Skincredible
A board-certified pediatric dermatologist cuts through the chaos of social media skincare advice. Informative, fun, and clear episodes that debunk myths, explain real science, and help patients and parents make confident decisions about their skin and their child’s skin. No fluff. No fear. Just facts.
Dr. Lisa Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. After going to college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona.
She was in private practice in Colorado for a decade and then moved to Boise, Idaho in summer 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho. She is active in local and national medical societies and organizations. She loves lecturing at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. Since moving to Idaho, she works in private practice at Ada West Dermatology and she is also on staff at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching television shows with her boyfriend Larry and cuddling with her 2 doggies Mosby and Maggie.
Episodes
19 episodes
You Are What You Breathe: Dr. Ethan Sims Talks About the Environment and Your Health
In this episode of Skincredible, Dr. Lisa Swanson sits down with ER physician and climate health advocate Dr. Ethan Sims for an engaging, wide-ranging conversation that connects climate change directly to human health—right here in Ida...
Ozempic and Beyond- A Doctor and Pharmacist Explain GLP1s!
In this episode of the Skincredible podcast, we dive deep into the world of GLP-1 and GIP medications with a Boise-based family medicine physician and clinical pharmacist. If you’ve been hearing nonstop about Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, “weight ...
Small Bumps, Big Feelings: A Family's Molluscum Story!
In this heartfelt and candid episode of Skincredible, we meet six-year-old Ryder and his dad, Chris, as they share their family’s real-life journey with molluscum—one that many parents quietly navigate but rarely talk about aloud. ...
An Eczema Story of Hope: Eli
In this powerful episode of the Skincredible Podcast, Dr. Swanson sits down with Eli and his mom, Michelle, for a deeply personal conversation about living with eczema (atopic dermatitis) and molluscum contagiosum—and how chronic skin condition...
Marc Serota Makes the Magic Happen: Eczema and Food Allergies Explained!
In this episode, Dr. Swanson talks to Dr. Marc Serota about everything from allergies to magic. Dr. Marc Serota is triple board-certified in dermatology, pediatrics, and allergy & immunology (bonus: he’s a magician, too). He practices in Li...
Molluscum Journey Insights From a Family Who’s Been There
Molluscum contagiosum is one of the most common viral skin conditions in children — but a diagnosis can still leave parents full of questions. In this episode of Skincredible, Dr. Lisa Swanson, board-certified pediatric dermatologist, speaks wi...
A Dermatologist Explains All Molluscum Treatments Available
Welcome to our latest episode of the Skincredible podcast, where we dive into the often misunderstood world of molluscum contagiosum treatments. Dr. Swanson breaks down how molluscum affects patients and the various treatment options available....
What You Need to Know About Molluscum
In this episode Dr. Lisa Swanson takes a deep dive into Molluscum Contagiosum, which is a very common and highly contagious skin virus that primarily affects children. It spreads easily through close contact and shared water environments such a...
Eczema Listener Q&A
In this bonus episode, Dr. Swanson received questions directly from listeners and she addresses those in the order below. Do people outgrow eczema? What are some current trendy products that are not effective?&nbs...
NOT A Bunch of Baloney: Contact Dermatitis with Dr. Matt Zirwas
In this episode of the Skincredible podcast, Dr. Lisa Swanson interviews Dr. Matt Zirwas, a board-certified dermatologist known for his extensive experience in the world of contact dermatitis and patch testing. They discuss the importance of kn...
A Gymnast Gets Her Jump Back: Kynlie's Story
Description In this episode of the Skincredible podcast, Dr. Lisa Swanson sits down with Kynlie and her parents to share their powerful journey with eczema. Together, they open up about the daily challenges of managing Kynlie...
Under the Skinfluence: A Deep Dive Into Social Media with Dr. Dustin Portela
Dr. Dustin Portela shares his journey as a dermatologist with Dr. Swanson, from building a practice to navigating the highs and lows of social media. He reflects on honest skincare advice, online criticism, and how trends shape public perceptio...
Little Ben, Big Insurance
In this episode Ben's parents: Jeff and Erinn share their journey navigating the challenges of eczema, ARFID, Autism and ADHD. They also discuss eczema's impact on their family dynamics and the tension they experienced because due to Ben'...
Snail Mucin, Salmon Sperm & Skincare Secrets with Dr. Ted Lain
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Lain and Dr. Swanson discuss an overview of skincare for different types of patients. This includes the importance of sunscreen, the science behind skin health, and specific recommendations for different patient ...
Bear With Me: An Eczema Patient’s Story of Hope
In this episode, we explore Bear's journey with eczema. We start with chatting with his mom and dad and detailing the struggles he faced from a young age, the impact on his family, and the transformative experience of finding effective treat...
Eczema: Natural Treatments with Integrative Medicine Expert & Pizza Aficionado, Dr. Peter Lio
In this episode of the Skincredible podcast, Dr. Lisa Swanson and Dr. Peter Lio delve into the world of dermatology, focusing on integrative and natural therapies for eczema. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various natural remedies, ...
Eczema: Treatments Available
In this episode of Skincredible, Dr. Lisa Swanson dives into the complexities of eczema treatment, discussing the importance of pediatric dermatology, navigating insurance, and the various topical, injectable, and oral therapies available. The ...
