Skincast

Hives, welts, urticaria... whatever you call them they are a common (albeit uncomfortable) skin condition with a number of causes, but the good news is that they're easy to treat! Whether they're the result of your child's cold or your blood pressure medication, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Tarbox offer advice for which products to turn to and which to avoid. If you suspect that your hives are the result of something that's prominent in your daily life, say the family dog or a common food, University of Utah Health's team of board-certified allergists can work to properly diagnose you and establish an allergy management plan.

In Episode 19, Skincast hosts Luke Johnson, MD and Michelle Tarbox, MD broke down some of the sources of itch and today they share their expert advice on treating it! From simple petroleum jelly to topical steroids to mindfulness practices, there are a number of solutions for your discomfort.

From bug bites to dry skin to poison ivy, there are a thousand reasons you might be itchy. In fact, just reading this sentence might be making you itchy right now! In this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Tarbox discuss the various sources that make you scratch. Tune in next time to hear about treatment options! 

We all have our scars, whether they're from a surgery, inflamed acne, or, in Dr. Johnson's case, a classic run-in with a chainlink fence as a teenager. By now you've no doubt heard the myths (to let a wound 'air out'), the misunderstandings (that every wound needs Neosporin), and the unsubstantiated claims (essential oils might smell nice but that may be all). In this episode of Skincast, our board-certified dermatologist hosts explain how scars are formed, how we can help them heal, and even some solutions for improving a scar's appearance over time.

In part III of Skincast's series on cosmetic dermatology, our hosts discuss a variety of cutting-edge procedures offered by board-certified dermatologists to address everything from wrinkles and hyperpigmentation to cellulite and spider veins. 

This week continues the multi-part series describing how cosmetic dermatology services and products improve your skin's health and appearance. In today's episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Tarbox share pointers on addressing dark spots and other hyperpigmentation with advice on shopping for over-the-counter skincare products.

While Dr. Tarbox is away, University of Utah dermatologist Adam J. Tinklepaugh, MD joins Skincast as a special guest. We promised listeners a multi-part series covering cosmetic dermatology, so consider this Part 1.5! Dr. Tinklepaugh explains his approach to treating patients as both a cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, his top treatment recommendations, and the best skincare you can buy for under $100. 

While the Skincast crew is working on some brand new episodes for the new year (with new guests!), enjoy this look back at tips from Dr. Johnson and Dr. Tarbox for dealing with acne. They offer up simple techniques and recommend affordable products that can make a big difference in minimizing acne's impact on your skin.

As the Skincast crew takes a few weeks off to enjoy the holidays with our families and friends, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Hosts Luke Johnson, MD, and Michelle Tarbox, MD, discuss how COVID-19 safety measures can affect our skin's health and what we can do about it. Mask-induced acne, or as we like to call it 'Maskne'? Hands dry from frequent washing? These board-certified dermatologists have the solutions.

Episode 12 kicks off a multi-part series on how cosmetic dermatology can improve the appearance of your skin. In this episode, learn about what you can do at home between good skincare routines (like we discussed in Episode 6), sun protection, and more.