The skin can be an important indicator for your internal health. Acne can indicate hormonal shifts, while dry skin may signal dehydration or issues in the organ system. Healthy skin refreshes every 28 days, but as we age, this process slows. On this Line One, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss how to care for your skin and keep the window to your internal health open.
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, May 22, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST:Â Wednesday, May 22, 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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