Skin The Surface : Recent Episodes
Dr Rina, Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Rina is joined by acne-focused holistic nutritionist Katie Stewart to discuss acne treatment.
Dr 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.
Have 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.
Dr. Rina discusses a skin inflammatory condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), emerging therapies and its impact on mental health.
Dr Rina discusses the rare and aggressive type of skin cancer called Merkel Cell Cancer.
Dr. Rina shares an interesting and perplexing case of a brown spot on the foot on a bonus episode.
Dr. 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.
Dr 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.
Dr. 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!
Dr 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.
Dr Rina discusses what are facial serums, skin benefits and how to choose the best facial serum for your skin...and more!
Dr 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.
Dr Rina discusses keloid scar formation, treatments and what is on the horizon when it comes to tackling your keloids.
Dr 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.
Dr Rina is joined by Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Victoria Siemion to discuss basal cell skin cancer, an infamous mimicker to a persistent "pimple".
Dr Rina discusses sunscreen, mineral vs chemical and what you should be on the look out for as a consumer.
Dr Rina is joined by Founders of Beekman 1802, a company that emphasizes the importance of goat milk on skin care.
Dr Rina discusses laser hair removal: safety, how do these devices work, side effects and what should you do before and post-laser treatment.
Dr 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.
Dr 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.
Dr 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.
Dr Rina discusses postpartum hair loss - the causes, how long it may last and what you can do to help regrow lost hair.
Dr Rina discusses the full skin exam: how to prepare, what to expect and what to look out for.
Dr. Rina discusses the benefits of topical and oral vitamin D as well as the multiple sources of vitamin D (besides the sun!).
Dr Rina discusses psoriatic arthritis with a very special guest Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon. This episode is sponsored by Abbvie
Dr Rina discusses why vitamin D is important, what foods are rich in vitamin D and how much do we get in UV light.
Dr Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Naeha Gupta to discuss acne with a special focus on adult-onset acne.
Dr. Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and award-winning medical and investigative reporter at ABC News, Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, to discuss Mohs surgery.
Dr Rina discusses why and how flying can wreak havoc on our skin and what you can do before, in flight and after flight to help prevent airplane acne breakouts.
Dr Rina discusses tinea versicolor, a skin yeast infection: why do we get this yeast on this skin and how to best treat this skin yeast.
Dr Rina is discussing poison ivy while outside on her run! Tune in to learn how to avoid and treat poison ivy rashes!
Dr Rina is excited to be joined by Dermasphere podcaster hosted by dermatologist Drs. Luke Johnson and Michelle Tarbox to dive into skin of color.
Dr Rina discusses all you need to know when it comes to hives, also known as urticaria.
"Alopecia" is one of the top googled words since the Oscars. What is "alopecia" and is this just one type of hair loss? Dr Rina discusses the different types of alopecia (hair loss), treatments and expectations.
Dr Rina is joined by special guest, avid vitiligo advocate and author Joti Gata-Aura, to discuss vitiligo and it's impact on one's self-confidence.
Dr Rina is joined by special guest, board-certified dermatologist Dr Mansha Sethi, to discuss COVID-19 Associated Hair Loss.
Dr Rina discusses key ingredients for maintaining healthy skin with Cerave co-founder and senior vice president of global professional marketing for CeraVe, Tom Allison.
Dr Rina is joined by special guest, internationally renowned and board-certified Dermatologist Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, to discuss laser resurfacing: types of lasers, expectations and skin benefits.
Dr Rina discusses health care, including skin conditions within a refugee camp with special guest physician Dr Qasem.
Dr Rina discusses why and how stretch marks occur and how effective is stretch mark treatment.
Dr Rina discusses the importance of our skin microbiome, the latest in skin microbiome research and how this plays a role in skin care and the cosmeucitcal industry with special guest and skin microbiome expert, Dr Yug Varma PhD. To learn more: https://phylabiotics.com
Dr Rina discusses the ways in which stress may impact your skin and how to maintain a healthy skin care regimen.
