The skin is our body’s largest organ, making up about 15% of our body weight. It’s our first line of defense, shielding us from environmental toxins, regulating our body temperature, and helping to get rid of waste through sweat. It’s also a mirror of our overall health; changes in its appearance can often signal underlying health issues. Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff on this Line One, as she and her guest discuss the science of skin.
HOST: Dr. Jillian Woodruff
GUESTS:
- Dr. Courtney Bagayoko, MD, FAAD – Board Certified Dermatologist and owner of Anchorage Dermatology & Cosmetics.
RESOURCES:
- Anchorage Dermatology and Cosmetics
- Skin conditions by the numbers | American Academy of Dermatology
- Burden of skin disease | AAD
- What is a dermatologist? | AAD
LIVEÂ BROADCAST:Â Wednesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST:Â Wednesday, April 24, at 8 p.m. AKDT
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- Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic offer extensive health information libraries
- MedlinePlus has a guide to finding reliable health information on the internet
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit and common logical fallacies
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