skin

What does our skin do for us? How about our hair and nails? And how do we help skin to function at its best? In this episode of Skincast, hosts Luke Johnson, MD and Michelle Tarbox, MD cover the basics of how our skin, hair, and nails work in order to help us better understand how to fight acne, why to use sun protection, and more.

Summer's here but sun protection is important for skin health all year-round! In the Episode 4, Luke Johnson, MD and Michelle Tarbox, MD break down the benefits of SPF 30+, the differences between mineral and chemical sunscreens, and more.

Skincast 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.

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.

Helping your child to build healthy skincare habits early on will benefit them throughout life. Skincast hosts Luke Johnson, MD and Michelle Tarbox, MD offer advice on kid-safe sunscreens, childhood eczema, and even bathtub time.

Vitiligo, an autoimmune skin disease known to many as the "Michael Jackson Disease", affects about 1% of the population and chances are you know someone who has it! In Episode 23, Skincast hosts Luke Johnson, MD and Michelle Tarbox, MD discuss the possible causes of the skin condition as well as management and treatment options—plus why some choose to not treat their vitiligo.

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.

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!

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime. The good news is that there are a few simple techniques and products that can help to minimize the impact it has on your skin! Plus, Dr. Johnson dispels some of the myths around what causes acne.