In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Allison Truong, MD, joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to talk about the meaning of many common—and even a few rare—skin conditions. Dr. Truong is a board-certified dermatologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California.

Topics covered include…

• Your skin reflects stress levels and your overall health (5:08 – 8:43)

• What can trigger itching and cold sores (8:43 – 11:50)

• Hair loss due to COVID-19 stress (11:50 – 15:05)

• Temporary vs. permanent hair loss (15:05 – 16:59)

• Hair loss caused by anemia, thyroid problems or surgery (16:59 – 19:29)

• When to worry about hair loss (19:29 – 20:33)

• How meditation and yoga help skin problems (20:33 – 21:49)

• The six- to 12-month window (21:49 – 23:32)

• When weight loss causes hair loss (23:32 – 25:16)

• The real meaning of alopecia (25:16 – 27:17)

• Hormonal hair loss in men and women (27:17 – 28:25)

• Best shampoo for hair loss (28:25 – 30:55)

• Hair types vulnerable to alopecia (30:55 – 32:50)

• Topical regimen for stress-related hair loss (32:50 – 35:04)

• Supplements for hair loss (35:04 – 38:39)

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss (38:39 – 40:55)

• How winter weather and/or stress affect acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, etc. (40:55 – 43:42)

• When to see a doctor for new skin issues (43:42 – 46:03)

• Diet, light therapy and other approaches (46:03 – 50:31)

• Avoiding “maskne” during COVID-19 (50:31 – 54:32)

• Red spots and allergic reactions to masks (54:32 – 57:19)

Learn more about Allison Truong, MD, at https://bio.cedars-sinai.org/truongak/index.html.

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