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Skin The Surface

Skin The Surface

By Dr Rina, Board-Certified Dermatologist

Skin-focused podcast empowering you to take a proactive role in healthy skincare
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Ep. 1: Intro to Skin The Surface

Skin The Surface Dec 09, 2019

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Ep. 85: Behind the Brand: La Roche Posay

Ep. 85: Behind the Brand: La Roche Posay

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.

Feb 23, 202427:13
Ep. 84: Brand vs Generic: What is in a Name

Ep. 84: Brand vs Generic: What is in a Name

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.

Feb 23, 202411:05
Ep. 83: Take Control of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Ep. 83: Take Control of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Dr. Rina discusses a skin inflammatory condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), emerging therapies and its impact on mental health.

Sep 21, 202318:49
Ep. 82: Merkel Cell Cancer: What You Need To Know

Ep. 82: Merkel Cell Cancer: What You Need To Know

Dr Rina discusses the rare and aggressive type of skin cancer called Merkel Cell Cancer.

Sep 14, 202314:37
Ep. 81: Dealing with under eye "baggage"?

Ep. 81: Dealing with under eye "baggage"?

Dr Rina discusses under eye puffiness including why it occurs and treatments.

Aug 31, 202317:39
Ep. 80: Mystery Brown Spot on the Sole

Ep. 80: Mystery Brown Spot on the Sole

Dr. Rina shares an interesting and perplexing case of a brown spot on the foot on a bonus episode.

Aug 10, 202308:35
Ep. 79: More than Skin Deep with Psoriasis Warrior Jude Duncan

Ep. 79: More than Skin Deep with Psoriasis Warrior Jude Duncan

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.

Aug 10, 202323:47
Ep. 78: Skin Positivity with Psoriasis Warrior Reena Ruparelia

Ep. 78: Skin Positivity with Psoriasis Warrior Reena Ruparelia

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.

Jul 27, 202328:47
Ep. 77: Derm Favorites: Over-The-Counters for Acne-Prone Skin

Ep. 77: Derm Favorites: Over-The-Counters for Acne-Prone Skin

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!

Jul 25, 202325:21
Ep. 76: Living with Lupus: Marisa's Story

Ep. 76: Living with Lupus: Marisa's Story

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.


Jul 20, 202316:56
Ep. 75: Choosing a Facial Serum

Ep. 75: Choosing a Facial Serum

Dr Rina discusses what are facial serums, skin benefits and how to choose the best facial serum for your skin...and more!

Jul 10, 202315:47
Ep. 74: Hair Transplantation

Ep. 74: Hair Transplantation

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.

Jul 06, 202323:28
Ep. 73: Exaggerated Scars: Keloids

Ep. 73: Exaggerated Scars: Keloids

Dr Rina discusses keloid scar formation, treatments and what is on the horizon when it comes to tackling your keloids.

Jun 15, 202323:37
Ep. 72: Melanoma Awareness: Leah's Melanoma Story

Ep. 72: Melanoma Awareness: Leah's Melanoma Story

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.

May 19, 202327:20
Ep. 71: The Most Common Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Skin Cancer

Ep. 71: The Most Common Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Skin Cancer

Dr Rina is joined by Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Victoria Siemion to discuss basal cell skin cancer, an infamous mimicker to a persistent "pimple".

May 18, 202311:19
Ep. 70: Sunscreen: Where do I start?

Ep. 70: Sunscreen: Where do I start?

Dr Rina discusses sunscreen, mineral vs chemical and what you should be on the look out for as a consumer.

May 17, 202314:11
Ep. 69: BEAUTY IN KINDNESS & SKIN BENEFITS OF GOAT MILK: BEEKMAN 1802

Ep. 69: BEAUTY IN KINDNESS & SKIN BENEFITS OF GOAT MILK: BEEKMAN 1802

Dr Rina is joined by Founders of Beekman 1802, a company that emphasizes the importance of goat milk on skin care.

May 11, 202323:33
Ep. 68: Facial & Body Hair: Laser Hair Removal

Ep. 68: Facial & Body Hair: Laser Hair Removal

Dr Rina discusses laser hair removal: safety, how do these devices work, side effects and what should you do before and post-laser treatment.

Apr 27, 202313:55
Ep. 67: Facial Hair Removal: Facial Razors

Ep. 67: Facial Hair Removal: Facial Razors

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.

Apr 27, 202312:06
Ep. 66: ISDIN: Behind the Brand

Ep. 66: ISDIN: Behind the Brand

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. 

Feb 10, 202330:12
Ep. 65: Purple Bumps on the Skin

Ep. 65: Purple Bumps on the Skin

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. 

Jan 19, 202314:28
Ep. 64: Hair loss post-pregnancy

Ep. 64: Hair loss post-pregnancy

Dr Rina discusses postpartum hair loss - the causes, how long it may last and what you can do to help regrow lost hair. 

Nov 20, 202216:04
Ep. 63: The Full Skin Exam

Ep. 63: The Full Skin Exam

Dr Rina discusses the full skin exam: how to prepare, what to expect and what to look out for. 

Nov 11, 202214:25
Ep. 62: Gotta love some Vitamin D: Sources of Vitamin D, Skincare benefits & other health benefits!

Ep. 62: Gotta love some Vitamin D: Sources of Vitamin D, Skincare benefits & other health benefits!

Dr. Rina discusses the benefits of topical and oral vitamin D as well as the multiple sources of vitamin D (besides the sun!).

