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Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast by SkinTellAgent
Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Ackerman · EN
Skin is anything but superficial. Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast pulls back the curtain on what skin is really telling us, exploring top-of-mind topics and questions you did not know to ask.
Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Ackerman, this podcast uncovers the role dermatology plays in understanding systemic disease and caring for the whole patient.
Through conversations with leading experts across dermatology and medicine, each episode brings you compelling conversations with clinical insight, and expert opinions from leaders across healthcare, to challenge how we think about care.
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What His Skin Revealed Before Any Symptoms Had Appeared | Janice and John’s Story
2w agoSummary readyA routine skin screening became the beginning of a life-changing discovery.When Dr. Lindsay Ackerman noticed unexplained bruising on her patient John’s upper arms and torso, she knew the unusual pattern could be signaling something beyond the skin. Bloodwork confirmed that something serious was happening beneath the surface.In this deeply personal episode, John’s wife, Janice, joins Dr. Ackerman to reflect on the moment their lives changed, the treatment journey that followed, and the additional time the early discovery gave them together.Their conversation is a moving reminder that the skin can reveal serious internal disease before other symptoms appear, and that every inch of a thorough skin examination matters.In this special episode of Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast, Janice and Dr. Ackerman share a powerful story about looking beyond the skin, listening closely, and caring for the whole person, not just the condition that brought them into the exam room
SummaryWomen Power Healthcare, But Rarely Lead It | Amy Perry
3w agoSummary readyWomen make up the majority of the healthcare workforce and often guide the medical decisions made within their families. Yet only a small percentage of the nation’s largest healthcare systems are led by women.In this episode of Dermatology Undressed: a Provocative Podcast, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with Amy Perry, president and CEO of Banner Health, to examine why that leadership gap persists and what needs to change.Amy shares her experience of being the only woman at a table of healthcare CEOs and discusses the professional and personal barriers that can slow women’s advancement. She also explores the importance of board representation, professional relationships, strong support systems, and helping more women reach positions where they can influence research, innovation, and patient care.The conversation also looks toward the future of healthcare, including investments in technology, preventive care, community wellness, and a model that reaches people before they become sick.This is a candid conversation about leadership, representation, and creating a healthcare system that better reflects the people who power it.
SummaryThe Women’s Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight | Dr. Gail Goldstein
4w agoSummary readyWhat happens when women’s health falls between medical specialties, and when geography determines whether a preventable disease becomes deadly?In this episode of Dermatology Undressed: a Provocative Podcast, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman speaks with board-certified dermatologist and global medical volunteer Dr. Gail Goldstein, co-founder and board member of the Gynecologic Cancers Research Foundation.Dr. Goldstein shares how her organization brings HPV testing, cervical cancer screening, early intervention, and treatment to women in underserved and marginalized communities around the world. From screening garment workers during their lunch breaks in Cambodia to navigating cultural stigma and limited access to care, the conversation reveals what it truly means to meet women where they are.The discussion also explores the often-overlooked intersection of dermatology and gynecology, including lichen sclerosus, vulvar cancer, and the symptoms women may dismiss or that clinicians may miss because vulvar health too often falls into the space between specialties.This is a conversation about prevention, access, medical blind spots, and why compassionate care should have no borders.
