Learn Skin with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar

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The Learn Skin Podcast investigates the intersection of Eastern and Western medicine to inform an Integrative approach to Dermatology. Join co-hosts Dr. Raja Sivamani and Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov as they discuss the latest in scientific research and treatment options with leading experts in integrative medicine and dermatology.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 226: Photoprotection and DNA Damage Repair

    Looking for the latest on photoprotection? We've got the expert. This week, we're joined by Dr. Naiem Issa as he walks us through the cutting edge research surrounding sun protection and DNA damage repair. Listen in as he discusses the effects of ultraviolet light, proper sun protection, and new therapies for repairing sun damaged skin. 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.

    28 min

  2. Jun 4

    Episode 225: Edible Sun Protection? Polypodium Leaf as a Clinically Proven Adjunct to Improve Sun Protection

    Sun protection you can eat? Yes, you heard that right. This week, we're joined by Dr. Noreen Galaria as she walks us through the many facets of the polypodium leaf. Listen in as she discusses sun protection, supplement standards, and the very latest research on conventional and traditional treatments. 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. Noreen Galaria, MD FAAD is a board certified Dermatologist with a laser and cosmetic fellowship and has been practicing for over 20 years. After spending time as an academic dermatologist; training residents and doing research and publishing papers she moved into private practice 15 years ago and opened 3 offices outside of the DC area. Her research spans both conventional allopathic medicine and evidence based naturopathic therapies with a focus on integrative dermatologic care. She is also the CEO and Founder of Inner Glow Vitamins (A Dermatologist and Plastic surgeon developed brand of skin nutraceuticals). ¹ Research on polypodium has been published and presented at leading dermatology conferences, including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD). Archives of Dermatological Research (2025) 317:580. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-025-04055-8 | Thakker S, Hussain A. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025;93(3 Suppl):AB320. | Hakim C, et al. Presented at SPD 50th Annual Meeting; July 2025; Seattle, WA.

    34 min

  3. May 28

    Episode 224: The Gut Feeling Behind Healthy Skin: Expanding the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Dermatology

    div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Curious just how much the gut can affect the skin? We are too. This week, we're joined by Dr. Jean McGhee as she walks us through the relationship between the gut microbiome and the skin. Listen in as she discusses stool testing, gut health, the importance of diet, and just what dysbiosis really means. 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. Jean McGee, MD, PhD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Microbiome Research in the Department of Dermatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She runs a clinical research program focused on elucidating the role of the gut-skin axis in the pathogeneses of inflammatory skin diseases.

    33 min

  4. May 21

    Episode 223: Epidermolysis Bullosa: Unveiling the Burden of Disease and the Evolving Treatment Landscape

    Looking for the latest research on epidermolysis bullosa (EB)?  We've got just the expert! This week, we're joined by Dr. Mercedes Gonzalez as she jumps into her team's pediatric dermatology research and their look at epidermolysis bullosa. Listen in as she discusses the historic progress in EB treatments and what that means for 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. Mercedes E. Gonzalez is a board-certified pediatric dermatologist at DERM360 and Medical Director of Pediatric Skin Research in Miami, Florida. She serves as Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. A graduate of Emory University and Rutgers–New Jersey Medical School, she completed her pediatrics residency at Columbia University and dermatology and pediatric dermatology training at NYU. Dr. Gonzalez is Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials, co-editor of three dermatology textbooks, and a Director on the American Board of Dermatology, where she chairs the several committees. Sponsored by: Chiesi Medical Affairs Visit Chiesi Medical Affairs website for more information.

