Episode 125: The Power of Botanicals in Skin Care | The Future of Dermatology Podcast
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Show Notes
Summary
In this episode of the Future of Dermatology podcast, Dr. Faranak Kamangar and Dr. Peter Lio discuss significant advancements in dermatology, including the recent approval of an ICD 10 code for topical steroid withdrawal, the exploration of botanicals in skin treatment, and the emerging understanding of the gut-skin connection. They also delve into the role of GLP medications in managing skin conditions and the exciting future developments in dermatology, particularly in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Read the referenced documents at the following sites:
- Ancient botanicals and the skin: Defining dermatologic ethnophytoconvergence as a translational framework for pharmacognosy: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdrv.2025.12.008
- The Gut-Skin Axis: Exploring the Role of SCFAs, Obesity, and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Atopic Dermatitis: https://jintegrativederm.org/article/view/109
- Topical Steroid Withdrawal is a Targetable Excess of Mitochondrial NAD+: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.04.17.24305846v1.full-text
- Jennifer Fugo information: https://www.skinterrupt.com/book-a-session/
Takeaways
- The CDC has approved an ICD 10 code for topical steroid withdrawal.
- This approval allows for better study and understanding of TSW.
- Diagnostic criteria for TSW are still being developed.
- Topical steroid withdrawal may overlap with severe atopic dermatitis.
- Non-steroidal treatments are becoming more prominent in dermatology.
- Botanicals have been used across cultures for skin treatment.
- The gut-skin connection is gaining attention in dermatology.
- GLP medications may play a significant role in dermatological treatments.
- The future of dermatology is promising with new treatments on the horizon.
- A holistic approach to skin health is essential for effective treatment.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Dermatology Innovations
01:43 - Topical Steroid Withdrawal Breakthroughs
06:53 - Exploring Botanicals in Dermatology
09:15 - Gut-Skin Connection and Metabolic Health
13:42 - The Role of GLPs in Dermatology
19:42 - Future of Dermatology: Exciting Developments