SummaryThe BILLION DOLLAR Itch Industry | Dr. Brian Kim
Jul 1Summary readyIn this episode of Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast by SkinTellAgent, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with Dr. Brian Kim for a powerful conversation about chronic itch, inflammation, and the future of dermatologic care.Dr. Kim is one of the leading voices in itch science and inflammatory skin disease, helping reshape how we understand conditions that are often dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood. Together, he and Dr. Ackerman explore what it means to treat patients whose symptoms can be physically relentless and emotionally devastating.From prurigo nodularis to atopic dermatitis and other chronic inflammatory skin diseases, this conversation looks beyond the surface of the skin to the real-life impact these conditions have on sleep, mental health, daily function, relationships, and quality of life.They also discuss how advances in dermatology are changing what is possible for patients. Today, physicians can do more than diagnose disease and prevent progression. They can help patients reclaim comfort, function, dignity, and a life that feels meaningful again.This episode is a reminder that skin disease is never “just skin.” For many patients, relief can be life-changing.Watch the full conversation with Dr. Brian Kim and Dr. Lindsay Ackerman on Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast by SkinTellAgent.#SkinTellAgent #Dermatology #BrianKimMD #ChronicItch #PrurigoNodularis
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LGBTQ+ Care, Visibility, and the Future of Dermatology | Dr. Klint Peebles
Jun 17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dermatology Undressed, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with Dr. Klint Peebles, board-certified dermatologist, LGBTQ+ health advocate, and incoming president-elect of the DC Medical Society, for a powerful conversation on identity, visibility, and health equity in Dermatology.Together, they explore how sexual orientation, gender identity, hormone therapy, structural bias, and affirming care can shape dermatologic health and the patient experience. Dr. Peebles shares his personal journey, his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion in medicine, and why Dermatologists have a critical role to play in creating safer, more compassionate care for all patients.From acne and hormone therapy to skin cancer risk, chest binding, inclusive intake forms, and the importance of using the right pronouns, this conversation goes beneath the surface of what it means to truly see and care for the whole patient.This episode is a timely reminder that LGBTQ+ health is not a niche issue. It is a core part of patient-centered Dermatology, inclusive medicine, and the future of healthcare.
Transcribe →Dr. Pimple Popper and the Power of Being Seen | Dr. Sandra Lee
Jun 3Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with board-certified dermatologist, entrepreneur, and global phenomenon Dr. Sandra Lee, known to millions as Dr. Pimple Popper.Together, they go beyond the viral videos and explore the deeper purpose behind Dr. Lee’s work: reducing shame, normalizing visible skin conditions, and helping patients feel seen with compassion and dignity. From her unexpected rise on YouTube to building a platform that brought dermatology into mainstream culture, Dr. Lee shares how curiosity, empathy, and authenticity shaped her journey.This conversation is about more than extractions. It is about visibility, humanity, and the power of skin to tell a much bigger story.
Transcribe →Sugar, Skin and Aging: The Not So Sweet Truth | Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker
May 20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with aesthetic dermatologist Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker to uncover what sugar may be doing beneath the surface of the skin. Together, they break down glycation, a process that can impact collagen, elastin, inflammation, pigmentation, wound healing, and visible signs of aging. From sweet cravings to sun exposure to skincare ingredients that may help protect the skin, this conversation reveals the not-so-sweet connection between sugar and skin health.
Transcribe →Systemic Disease, GLP-1s, and the Skin: Seeing Beyond the Surface | Dr. Lindsey Bordone
May 6Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with Dr. Lindsey Bordone to explore the critical connection between dermatology, systemic disease, and the growing impact of GLP-1 medications. Together, they discuss how skin findings can serve as early indicators of deeper pathology, including autoimmune conditions, internal malignancies, and other complex diagnoses that extend beyond the surface.They also unpack the evolving conversation around GLP-1s, including their role in inflammatory disease, weight loss, aesthetic concerns, and the broader implications these therapies may have across multiple organ systems.This conversation addresses common questions and highlights the importance of recognizing the skin as a window into overall health, ultimately shaping how we approach diagnosis and care.
Transcribe →Integrative Dermatology: Rethinking Chronic Skin Disease | Dr. Peter Lio
Apr 22Tap to summarizeIn the inaugural episode of Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast, Dr. Lindsay Ackerman sits down with Dr. Peter Lio to explore the evolving role of integrative dermatology. Together, they discuss how chronic inflammatory skin diseases can be approached through both advanced therapeutics and thoughtful, often simpler interventions. This conversation answers common questions, and highlights the importance of treating the whole patient, not just the condition.
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Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast Official Trailer
Apr 16Tap to summarizeDermatology is more than skin deep. Dermatology Undressed: A Provocative Podcast with Dr. Lindsay Ackerman explores how skin findings can reveal deeper systemic disease. Through compelling conversations with leading experts across healthcare, the series connects dermatology to the full picture of human health.This trailer introduces what to expect from the show and why dermatology plays a critical role in diagnosis, care, and understanding the body as a whole.Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
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