    48 min

  5. May 14

    Episode 222: Obesity and Skin Inflammation: A Case Based Discussion

    What comes first: the obesity or the skin inflammation?  We've got just the expert to help us find out. This week, we're joined by Dr. Ganary Dabiri as she walks us through the relationship of obesity and the skin. Listen in as she discusses skin diseases, how to use "people first" language, and the clinical possibilities of GLP-1 medications. 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. Ganary Dabiri is double board-certified in Dermatology and in Obesity Medicine. She earned her graduate and medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed her Dermatology Residency at Roger Williams Medical Center. In 2024 she completed her requirements and obtained board certification in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Dabiri is an adjunct assistant professor at Albany Medical College. She works in private practice in Milford, Massachusetts. In 2024, Dr. Dabiri started the first Skin Inflammation and Obesity Medicine Specialty Clinic in Massachusetts. This comprehensive clinic focuses on and treats patients not only for their chronic inflammatory dermatologic condition such as Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, PCOS, and Atopic Dermatitis but treats their concurrent obesity. Since the inception of this clinic, she has helped numerous patients achieve clearer skin, improve their joint health, but equally if not more importantly - improve their overall health.

    39 min

  6. May 7

    Episode 221: AI in Dermatology

    Curious about how AI can help your practice? We are too. This week, we're joined by Dr. Faranak Kamangar as she breaks down the complex topic of AI in Dermatology. Listen in as she discusses AI agents, prompting, and what exactly DermGPT can do for dermatologists. 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. Faranak Kamangar is a board-certified dermatologist in Palo Alto. She is the founder of DermGPT, and serves as the chair of the San Francisco Dermatological Society.

    33 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Episode 220: Nutrition for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Want to learn the difference between dieting for HS and nutrition? We've got TWO experts. This week, we're joined by Cristina Curp and Jillian Ondreyka as they walk us through how nutrition can impact a patient's hidradenitis supurativa. Listen is as they discuss the relationship with food, food sensitivity testing, and how nutrition is more about adding good food in than taking bad food out. 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.   Cristina Curp was diagnosed with HS at 13 years old, like many she spent most of her life hiding the disease. A decade ago, that changed, as she began to share her journey with nutrition to better manage her inflammatory symptoms, she also became vocal about living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. The journey led to a successful food blog, 2 best selling cookbooks, and a decade of helping others with HS through food. Most recently, she joined the team at HS Connect as COO, and is thrilled to take her advocacy work to the next level.   Jillian Ondreyka is a Dietitian with over 10 years of experience partnering with clients to achieve their nutrition goals. As a person with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, she became interested in how food can help calm inflammation in the body to encourage healing. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Public Health and Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. She earned the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) credential and is a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT). LEAP stands for Lifestyle Eating and Performance and is a patient-specific oligoantigenic diet based on the Leukocyte Activation Assay-Mediator Release Test (LAA-MRT®). Jillian began participating in dermatology research evaluating the effectiveness of the LEAP program in improving outcomes in HS in 2022. In 2025, she became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

    43 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Episode 219: Addressing Existing Knowledge Gaps in Vitiligo

    Looking to see where vitiligo treatments can go next? We've got some answers. This week, we're joined by Dr. David Rosmarin as he dives into the knowledge gaps of vitiligo. Listen in as he discusses patient concerns, alternative treatments and how you can become involved in clinical trials. 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. David Rosmarin, MD is a clinical investigator and Vice-Chair for Research and Education at Tufts Medical Center focusing on clinical trials for inflammatory disorders of the skin. For his training, Dr. Rosmarin went to medical school at NYU, dermatology residency at Boston University-Tufts Combined training program, and fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Rosmarin joined Tufts Medical Center in 2013 focusing as a clinical trial investigator for atopic dermatitis. In 2016, Dr. Rosmarin became the Director of the Clinical Trials Unit in the Department of Dermatology at Tufts Medical Center and Program Director of the Residency Program. Clinically Dr. Rosmarin is nationally recognized and serves as a referral for physicians with difficult to manage inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis. Dr. Rosmarin educates medical students, residents, and research fellows. Sponsored by: AbbVie Visit AbbVie Website for more information.

    34 min
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The Learn Skin Podcast investigates the intersection of Eastern and Western medicine to inform an Integrative approach to Dermatology. Join co-hosts Dr. Raja Sivamani and Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov as they discuss the latest in scientific research and treatment options with leading experts in integrative medicine and dermatology.

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