Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar

Want to learn how to maximize OTCs for your patients? We do too. This week, we're joined by friend of the show Dr. Peter Lio as he walks us through the ins and outs of OTCs. Listen in as he discusses the standards of testing for OTCs, seals of approval, how to combine with prescriptions, and a whole lot more. 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. Peter Lio, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and his Dermatology training at Harvard. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture. Dr. Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, a founding faculty member of the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program, and a founding member of the SKIN Angels advising and investing network. He has over 400 publications and 5 textbooks.

Looking to improve communication with patients? Always. This week, we're joined by Dr. Susan Taylor as she walks us through different ways you can build trust with patients. Listen in as she discusses how to ask about sexual history, employment, and other feared topics to arrive at a shared decision making model. 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.   Dr. Susan Taylor is the Bernett Johnson Endowed Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Past President of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and Director of the Pre-Residency Fellowship in Skin of Color Program, which she founded in 2018 to mentor rising medical students and advance research in skin of color dermatology. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Taylor completed her Internal Medicine residency at Pennsylvania Hospital and her Dermatology residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York before returning to Penn. She also founded the Skin of Color Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt and the Skin of Color Society, both pivotal in advancing awareness and excellence in the field. Her research in skin of color, alopecia, and pigmentary disorders has been published in leading journals including JAMA Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Her honors include the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Jacob Ehrenzeller Award, and the John Kenney Jr., MD Lifetime Achievement Award from the AAD. Supported by: UCBVisit UCB website for more information.

Looking to improve your patient experience? We've got just the expert. This week, we're joined by Izhak Musli as he walks us through the importance of experience in patient retention. Listen in as he discusses how to integrate cutting edge technology, improve your products, and how to show appreciation to patients who keep coming back. 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. Izhak Musli is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, strategic advisor, and national speaker with 20+ years of experience in customer retention, AI, and practice operations. He is the Founder & CEO of Get Kudos AI, a customer retention platform, Chief Growth Officer at Ottri Financials, and Co-Founder of the 4S Summit by The Aesthetic Success.

Curious how dermatology can impact the globe? Look no further because we've got just the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. Brian Morrison as he walks us through his experiences in dermatology working as far and wide as Botswana, Jamaica, Rwanda, and more. Listen in as he discusses the importance of capacity building, advancing careers, and avoiding burnout as a practitioner. 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.   Dr. Morrison is a Miami local. He obtained his undergraduate training at the University of Florida, medical degree at New York University and completed dermatology residency here at the University of Miami. He has active roles in clinical care and education, working at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami and the Miami VA.

Have patients struggling with hand eczema? We do too. This week, we're joined by Dr. Linda Stein Gold as she discusses the ins and outs of Chronic Hand Eczema. Listen in as she discusses the nuances of a patient's personal journey with CHE as well as the best therapies used to treat it. 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. Dr. Linda Stein Gold is Director of Dermatology Clinical Research and Division Head of Dermatology at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her internship in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She went on to serve as chief resident in the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Stein Gold is a past Vice President of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). She has also served on its board of directors and on its executive, priorities, corporate relations, and budget committees. She has been a Councilor of the International Psoriasis Council since 2013. She has authored more than 200 articles in journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. She lectures frequently, both nationally and internationally. Her recent research focuses on treatments for atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and actinic keratoses. Sponsored by: LEO PharmaVisit LEO Pharma website for more information.

Already board-certified in dermatology? Here's where you can take your training to the next level. This week, Dr. Apple Bodemer joins us to introduce the Integrative Medicine in Dermatology Fellowship (IMDF), a new two-year fellowship built in partnership with the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine that offers a path toward board certification in integrative medicine. Listen in as she shares her journey as the first dermatologist to complete the Andrew Weil Center's fellowship, why she built the IMDF, and how it expands your integrative toolkit to support whole-patient care in your dermatology practice. 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. For more information, visit the IMDF website. ---- Apple Bodemer, MD, is a dermatologist at UW Health and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She diagnoses and treats dermatology concerns using an integrative medicine approach that incorporates lifestyle habits to improve skin conditions and overall health.   Dr. Bodemer views herself as both a doctor and an educator. She stays up to date on the latest medical advancements and educates patients about their conditions and treatment options. She guides patients toward treatment strategies that fit their lifestyles, values and personal goals.   She is also the Director of the Integrative Medicine in Dermatology Fellowship (IMDF) and a Program Chair for the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP), both offered through LearnSkin.  