Dr Rina discusses what causes dry skin, who is more prone to experiencing dry skin and what to look for to treat that pesky winter itch.
Dr Rina discusses compounding medications and the role of compounding pharmacies with special guest, President & Founder of Art of Medicine: Pharmacist Jack RPh, PharmD, FACA, FACVP
Dr Rina discusses why acne may worsen during the cooler months and how to manage these acne breakouts.
Dr Rina discusses how our nails may be a clue or window into something more & how to tackle brittle, broken nails.
Dr. Rina discusses psoriasis, psoriasis treatment(s), role of diet and gut microbiome as well as the impact of psoriasis on one's mental well-being.
Dr Rina discusses causes of eyelash and eyebrow hair thinning and loss and discusses eyebrow and eyelash growth serums...are they worth the hype?
Dr. Rina discusses common bug bites, including mosquito, ticks and beestings, and natural home bug bite remedies.
With the safety of sunscreens questioned in the media recently, Dr Rina breaks down sunscreen types, safety and tips for managing those painful summer sunburns.
Dr. Rina Allawh discusses the recent rise of skin cancer within the Latin American community, common misconceptions and roadblocks to dermatologic care.
Dr. Rina discusses polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with special guests: Drs. Samantha Flanagan and Allison Rhodes.
Dr Rina Allawh discusses issues in healthcare equality and epidemiologic disparities uncovered as a result of COVID-19 with special guest Dr. Monica Maalouf.
Dr Rina discusses a unique type of scarring hair loss called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia with special guest dermatology physician assistant, Kendra Joseph, PA-C.
Dr Rina discusses the trending and evolving field within cosmetic dermatology… body contouring with board-certified dermatologist and laser surgery expert Dr. David Goldberg
Dr. Rina discusses what sebaceous filaments are, how they differ from other types of acne and how to treat them on a BONUS episode.
Dr. Rina discusses everything that you need to know about varicose veins and spider veins with venous and lymphatic specialist, Dr Abhi Kasinadhuni (Kas).
Dr. Mary & Dr. Rina are joined by board-certified dermatologist and HS expert Dr. Sherry Yang to discuss the cause, treatment and management of HS
Dr. Rina Allawh is joined by psoriasis expert Dr. Joel Gelfand to discuss psoriasis and safety of biologics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Mary & Dr. Rina discuss the role of diet on the skin with special guest Dr. Swati Kannan.
Dr. Mary & Dr. Rina are joined by Dr. Nazanin Saedi to discuss cosmetic treatments to consider before your wedding day.
Dr Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Christina Chung to discuss hyperpigmentation, skin cancer in skin of color and transplant patients of color.
Dr. Mary and Dr. Rina are joined by Dr. Dianne Davis to discuss skin conditions in skin of color patients and diversity in the field of dermatology.
Dr. Mary discusses tips for protecting baby skin and tips for every new parent with special guest, pediatrician Dr Kostelnik.
Dr. Mary discusses sun protective clothing with dermatologist and founder of AmberNoon, Dr. Erum Ilyas.
Dr. Rina is joined by highly regarded dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Dr. Jason Lee, to discuss skin cancer and why we are seeing more cases of skin cancer.
Dr Mary & Dr Rina discuss our current understanding of COVID-19 and skin manifestations of the virus.
Dr Mary & Dr Rina discuss the cultural practice of skin bleaching and the potential harm it can cause.
Dr Mary & Dr Rina discuss everything you need to know about sunscreen, including recent reports on sunscreen absorption.
Dr Mary & Dr Rina discuss anti-aging skin care and the 3 ingredients that everyone should be using on their skin.
Dr Mary & Dr Rina discuss the skin cancer screening exam and offer tips to check your own skin at home.
Dr. Mary & Dr. Rina introduce Skin the Surface Podcast and discuss the role of a dermatologist.