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.
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NOT A Bunch of Baloney: Contact Dermatitis with Dr. Matt Zirwas
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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 knowing when to question existing knowledge with better research, the intricacies of patch testing, and the role of Dupixent in treating atopic dermatitis. Dr. Zirwas shares insights on identifying Malassezia exacerbated atopic dermatitis and the impact of common allergens. The conversation emphasizes the need for patient education and understanding in dermatology, along with a light-hearted rapid-fire question segment at the end. Dr. Swanson describes Dr. Zirwas as a bit of a “loose cannon” and Dr. Zirwas doesn’t disagree, if you’ve come to be educated and entertained, you won’t be disappointed!
Keywords
Dermatology, Contact Dermatitis, Rash, Patch Test, Allergies, Skin Allergies, Malassezia, Yeast, Skin, Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Irritant Contact Dermatitis, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Dupixent, Cera Ve Ointment, Aquaphor, Neosporin, Bacitracin, Polysporin, Polymyxin, Eczema, Matt Zirwas, Lisa Swanson, Clinical Trials
Links, Attachments
CAMP (Contact Allergen Management Program) Website
Low Nickel Diet Book Discussed
Systemic Nickel Research
Dr. Zirwas’ Podcast: Derms On Drugs
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Matt Zirwas
02:35 Challenging Dogma in Dermatology
04:05 Baloney, the Aron Regimen
06:35 Exploring Contact Dermatitis with a Guru
08:30 Understanding Patch Testing
10:30 The Challenges of Diagnosing Dermatitis
13:30 The Impact of Dupixent on Treatment
16:30 Differentiating Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
21:00 The Impact of Daily Exposure on Skin Health
25:00 Cumulative Toxicity and CAMP
28:50 Uncle John’s Rash & Baby Products
31:00 Nickel Allergy, PSA
37:30 Antibiotic Ointments: Neosporin vs. Alternatives
41:23 A Closer Look at Aquaphor, Lanolin, Bisabolol
45:40 Propylene Glycol in Ozempic
48:00 Malassezia Exacerbated Atopic Dermatitis
51:23 Rapid Fire Questions
54:300 Thanks and Until Next Time!
The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding your health.