Curious about the latest on Pyoderma Gangrenosum? We've got the expert to help us out. This week, we're joined by Dr. Michelle Tarbox as she walks us through the ins and outs of PG. Listen in as she discusses the importance of disease recognition, how to properly check for mimics, and how to prevent further damage to our 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. Dr. Tarbox graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine at the top of her class. She then completed her Dermatology Residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. During her senior year in residency, Michelle successfully applied for a WDS Mentorship Grant and traveled to Sydney, Australia to study dermoscopy with Dr. Scott Menzies. She completed a dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic following successful completion of her residency. She has lectured for numerous state, national, and international dermatologic societies and has received numerous teaching awards. She also helped develop and co-hosts the Dermasphere Podcast which now has over 180 episodes and has an average audience size of 3,000-4,000 listeners and over 750,000 individual playthroughs. Sponsored by: LEO PharmaVisit LEO Pharma website for more information.

Curious how happiness can help your patients? We're smiling already. This week, we're joined by Dr. Meena Julapalli as she walks us through the Emotional Freedom Technique and hypnotherapy. Listen in as she discusses the difference between surviving and thriving, the impacts of stress on the skin, and just how implement these strategies during a visit. 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.   Dr. Meena Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. Passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care, she acknowledges and supports more than just the physical aspects of her patient's skin conditions but also their unique social and emotional needs. She supports her patients and families with her experience and training as an integrative clinical hypnotherapist, mindset coach, HeartMath and meditation facilitator, and Reiki master. Dr. Julapalli is the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to empower people to discover the joy of their unique gifts. She is also the author of two children's books about joy, a TEDx speaker, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker. and amateur swing dancer.

Looking for the latest in integrative esthetics? We are too. This week, we're joined by Wendy Pickett, RN as she walks us through the evolution of integrative esthetics. Listen in as she discusses the dos and don'ts of stacking, the popularity of lip fillers, and how to fill in your educational gaps. 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. Wendy is an experienced registered nurse with over two decades of expertise working in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department. In 2012, she ventured into the field of aesthetics on a part-time basis while continuing her work in the ER. Within a remarkably short span of less than one year, she emerged as a co-owner and primary injector at a highly successful medical spa located on the picturesque Oregon coast. By 2015, Wendy made a full transition from bedside nursing to aesthetics and now owns and oversees operations at several med spas. Her responsibilities include providing personalized treatments to patients and conducting training sessions for fellow healthcare professionals. Wendy is dedicated to offering both new and established aesthetic providers the latest and safest treatment techniques. She continues to find the most fulfillment in her career by inspiring others and sharing her wealth of knowledge with medical professionals across the nation.  

Want to learn more about generalized pustular psoriasis? We've got the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. David Cotter as he dives into the rare psoriasis variant, GPP. Listen in as he discusses the cellular activity during a GPP flare, how to target the IL-36 pathway, and other possible treatments for the rare disease. 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. Dr. Cotter is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) with highest honors, he earned both his MD and PhD in Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology from Washington University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his dermatology residency at the University of California, San Diego.  Dr. Cotter is one half of the DermBros®, the founder of the Gentlemen of Dermatology Society, and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UNLV School of Medicine, where he mentors medical students and resident physicians. His clinical expertise includes inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancer, and he conducts clinical trials in these areas at Las Vegas Dermatology. Outside of medicine, Dr. Cotter enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, fossil hunting, and exercising. Sponsored by: LEO PharmaVisit LEO Pharma website for more information.