Episode 103: Popping Pimple Myths About Acne

Want to peek behind the pimple? We do too. This week, Dr. Jonette Keri offers a fresh take on the age old discussion of diet and acne, and takes us through a whole health approach as she discusses alternative treatments for the common skin disorder. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence based research in integrative dermatology. To learn more about acne treatment updates, attend Dr. Keri's lecture at the 2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium or join Dr. Sivamani and Dr. Bhatia on September 28th for What's New with Acne: Medications, Probiotics, and Personalization. Register for free.   Jonette Keri, MD PhD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of Miami and Chief of the Dermatology Service at the VA Hospital. She is motivated by her patients with acne and has remained involved in various activities to promote the care and study of the condition.    Dr. Keri is an author on the most recent Acne Guidelines, published by the American Academy of Dermatology, and an invited member for the recently initiated guidelines. In addition, she is involved in the Acne Core Outcomes Research Network (ACORN), where they strive to identify and clarify outcome measures in acne, and is a member of the International Dermatology Outcome Measure group (IDEOM).   Being involved in national and international activities that support and expand acne research is an integral part of Dr. Keri's long-term goal to help as many people as possible with this condition. She understands that the expansion of integrative dermatology is essential for practitioners to access all treatment options associated with the common condition of acne.