Podcast Episodes

Rethinking Sun Protection Part 3: Sun Protection Beyond SPF

In this episode, dermatologist Dr. Katie Varmann explores advanced sun protection beyond sunscreen. From antioxidants like vitamin C and E to DNA repair enzymes, melatonin, and niacinamide, she expla…

Published on 8 hours ago

Red Wine, Red Face: Taming the Rosacea Beast

Persistent facial redness isn’t always just sensitive skin. In this episode, Dr. Linda Stein-Gold unpacks rosacea — how it differs from acne, its wide range of symptoms, common triggers, and why it’s…

Published on 1 week ago

Skin Cancer Therapy Without Stitches: SRT (Superficial Radiation Therapy)

Skin cancer treatment has come a long way, yet many patients don’t know their options beyond surgery. Dr. Mark Nestor explains how image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) achieves up to 9…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Eating Your Way to Better Skin

What if your best skincare tool isn’t in your bathroom, but in your kitchen?

In this episode, Dr. Matt Zirwas, a board-certified dermatologist and leading researcher, breaks down how diet directly imp…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

JAK’d Up: Smart Science, Real Talk

Dr. Raj Chovatiya breaks down the science and myths behind JAK inhibitors—powerful meds transforming dermatology. While black box warnings sound scary, he explains they’re based on higher-risk arthri…

Published on 3 months ago

Itching for Answers: Understanding PN Inside Out

Dr. Shannon Trotter sits down with Dr. Shawn Kwatra, a leading expert on chronic itch, to shed light on prurigo nodularis (PN)—a painful, often misunderstood condition frequently misdiagnosed as psyc…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Not Your Mom’s Chemical Peel

Chemical peels have come a long way. Forget the burning and peeling—today’s treatments are gentle, effective, and rooted in cutting-edge science. Board-certified dermatologist and skincare formulator…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rethinking Sun Protection Part 2: Edible Sunscreen Alternatives

Could your grocery cart be just as important as your sunscreen drawer? In Part 2 of Rethinking Sun Protection, Dr. Katie Varman returns to explore how diet and supplements can boost your skin’s natur…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior's Voice

What happens when you're 26 years old and suddenly hear the words "you have melanoma"? Leah Adams never expected to face a cancer diagnosis in her twenties, especially not after years of tanning beds…

Published on 4 months ago

Rethinking Sunscreen: Self-Care, Not a Chore

Skin cancer is the most common—and preventable—cancer in the U.S., yet many of us still skip proper sun protection. In this episode, Dr. Amy Spizuoco, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago