical and what you should be on the look out for as a consumer.

Dr Rina is joined by Founders of Beekman 1802, a company that emphasizes the importance of goat milk on skin care.

Dr Rina discusses laser hair removal: safety, how do these devices work, side effects and what should you do before and post-laser treatment.

Dr Rina dives into how effective facial razors are, do they cause hair growth to grow back thicker and faster and do's and dont's of facial shaving.

Dr Rina is joined by special guest ISDIN US Country Manager Rob D'Urso to discuss a brand leading in skincare and sun care, key anti-aging ingredients and sun protection. 

Dr Rina discusses a skin condition that may present as small purple flat-topped bumps on the skin and special skin concerns in skin of color. 

Dr Rina discusses postpartum hair loss - the causes, how long it may last and what you can do to help regrow lost hair. 

Dr Rina discusses the full skin exam: how to prepare, what to expect and what to look out for. 

Dr. Rina discusses the benefits of topical and oral vitamin D as well as the multiple sources of vitamin D (besides the sun!).

Dr Rina discusses psoriatic arthritis with a very special guest Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon. This episode is sponsored by Abbvie

Dr Rina discusses why topical retinoids are helpful for your skin and if topical retinoids are too irritating or drying....why you may want to look for a retin-alt! 

Dr Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Naeha Gupta to discuss acne with a special focus on adult-onset acne. 

Dr Rina discusses summer heat rashes: why do they happen and what to do? 

Dr. Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and award-winning medical and investigative reporter at ABC News, Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, to discuss Mohs surgery. 

Dr Rina discusses why and how flying can wreak havoc on our skin and what you can do before, in flight and after flight to help prevent airplane acne breakouts. 

Dr Rina discusses tinea versicolor, a skin yeast infection: why do we get this yeast on this skin and how to best treat this skin yeast. 

Dr Rina discusses facial oils and what to look for when choosing the best facial oil. 

Dr Rina is discussing poison ivy while outside on her run! Tune in to learn how to avoid and treat poison ivy rashes!