Skin The Surface
167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Skin-focused podcast empowering you to take a proactive role in healthy skincare
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Ep. 85: Behind the Brand: La Roche Posay
February 23, 2024 21:54 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDr Rina is joined by Tyler Steele, Vice President of Medical and Media Relations for La Roche Posay, a brand within L’Oreal, to discuss the science & unique story behind La Roche Posay.
Ep. 84: Brand vs Generic: What is in a Name
February 23, 2024 20:24 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHave you ever wondered why your medication is named a certain way? Why do many medications have the letters, "X", "Y" and "Z"? Dr Rina discusses the process behind chemical, brand and generic medication names.
Ep. 83: Take Control of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
September 21, 2023 14:19 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDr. Rina discusses a skin inflammatory condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), emerging therapies and its impact on mental health.
Ep. 82: Merkel Cell Cancer: What You Need To Know
September 14, 2023 13:20 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBDr Rina discusses the rare and aggressive type of skin cancer called Merkel Cell Cancer.
Ep. 81: Dealing with under eye "baggage"?
August 31, 2023 13:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBDr Rina discusses under eye puffiness including why it occurs and treatments.
Ep. 80: Mystery Brown Spot on the Sole
August 10, 2023 13:32 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBDr. Rina shares an interesting and perplexing case of a brown spot on the foot on a bonus episode.
Mystery Brown Spot on the Sole
August 10, 2023 13:32 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBDr. Rina shares an interesting and perplexing case of a brown spot on the foot on a bonus episode.
Ep. 79: More than Skin Deep with Psoriasis Warrior Jude Duncan
August 10, 2023 11:44 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDr. Rina is joined by special guest Jude Duncan who shares her journey with psoriasis including personal challenges and the network she has joined to empower herself and others living with psoriasis.
More than Skin Deep with Psoriasis Warrior Jude Duncan
August 10, 2023 11:44 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDr. Rina is joined by special guest Jude Duncan who shares her journey with psoriasis including personal challenges and the network she has joined to empower herself and others living with psoriasis.
Skin Positivity with Psoriasis Warrior Reena Ruparelia
July 27, 2023 15:49 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest psoriasis warrior and advocate, Reena Ruparelia @psoriasis_thoughts to discuss her psoriasis journey and skin positivity. Since being diagnosed with psoriasis at a young age, Reena continues to inspire others within the psoriasis community.
Ep. 78: Skin Positivity with Psoriasis Warrior Reena Ruparelia
July 27, 2023 15:49 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest psoriasis warrior and advocate, Reena Ruparelia @psoriasis_thoughts to discuss her psoriasis journey and skin positivity. Since being diagnosed with psoriasis at a young age, Reena continues to inspire others within the psoriasis community.
Derm Favorites: Over-The-Counters for Acne-Prone Skin
July 25, 2023 02:15 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBDr. Rina is joined by colleagues and fellow dermatologists Drs. Christina Ring & Helen Lee to discuss their go-to over the counter products for acne prone skin. From cleansers to sunscreens, we cover it all!
Ep. 77: Derm Favorites: Over-The-Counters for Acne-Prone Skin
July 25, 2023 02:15 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBDr. Rina is joined by colleagues and fellow dermatologists Drs. Christina Ring & Helen Lee to discuss their go-to over the counter products for acne prone skin. From cleansers to sunscreens, we cover it all!
Ep. 76: Living with Lupus: Marisa's Story
July 20, 2023 15:38 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest Marisa, "Lupus Chick", author, advocate and speaker to share her journey with lupus. Living with a chronic illness, five small strokes, 35+ hospitalizations, vasculitis and a brain aneurysm, Marisa has overcame so much and inspires others with her story.
Living with Lupus: Marisa's Story
July 20, 2023 15:38 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest Marisa, "Lupus Chick", author, advocate and speaker to share her journey with lupus. Living with a chronic illness, five small strokes, 35+ hospitalizations, vasculitis and a brain aneurysm, Marisa has overcame so much and inspires others with her story.
Ep. 75: Choosing a Facial Serum
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDr Rina discusses what are facial serums, skin benefits and how to choose the best facial serum for your skin...and more!
Choosing a Facial Serum
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDr Rina discusses what are facial serums, skin benefits and how to choose the best facial serum for your skin...and more!
Hair Transplantation
July 06, 2023 13:54 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon Dr. Christine Shaver. As a member of Bernstein Medical, Dr. Shaver combines years of education with compassion and an extraordinary aesthetic eye to empower her patients and offer natural results.
Ep. 74: Hair Transplantation
July 06, 2023 13:54 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon Dr. Christine Shaver. As a member of Bernstein Medical, Dr. Shaver combines years of education with compassion and an extraordinary aesthetic eye to empower her patients and offer natural results.
Ep. 73: Exaggerated Scars: Keloids
June 15, 2023 13:59 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBDr Rina discusses keloid scar formation, treatments and what is on the horizon when it comes to tackling your keloids.
Exaggerated Scars: Keloids
June 15, 2023 13:59 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBDr Rina discusses keloid scar formation, treatments and what is on the horizon when it comes to tackling your keloids.
Ep. 72: Melanoma Awareness: Leah's Melanoma Story
May 19, 2023 20:43 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDr Rina is joined by championed melanoma advocate, Leah Adams. Battling melanoma herself she continues to empower others to take a proactive role in their skin health.
Melanoma Awareness: Leah's Melanoma Story
May 19, 2023 20:43 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDr Rina is joined by championed melanoma advocate, Leah Adams. Battling melanoma herself she continues to empower others to take a proactive role in their skin health.
