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116: Can Chlorine In Water Harm Your Skin? w/ Lara Adler


Chlorine is present in most of our drinking water. While it serves a useful purpose (preventing the growth of microbial and bacterial overgrowth, and thus preventing the spread of…

115: What Does The Rash Around My Mouth Mean?


Have you ever wondered about an annoying rash around your lips (or even on your lips) that can make it painful to move your mouth? It certainly can be unsightly and really beat…

114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo


With the popularity of natural skincare booming, certain ingredients (like preservatives) have become somewhat taboo. However, as my guest will point out, sometimes natural…

113: Why The pH of Your Skin Is So Important To The Microbiome Living There


Did you know that the pH of your skin is directly tied to the organisms that are able to live on your skin? As you already know, a healthy skin microbiome is crucial to avoiding…

112: How To Deal With Hyperpigmentation w/ Dr. Anthony Youn


Hyperpigmentation (e.g. sun spots) is very common. It can be caused by hormonal changes (like melasma during pregnancy), or sun damage. My guest will be talking about how to…

111: What is Geographic Tongue? (Is It a Sign of Psoriasis?)


Have you ever heard of Geographic Tongue? It certainly sounds strange, but bear with me because it's actually got some interesting connections to psoriasis and psoriatic…

110: Missing Links Between Your Little One’s Skin Rashes & Mom’s Health w/ Jennifer Brand, MS, CNS


Seeing a baby struggle with chronic skin rashes is heartbreaking. Today's guest is here to talk about how mom's health has the potential to impact her baby's skin health. My guest…

109: Eczema Triggered By Hidden Infections [CASE REPORT]


Ever feel like you've done everything and STILL aren't getting answers about your eczema (or other skin rashes)? You're not alone. Even I felt like my dermatologist should have…

108: New Research On CBD For Your Rashes w/ Lily Mazzarella


CBD is all the rage at the moment. My guest is back to discuss new research on CBD and its potential for those of us with skin rashes. My guest today, Lily Mazzarella, MS, CNS, is…

107: Symptoms Of A Staph Infection On Your Skin


Have you ever wondered what the symptoms of a staph infection on your skin are? I have come to discover that a lot of people really don't know what the symptoms are which can lead…

106: What The Heck Is Eczema Herpeticum? w/ Abby Lai


Many of us are familiar with eczema: what it looks like, and how it feels. But have you ever heard of its dangerous cousin, eczema herpeticum? My guest today is here to talk more…

105: Can Melatonin Help Itchy Skin (So You Can Sleep)?


Wishing you could get a better night’s sleep without waking up all itchy? When sleep is compromised (or nonexistent) night after night, it can feel like you’ll never catch up. The…

104: Topical B12 For Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Peter Lio


For those of us with chronic skin rashes, topical steroid creams are usually the first thing prescribed. But many of us aren't given any guidelines for the safe use of these…

103: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Tip That Stopped My Flares


If you've ever heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, then you know exactly how awful this condition is. For me, I initially thought it was some sort of cancer because of the painful,…

102: How Internal Inflammation Impacts Chronic Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Will Cole


How we're doing internally is an important piece of the skin rash puzzle, even though they manifest externally. My guest today is going to talk all about inflammation, and its…

101: Psoriasis-Thyroid Connection


Is there a connection between psoriasis (and even psoriatic arthritis) and thyroid problems? YES. I started to notice a trend amongst my psoriasis clients in my private clinical…

100: How to Thrive Living With Psoriasis w/ Reena (aka Psoriasis_Thoughts)


Psoriasis often causes feelings of shame and embarrassment, of wanting to hide. My guest today is here to share about her journey with psoriasis: the ups and downs. My guest today…

099: Vitamin D For Skin Rashes: Topical vs Oral Supplementation


Is Vitamin D helpful for skin rashes? That’s a good question that I hope to answer today! What’s most interesting is that research seems to point towards an increase in rash…

098: Why Hope Is So Important When It Comes To Eczema (And How To Find It) w/ Camille Knowles


For people who have struggled with skin conditions for a long time, finding hope and joy can become increasingly difficult. My guest today is here to share her story about finding…

097: Are Your Rashes Triggered By A Salicylate Sensitivity?


It's pretty common when your skin won't stop flaring to be told that you might have salicylate sensitivity. It's become an (unfortunately) popular test for people with eczema. I…