Welcome to the show. Your hosts, Dr. Drew Kurtzman & Dr. Christie Alexander, are board-certified dermatologists who love sharing their passion for a healthy lifestyle and skin with you. They break down complex topics like how does exercise and diet affect your skin's appearance and its health. None of the information contained in the podcast should be considered medical advice--it is created for the purpose of education, information, and entertainment only and solely represents our opinions. ...
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47-An Anti-Wrinkle Diet & Our Thankful Farewell.
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A big thanks to everyone who supported the show. Reference: Skin Therapy Lett. 2020 Mar;25(2):3-7. Go to mdcrafted.co for all of your natural skin care needs.
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Remember, check out our new shampoo and body solid bar cleanser. It’s great for your skin and great for the environment. Go to mdcrafted.co/products/bar Reference J Am Acad Dermatol 2023;88:1300-7
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about peppermint. Reference: Dermatitis 2010; 21 (6):327-329. For the best lotion money can buy, check out it at MDCrafted.co.
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In this episode, you're going to learn about a dietary intervention that may increase your sunburn threshold. Now, go eat some of this magic food. Reference: J. Nutr. 131: 1449–1451, 2001 Do you need a winter moisturizer? Look no further than here. Sign up for our email list and reply to our welcome email. I'll send you a 20% discount code for your…
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In this episode, you're going to learn about vitamin C derivatives and what to look for in your vitamin C product. Reference: J Cosmetic Dermatol 2022; 21:2349-59.
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In this episode, you're going to learn about the potential harms of tea tree and lavender oils. Reference: N Engl J Med 2007 356:479-85. Check out our all natural moisturizer at mdcrafted.co.
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In this episode, you're going to learn about some supplements that can offset the side effects of taking accutane. Reference: Shields A et al. The role of oral nutraceuticals as adjunctive therapy to reduce side effects from isotretinoin: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; Oct 21:S0190-9622(23)03040-2.…
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In this episode, you're going to learn about melanoma and your gut microbiome. Hint, the food you eat influences your risk. Reference: Witt RG et al. Gut microbiome in patients with early-stage and late-stage melanoma. JAMA Dermatol 2023; 159:1076-84. Buy the best thing for your skin for this Fall & Winter. Get it here.…
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In this episode, we discuss antihistamines if you're an older person. Reference: Grinnell et al. Antihistamine safety in older adult dermatologic patients. J Am Acad Dermatol 2022; 87:381-6.
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38-Fall (Autumn) Makes Your Skin...
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Itchy. Check out this episode for tips on natural ways to relieve yourself of itchy skin. For a SUPERIOR moisturizer, check out MDCrafted. Reference: Parvizi MM et al. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5360-9.
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37-You'll Want to Sleep More After Listening to This.
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In this episode, you'll learn about sleep and skin health. Specifically, you'll learn about your risk of melanoma increasing if you're a shift worker. Reference: Yousef E et al. Shift work and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports 2020; 10:2012.
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36-Lifestyle > Genetics. Here's the Proof.
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In this episode, you're going to learn that your lifestyle matters more than your genes. If you want an amazing moisturizer, buy this one: mdcrafted.co/pages/buy-here You'll love how it feels and works for your skin. Reference: Shen M et al. Associations of combined lifestyle and genetic risks with incident psoriasis: A prospective cohort study amo…
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35-You've Probably Never Heard of This (Type of Sunlight).
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In this episode, we learn about infrared radiation from the sun. Reference: Photochemistry and Photobiology 2015 91:248-250
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34-Your Skin’s Micro What? Your Skin’s Microbiome.
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In this episode, you're going to learn about your skin's microbiome. Download our free skin care guide: mdcrafted.co/pages/greatskin Reference: Ellis SR et al. The Skin and Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Common Dermatologic Conditions. Microorganisms 2019; 7:550.
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In this episode, you're going to learn about linalool. We're offering a free skin care resource on our website. Check out mdcrafted.co/pages/greatskin to get this free guide. You will be automatically enrolled to be notified of product release dates. References Elliot et al. Severe intractable eyelid dermatitis probably caused by exposure to hydrop…
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32-Want to Avoid Melanoma? Check This Out.
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In this episode, we cover an interesting paper that discusses some lifestyle strategies to avoid melanoma. Reference: Nutrients 2019; 11(9):220.6
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31-A Skin Care Secret SkinCeuticals Doesn't Want You to Know
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In this episode, you're going to learn about polyphenols. References: Int J Mol Sci 2021 22:12641. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2009; 60 Suppl 2:114-23.
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30-You'll Want to Start Drinking This (for Healthier Skin).
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In this episode, you're going to learn why you should drink green tea.
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In this episode, we discuss how you can eat your way to have nicer-looking skin. Reference: PLoS One 2012; 7:e44490.
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28-Your Skin Does What? (in response to sunlight)
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In this episode, you're going to learn a lot of cool stuff about your skin and the effect of sunlight on it.
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27-ShopTalk by Two Dermatologists
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In this episode, Drew interviews Christie.
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26-Rosacea Secrets that You Didn't Know About (until now).
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In this episode, we discuss rosacea and: your skin's microbiome your gut's microbiome SIBO Reference: G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Oct;152(5):418-423.
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25-Another Reason to take Probiotics, Younger-Looking Skin
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In this episode, we discussed probiotics for younger-looking skin. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotics were studied in this meta-analysis. Reference: Jwo JY et al. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2023;39:122-131.
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Let's face it, if you smoke cigarettes, you're probably not a fan of "natural dermatology". But, we're teaching you about smoking and your skin any ways. In this episode, you're going to learn about: smoking and your skin! why you should not smoke cigarettes unless you want ugly skin 4 conditions that are worsened when you smoke and much more inclu…
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23-How a Dermatologist Thinks About (and Treats) Acne Scars (Part 2).
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In this episode, we discuss: treatments for atrophic acne scars so you can have better-looking skin treatments for papular, hypertrophic, and keloidal acne scars so you can address your raised acne scars and improve your self esteem References: 1. Agarwal N et al. Therapeutic response of 70% trichloroacetic acid CROSS in atrophic acne scars. Dermat…
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22-How a Dermatologist Thinks About (and Treats) Acne Scars (Part 1).
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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. T…
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In this episode, we talk about our business and some progress updates. Thanks for your support.
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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 supplem…
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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 M…
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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 medicationReferences: 1. Pedersen SA et al.…
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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. Fa…
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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 20…
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15-The TRUTH about collagen supplements, so you can make the right choice, which means better skin for you.
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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 deci…
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14-Stop eating this, and start eating this: A guide to your DIET and ACNE.
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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 …
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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…
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12-Chemical sunscreens: What does the science say about their safety? (Sunscreens, Part 3)
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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 sunscreen…
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11-No wait really, does it matter what I put on my skin?
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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 absorp…
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10-How to Use Sunscreens, Part 2. What micronized sunscreens? Are they safe? How well do they work?
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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.…
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9-How to Use Sunscreens, Part 1. What does the FDA say about sunscreen? How are they regulated? What do you need to know?
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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, benef…
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8-Vitamin C and your skin: EVERYTHING you need to know.
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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-remembe…
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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.…
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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 …
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5-Eczema, part 2. What about soap? Does the soap you use matter? Which should you choose?
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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. Dermat…
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In Episode 4, Christie teaches us about hand eczema and allergic contact dermatitis. Enjoy this week's episode!
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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…
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2-The problem with Cetaphil and the natural skin care market as it exists.
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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 bes…
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1-Introduction to The Natural Skin Care Dermatologist & Transdermal Absorption
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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 a…
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