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The Science of Skin

The Science of Skin

A Science of Skincare Podcast 119 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Science of Skin is a podcast for those who want to be in-the-know about what’s trending, and what’s next in topical skincare. Hosts Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Ted Lain are board certified dermatologists and co-founders of the Science of Skin Summit. Each episode provides an insider’s view of the skincare industry, featuring interviews with research scientists, formulators, and leading physician experts. The podcast explores how products are developed, tested, and used to treat medical and cosmetic patients.

Episodes

The Accidental Birth of SkinMedica TNS
The Accidental Birth of SkinMedica TNS Oct 13, 2026 2058 What started as a failed treatment for venous ulcers became one of the most influential products in professional skincare. Dr. Mitchel Goldman, co-founder of SkinMedica, tells the story of how TNS was created and why it was a "longevity" product decades before the term existed.Dr. Ted Lain sits down with Dr. Goldman, a world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist, former ASDS president, and dir
Menopause and Your Skin: The Pilocutaneous Syndrome of Menopause
Menopause and Your Skin: The Pilocutaneous Syndrome of Menopause Oct 8, 2026 1862 Menopause is having a moment, but board-certified dermatologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner Dr. Corinne Erickson was connecting hormones and skin health long before it was trending. In this episode of the Science of Skin podcast, host Dr. Patti Farris talks with Dr. Erickson about how dermatologists can better care for women across the menopause continuum, from the first perimenop
Rhapsido (Remibrutinib) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Phase 3 Efficacy Data
Rhapsido (Remibrutinib) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Phase 3 Efficacy Data Oct 6, 2026 1405 Is there finally a fast-acting oral treatment for chronic hives? In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain is joined by Dr. Naiem Issa, a dermatologist in Northern Virginia and assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Miami and George Washington University, to break down the phase 3 clinical trial results for Rhapsido (remibrutinib),
Can a Topical Serum Work Like Botox? Dermatologist Breaks Down P-TIOX
Can a Topical Serum Work Like Botox? Dermatologist Breaks Down P-TIOX Sep 29, 2026 1198 Can a topical serum work like a neurotoxin? Recorded live in Paris, Dr. Ted Lain sits down with Dr. Peter Bjerring to find out. Dr. Bjerring is a professor of dermatology at Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, a laser pioneer who helped develop IPL technology, and a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.Together they break down SkinCeuticals P-TIOX, a serum built around two viper-venom-derived
The Science of Slowing Aging: Rapamycin, Genes, and the Quest for a Longer Health Span
The Science of Slowing Aging: Rapamycin, Genes, and the Quest for a Longer Health Span Sep 22, 2026 2223 In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Ted Lain talks with Dr. Rich Miller, professor of pathology at the University of Michigan and director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Aging Research, about the science of slowing biological aging.Dr. Miller explains why lifespan and health span move together, not in opposition, and walks through decades of research using genetic mutants, calorie
Chronic Urticaria Explained: BTK Inhibitors & Remibrutinib
Chronic Urticaria Explained: BTK Inhibitors & Remibrutinib Sep 15, 2026 1190 In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Ted Lain sits down with Dr. Sarina Elmariah, MD, PhD, professor of dermatology at UC San Francisco and director of the UCSF Center for Itch and Neurosensory Disorders, for a deep dive into chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).Dr. Elmariah breaks down the role of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) in mast cell degranulation and explains how it sit
K-Beauty Decoded: The Science Behind Glass Skin, Snail Mucin & Korean Sunscreens
K-Beauty Decoded: The Science Behind Glass Skin, Snail Mucin & Korean Sunscreens Sep 8, 2026 1563 Korean skincare is everywhere on social media — but how much of it is backed by real dermatologic science? In this episode of The Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Patti Farris sits down with Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and "The K-Beauty Dermatologist," to separate fact from TikTok fiction.They trace K-beauty's roots from the Goryeo and J
Inside DermFluencer University: Building the Next Generation of Medical Creators
Inside DermFluencer University: Building the Next Generation of Medical Creators Sep 1, 2026 684 In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Patti Farris sits down with Dr. Dustin Portela and Mimi Banks (Principal, Mimi Banks Social) to talk all things DermFluencer University — the influencer education track heading into its third year at the Science of Skin Summit in Austin, TX (September 17–20).Dustin and Mimi trace the program's origin from a single standing-room-only session
The 9% (and Rising) Cut — What Every Dermatologist Needs to Know Now
The 9% (and Rising) Cut — What Every Dermatologist Needs to Know Now Aug 27, 2026 728 In this special bonus episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Patti Farris sits down with Dr. Sandra (Sandy) Johnson — private practice dermatologist in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and member of the American Academy of Dermatology's Board of Directors — for an urgent conversation on the CMS reimbursement cuts threatening the future of dermatology.Dr. Johnson breaks down the three major proposal
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Explained: New Oral BTK Inhibitor Rhapsido for Chronic Hives
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Explained: New Oral BTK Inhibitor Rhapsido for Chronic Hives Aug 25, 2026 1731 Millions of people live with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) — unpredictable hives and angioedema lasting six weeks or longer with no identifiable trigger. In this episode of the Science of Skin podcast, board-certified dermatologists Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Michelle Tarbox (Chair, Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and host of the Dermosphere podcast) break
Epiduo OTC: Full Clinical Data Deep Dive on Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide
Epiduo OTC: Full Clinical Data Deep Dive on Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Aug 18, 2026 1548 Epiduo is now available over the counter — and in this full episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, board-certified dermatologists Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Patti Farris break down everything you need to know about this fixed-dose combination acne treatment.From the landmark phase 3 clinical trial data to real-world tolerability, scarring reduction, and the risks of compounded alternatives, this is the
Avoiding Polypharmacy & Topical Confusion with Roflumilast
Avoiding Polypharmacy & Topical Confusion with Roflumilast Aug 11, 2026 1350 Dr. Ted Lain welcomes Dr. Mona Shariari — Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology, and host of the Medical Sisterhood Podcast — for a deep dive into one of dermatology's most persistent challenges: polypharmacy and topical confusion.Ted and Mona look back at the old-school regimens dermato

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