The Most Common Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Skin Cancer
May 18, 2023 15:09 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDr Rina is joined by Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Victoria Siemion to discuss basal cell skin cancer, an infamous mimicker to a persistent "pimple".
Ep. 71: The Most Common Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Skin Cancer
May 18, 2023 15:09 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDr Rina is joined by Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Victoria Siemion to discuss basal cell skin cancer, an infamous mimicker to a persistent "pimple".
Sunscreen: Where do I start?
May 17, 2023 01:25 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBDr Rina discusses sunscreen, mineral vs chemical and what you should be on the look out for as a consumer.
Ep. 70: Sunscreen: Where do I start?
May 17, 2023 01:25 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBDr Rina discusses sunscreen, mineral vs chemical and what you should be on the look out for as a consumer.
BEAUTY IN KINDNESS & SKIN BENEFITS OF GOAT MILK: BEEKMAN 1802
May 11, 2023 15:33 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDr Rina is joined by Founders of Beekman 1802, a company that emphasizes the importance of goat milk on skin care.
Ep. 69: BEAUTY IN KINDNESS & SKIN BENEFITS OF GOAT MILK: BEEKMAN 1802
May 11, 2023 15:33 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDr Rina is joined by Founders of Beekman 1802, a company that emphasizes the importance of goat milk on skin care.
Ep. 68: Facial & Body Hair: Laser Hair Removal
April 27, 2023 13:07 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBDr Rina discusses laser hair removal: safety, how do these devices work, side effects and what should you do before and post-laser treatment.
Facial & Body Hair: Laser Hair Removal
April 27, 2023 13:07 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBDr Rina discusses laser hair removal: safety, how do these devices work, side effects and what should you do before and post-laser treatment.
Facial Hair Removal: Facial Razors
April 27, 2023 12:32 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBDr Rina dives into how effective facial razors are, do they cause hair growth to grow back thicker and faster and do's and dont's of facial shaving.
Ep. 67: Facial Hair Removal: Facial Razors
April 27, 2023 12:32 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBDr Rina dives into how effective facial razors are, do they cause hair growth to grow back thicker and faster and do's and dont's of facial shaving.
ISDIN: Behind the Brand
February 10, 2023 19:32 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest ISDIN US Country Manager Rob D'Urso to discuss a brand leading in skincare and sun care, key anti-aging ingredients and sun protection.
Ep. 66: ISDIN: Behind the Brand
February 10, 2023 19:32 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDr Rina is joined by special guest ISDIN US Country Manager Rob D'Urso to discuss a brand leading in skincare and sun care, key anti-aging ingredients and sun protection.
Purple Bumps on the Skin
January 19, 2023 15:03 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBDr Rina discusses a skin condition that may present as small purple flat-topped bumps on the skin and special skin concerns in skin of color.
Ep. 65: Purple Bumps on the Skin
January 19, 2023 15:03 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBDr Rina discusses a skin condition that may present as small purple flat-topped bumps on the skin and special skin concerns in skin of color.
Hair loss post-pregnancy
November 20, 2022 15:13 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDr Rina discusses postpartum hair loss - the causes, how long it may last and what you can do to help regrow lost hair.
Ep. 64: Hair loss post-pregnancy
November 20, 2022 15:13 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDr Rina discusses postpartum hair loss - the causes, how long it may last and what you can do to help regrow lost hair.
The Full Skin Exam
November 11, 2022 21:17 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBDr Rina discusses the full skin exam: how to prepare, what to expect and what to look out for.
Ep. 63: The Full Skin Exam
November 11, 2022 21:17 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBDr Rina discusses the full skin exam: how to prepare, what to expect and what to look out for.
Gotta love some Vitamin D: Sources of Vitamin D, Skincare benefits & other health benefits!
October 06, 2022 16:08 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDr. Rina discusses the benefits of topical and oral vitamin D as well as the multiple sources of vitamin D (besides the sun!).
Ep. 62: Gotta love some Vitamin D: Sources of Vitamin D, Skincare benefits & other health benefits!
October 06, 2022 16:08 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDr. Rina discusses the benefits of topical and oral vitamin D as well as the multiple sources of vitamin D (besides the sun!).
Psoriatic Arthritis: Exploring the Connection Between Skin and Joint Symptoms
October 05, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MBDr Rina discusses psoriatic arthritis with a very special guest Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon. This episode is sponsored by Abbvie
Ep. 61: Psoriatic Arthritis: Exploring the Connection Between Skin and Joint Symptoms
October 05, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MBDr Rina discusses psoriatic arthritis with a very special guest Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon. This episode is sponsored by Abbvie
Vitamin D: Why it’s important for our skin, hair & nails
September 26, 2022 22:15 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDr Rina discusses why vitamin D is important, what foods are rich in vitamin D and how much do we get in UV light.
Ep. 60: Topical retinoids & retin-alternatives: Acne, Dyspigmentation & Anti-aging
September 26, 2022 22:15 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDr Rina discusses why topical retinoids are helpful for your skin and if topical retinoids are too irritating or drying....why you may want to look for a retin-alt!
Topical retinoids & retin-alternatives: Acne, Dyspigmentation & Anti-aging
September 26, 2022 22:15 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDr Rina discusses why topical retinoids are helpful for your skin and if topical retinoids are too irritating or drying....why you may want to look for a retin-alt!
Ep. 59: Understanding Your Acne
August 09, 2022 11:18 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDr Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Naeha Gupta to discuss acne with a special focus on adult-onset acne.
Understanding Your Acne
August 09, 2022 11:18 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDr Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Naeha Gupta to discuss acne with a special focus on adult-onset acne.