Oct 06, 202212:45
Ep. 61: Psoriatic Arthritis: Exploring the Connection Between Skin and Joint Symptoms

Ep. 61: Psoriatic Arthritis: Exploring the Connection Between Skin and Joint Symptoms

Dr Rina discusses psoriatic arthritis with a very special guest Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon. This episode is sponsored by Abbvie
Oct 05, 202224:09
Ep. 60: Topical retinoids & retin-alternatives: Acne, Dyspigmentation & Anti-aging

Ep. 60: Topical retinoids & retin-alternatives: Acne, Dyspigmentation & Anti-aging

Dr 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! 

Sep 26, 202216:25
Ep. 59: Understanding Your Acne

Ep. 59: Understanding Your Acne

Dr Rina is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Naeha Gupta to discuss acne with a special focus on adult-onset acne. 

Aug 09, 202224:33
Ep. 58: Heat Rash? Don't Sweat it!

Ep. 58: Heat Rash? Don't Sweat it!

Dr Rina discusses summer heat rashes: why do they happen and what to do? 

Jul 09, 202209:34
Ep. 57: Skin Cancer Removal:Mohs Surgery

Ep. 57: Skin Cancer Removal:Mohs Surgery

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. 

Jun 29, 202230:58
Ep. 56: Airplane Acne

Ep. 56: Airplane Acne

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. 

Jun 27, 202207:18
Ep. 55: A Not So Friendly Skin Yeast

Ep. 55: A Not So Friendly Skin Yeast

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. 

Jun 26, 202215:54
Ep. 54: Facial Oils: The Good, The Bad & Choosing the Best Oil For Your Skin

Ep. 54: Facial Oils: The Good, The Bad & Choosing the Best Oil For Your Skin

Dr Rina discusses facial oils and what to look for when choosing the best facial oil. 

Jun 18, 202209:02
Ep. 53: Outdoor Edition: Poison Ivy

Ep. 53: Outdoor Edition: Poison Ivy

Dr Rina is discussing poison ivy while outside on her run! Tune in to learn how to avoid and treat poison ivy rashes! 

Jun 05, 202209:41
Ep. 52: BONUS EPISODE: SKIN OF COLOR WITH DERMASPHERE PODCAST

Ep. 52: BONUS EPISODE: SKIN OF COLOR WITH DERMASPHERE PODCAST

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. 

May 14, 202218:17
Ep. 51: Gotta an Itch?! Don't scratch your hives!

Ep. 51: Gotta an Itch?! Don't scratch your hives!

Dr Rina discusses all you need to know when it comes to hives, also known as urticaria. 

Apr 20, 202223:23
Ep. 50: What is Alopecia?

Ep. 50: What is Alopecia?

"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. 

Mar 31, 202227:31
Ep. 49: Embracing Vitiligo: Love the Skin You're In

Ep. 49: Embracing Vitiligo: Love the Skin You're In

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. 

Mar 30, 202230:59
Ep. 48: Hair Loss After COVID-19

Ep. 48: Hair Loss After COVID-19

Dr Rina is joined by special guest, board-certified dermatologist Dr Mansha Sethi, to discuss COVID-19 Associated Hair Loss. 

Feb 21, 202220:05
Ep. 47: Behind the Brand: CeraVe

Ep. 47: Behind the Brand: CeraVe

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.

Jan 24, 202232:08
Ep. 46: Laser Focus on Laser Resurfacing

Ep. 46: Laser Focus on Laser Resurfacing

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. 

Jan 20, 202224:24
Ep. 45: Medicine Abroad: Serving A Refugee Community

Ep. 45: Medicine Abroad: Serving A Refugee Community

Dr Rina discusses health care, including skin conditions within a refugee camp with special guest physician Dr Qasem. 

Jan 10, 202228:35
Ep. 44: COVID-19 SKIN RASHES

Ep. 44: COVID-19 SKIN RASHES

Dr. Rina discusses different COVID-19 rashes and mask-ne. 

Jan 03, 202217:09
Ep. 43: A Dermatologist's Approach To Stretch Marks

Ep. 43: A Dermatologist's Approach To Stretch Marks

Dr Rina discusses why and how stretch marks occur and how effective is stretch mark treatment. 

Nov 20, 202115:54
Ep. 42: Skin Microbiome: Probiotic Skincare & Acne

Ep. 42: Skin Microbiome: Probiotic Skincare & Acne

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

Nov 17, 202132:48
Ep. 41: How Stress May Impact Your Skin

Ep. 41: How Stress May Impact Your Skin

Dr Rina discusses the ways in which stress may impact your skin and how to maintain a healthy skin care regimen. 

Nov 07, 202114:53
Ep. 40: Don't Itch That Scratch: Managing Dry Skin

Ep. 40: Don't Itch That Scratch: Managing Dry Skin

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. 

Oct 28, 202124:23
Ep. 39: The Ins & Outs of Compounding Medications

Ep. 39: The Ins & Outs of Compounding Medications

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
Oct 20, 202117:21
Ep. 38: Seasonal Acne: Is this really a thing?!

Ep. 38: Seasonal Acne: Is this really a thing?!

Dr Rina discusses why acne may worsen during the cooler months and how to manage these acne breakouts. 

Oct 13, 202108:48
Ep. 37: Acne: Tips & Tricks To Managing Adult-Onset Acne

Ep. 37: Acne: Tips & Tricks To Managing Adult-Onset Acne

Dr Rina discusses everything you need to know to tackle hormonal acne. 

Oct 13, 202118:16
Ep. 36: Nailed It

Ep. 36: Nailed It

Dr Rina discusses how our nails may be a clue or window into something more & how to tackle brittle, broken nails. 

Sep 02, 202121:40