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The Science of Skin

The Science of Skin

A Science of Skincare Podcast 119 Episodes Aug 25, 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

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
Topical Steroid Side Effects & Safer Alternatives
Topical Steroid Side Effects & Safer Alternatives Aug 4, 2026 1572 Are topical steroids doing more harm than good? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain sits down with Dr. Allie Golant, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Dermatology at Mount Sinai, to unpack the real risks of topical corticosteroids — and why steroid stewardship is becoming a bigger conversation in dermatology.Got a question or topic idea? Email us at inquiry@scienceofskinsummit.comJoin u
Longevity Supplements Under the Microscope
Longevity Supplements Under the Microscope Jul 28, 2026 1562 Dr. Ted Lain and Dr. Patti Farris cut through the hype around today's most popular longevity supplements.They dig into the real (and often surprisingly thin) clinical evidence behind NAD precursors like NMN and nicotinamide riboside, the gut-derived compound Urolithin A, creatine for brain and muscle health, multivitamins and the buzzy Cosmos trial, and off-label rapamycin use.Along the way,
Pediatric Dermatology Guide: Eczema, Psoriasis, Alopecia, Acne & Hemangiomas
Pediatric Dermatology Guide: Eczema, Psoriasis, Alopecia, Acne & Hemangiomas Jul 25, 2026 1888 Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Ted Lain and pediatric dermatology expert Dr. Lisa Swanson break down the latest pediatric dermatology treatments in this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast.Topics covered: atopic dermatitis (eczema) treatment updates including Zoryve, Vtama, and Opzelura; pediatric psoriasis therapies including Zoryve foam, Tremfya, and the oral IL-23 inhibitor Sotyktu; GLP-
Sensitive Skin Syndrome: What's Really Happening to Your Skin
Sensitive Skin Syndrome: What's Really Happening to Your Skin Jul 14, 2026 1196 Up to 70% of people say they have sensitive skin — but is it really a diagnosis, or something else entirely? Dr. Patti Farris and Dr. Ted Lain break down the biology dermatologists are still trying to figure out. In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Patti and Ted dig into a 15,000+ person global study on sensitive skin prevalence, and explore the science behind why skin reacts with no v
The Evolution of Fractionated Lasers: Fraxel, FTX & Clear + Brilliant with Dr. Rishi Chopra
The Evolution of Fractionated Lasers: Fraxel, FTX & Clear + Brilliant with Dr. Rishi Chopra Jul 7, 2026 1593 🎧 In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, host Dr. Patty Farris sits down with Dr. Rishi Chopra — a Harvard-trained, fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist from the Mass General Wellman Center for Photomedicine — for a deep dive into the evolution of fractionated laser resurfacing. Dr. Chopra breaks down how fractional photothermolysis, first described by Drs. Rox Anderson and Dieter Ma
Roflumilast Cream for Toddler Eczema, Psoriasis & Seborrheic Dermatitis
Roflumilast Cream for Toddler Eczema, Psoriasis & Seborrheic Dermatitis Jun 30, 2026 1316 Dr. Ted Lain sits down with board-certified pediatric dermatologist Dr. Nnenna Agim to discuss the toddler indication for roflumilast cream (Zoryve) and how non-steroidal topicals are changing the treatment landscape for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis in children. In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Agim shares her real-world clinical experience using roflu
Hair Loss Treatments: Dr. Nicole Rogers on What Actually Works
Hair Loss Treatments: Dr. Nicole Rogers on What Actually Works Jun 23, 2026 1977 In this episode of the Science of Skin podcast, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Patti Farris sits down with Golden Follicle Award winner and hair restoration surgery pioneer Dr. Nicole Rogers to break down everything you need to know about hair loss treatment — from trending social media remedies to cutting-edge clinical trials.Whether you're experiencing male pattern baldness, female patte
Clinical Trials in Dermatology: Insider Tips from Top Researchers
Clinical Trials in Dermatology: Insider Tips from Top Researchers Jun 16, 2026 1712 Are you a dermatologist curious about clinical research — or a seasoned trialist looking to reignite your passion? In this episode of the Science of Skin Podcast, Dr. Ted Lane (Austin, TX) sits down with Dr. Jason Hawkes, Chief Scientific Officer at Oregon Medical Research Center, to pull back the curtain on what it really means to build a career in dermatology clinical trials. From navigating the
Roflumilast vs. Crisaborole: The PDE4 Science That Changes Everything
Roflumilast vs. Crisaborole: The PDE4 Science That Changes Everything Jun 9, 2026 1588 What really separates roflumilast (Zoryve) from other PDE4 inhibitors — and why does it matter for your patients with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis? In this episode, Dr. Ted Lane sits down with Dr. Chris Bunick, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of Dermatology Times, for a deep dive into the biochemistry, formulation science,

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