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Looking to give your patients a more complete view of hair loss? We'll help you get to the root of it. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Rubaina Dang as she discusses nutrition and hair loss. Listen in for key points about diet, hormonal changes, and protein intake that may surprise you. 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.
Rubaina Dang, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor in California, specializing in all things gut, skin & hair. She sees patients at Nourish Medical Center in San Diego, CA and serves as a hair health educator for Nutrafol, helping thousands of individuals get to the root cause of their hair concerns. She is passionate about about utilizing evidence-based medicine in her practice and getting to the root cause of various dermatological and digestive concerns. Additionally, she works in regenerative aesthetics, utilizing PRP in her practice, while educating the medical community on its innovative use.
To learn more about Naturopathic & Integrative Approaches to Hair Loss, attend Dr. Dang's lecture at the 2024 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

Skeptical of all those “natural” ingredients? So are we. This week, we’re joined by Jessica Iclisoy as she defines those words on the back of the ingredients label. Listen in as she discusses greenwashing, cleanwashing, and the real reason preservatives are in everything. 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.
Jessica Iclisoy, CEO & Founder of California Baby®. Over 30 years ago, Jessica Iclisoy embarked on a journey to create a non-toxic environment for her family. In 1995, launching in her kitchen with ingredients she had sourced, Jessica began to create the beloved formulas for what is today, the industry standard in natural plant-based skincare, California Baby. Since then, Jessica has built California Baby into a globally recognized brand, with more than 200 products available at retailers nationwide and through a global distribution network. California Baby is a recognized Women Owned Business, with its own certified organic and FDA registered manufacturing operation and certified organic farm.
A nationally recognized business leader and entrepreneur, Jessica has been featured in NBC’s Today Show, Forbes, Fortune, the New York Times, Fast Company, Inc., and Entrepreneur, among many others. Recognized by Forbes magazine for her achievements in building California Baby, Jessica was recognized on the magazine’s annual Self-Made Women list from 2017 to 2022.
Jessica is the host of the California Natural Living Podcast which breaks down healthy living challenges to apply problem-solving tactics and tips for living a healthy vibrant lifestyle.
 
She is a member of the Fast Company Impact Council which is an invitation-only collective of innovative leaders and the most creative people in business. Jessica is the chair of Female Arts Initiative, which is a nonprofit to support women in the arts. She is a Board member of UCLA – Santa Monica Hospital and serves as the Committee Chair for their Integrated Medicine Initiative.
 
Jessica believes that her mission extends far beyond creating products that are safe for children and healthy for the environment. In 2016, she launched The Natural Advisory Council (NAC) to form a coalition of natural, organic, and “green” product manufacturers, retailers, and non-profit consumer protection organizations to advocate, collaborate and educate (ACE) on the definition and use of the term, “natural” in all consumer products. She also collaborates with leading groups and companies to initiate congressional action to establish federal legislation demanding safe cosmetics and has participated in lobbying activities to help shape the Toxic Substances Control Act and Personal Care Product Safety reform.  
 
Sponsored by California Baby®
 
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Wondering what’s got dermatologists so burned out? We’ve got one reason. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Terry Cronin, President of AAD, as he discusses the federal regulations around physician pay and dermatologist burnout. Listen in as he discusses the impacts of inflation and offers some options for physicians experiencing burnout. 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. Cronin currently holds the position of President for AAD in the 2023-2024 term. He leads the world’s largest dermatologic society that represents more than 20,800 physicians who specialize in diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. He also holds the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister organization focused on government affairs, health policy, and practice information.
 
Dr. Cronin earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and completed his dermatology residency and served as chief resident at the University of Miami, where he is currently an assistant voluntary professor. Dr. Cronin has been involved with the Academy at the leadership level since 2006. He is a past chair of the Academy’s Advisory Board and has served on its Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. Dr. Cronin maintains a private practice in Melbourne, Florida.

 

Looking for some positive energy? We’ve got it right here. This week, we’re joined by IDCP* and IDS* guest faculty Dr. Judith Hong as she walks us through Reiki. Listen in as she describes the practice and talks about how love and kindness energy can help patients and yourself. 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.
 
*IDCP = Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program
*IDS = Integrative Dermatology Symposium
 
Take Your Practice to the Next Level
If you're interested in topics like Reiki, LearnSkin certificate programs help you learn about multiple modalities for whole patient dermatology care. Board certified dermatologists are welcome to apply to the IDCP, a 9 month intensive designed to provide hands-on, practical solutions to start an integrative practice, expand treatment offerings, or advance clinical care from an integrative approach. The 2024 application deadline is April 22nd: https://get.learnskin.com/idcp/
 
For other colleagues who see dermatology patients, the IDCP sister program is the DCIE - Dermatology: Clinical and Integrative Essentials. Enrollment is open year-round: https://get.learnskin.com/dcie/
 
Judith Hong M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist at a private practice in Santa Rosa, California. After completing medical school and residency training at UCSF, she moved to Sonoma County and developed an interest in mindfulness, meditation, qigong, and Reiki practices. She is a certified Reiki master-teacher and enjoys teaching physicians and other health professionals.

Looking for some optimism around HS treatments? We’ve got it here. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Joslyn Kirby as she shares her experience in working with HS and talks the nuts and bolts of HS with diagnosis, pathogenesis, and novel treatment options coming down the pipeline. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. To learn more about HS and earn free CME credits, visit LearnSkin.com to enroll in the HS: Examining the Role of Immunology and Inflammation with Biologics and JAK Inhibition series.
 
Dr. Joslyn Kirby is a Professor of Dermatology at Penn State Hershey and Past President of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation. In clinic and through her research, she is focused on hidradenitis suppurativa, including its effects on people and outcome measurement.
 
Supported by independent educational grants from Incyte and UCB

What does “healthy” really mean when we talk about lips? We’ve got just the expert. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Hemali Gunt of Burt's Bees as she discusses the newest research on lip health, a recent study conducted in partnership with LearnSkin, and where lip science can go from here. 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.
 
Hemali Gunt, PhD serves as the Head of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, at Burt’s Bees (A Clorox Company). Her focus is to demonstrate scientifically based skincare benefits through clinical testing, laboratory investigations and instrumental assessment. Additionally, she represents the science behind nature-based solutions through interaction with the professional and medical communities. Prior to joining Burt’s Bees, she worked as a clinical scientist at a contract testing lab where she gained extensive experience in clinical trials of personal care products, OTC, drugs and medical devices. Hemali Gunt holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH). She is member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the lead author on numerous scientific posters and publications, specializing in the area of skin and lip care.
 
Sponsored by Burt's Bees
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