This podcast is a collaboration between ISD and Dermothèque. Drs. Inés Escandell and Sara Gómez explore the misconceptions and realities of natural cosmetics and clean beauty. Topics such as greenwashing and alarmism in cosmetic marketing are discussed. Endocrine disruptors and chemophobia are also addressed. Finally, the environmental sustainability of natural cosmetics is questioned, emphasizing the need for more informed and conscious consumption.

She is a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona and has a master's degree in Dermopharmacy (Miguel Hernandez University) and in Aesthetic Dermatology (University of Alcalá de Henares). She currently works as a 

 at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and at the Corium Dermatology Clinic. In addition, she is a 

 for Medical Degree students at the University of Barcelona. She has written multiple 

 in different healthcare fields and the pharmaceutical industry.

She is a Dermatologist resident at the Hospital Clinic of Valencia and has completed several master's degrees in aesthetics and dermopharmacy, 

. Currently, she maintains her healthcare activity as a specialist dermatologist in centres of the Generalitat Valenciana as well as private centres, in addition to 

participating in presentations and conferences focused on cosmetics

 for both dermatologists and the general population.

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Melasma, a pigmentary disorder characteristic of women of childbearing age, has a triad of treatment consisting of oral, topical and in-office treatments. Find out what each of them are and how to perform the chosen treatment in consultation.

Specialist in Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology. Specialized residency training at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona from 2010 to 2014. Specialist in Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venereology at the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Unit of the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona from 2014 to 2020. She currently teaches university, training, specialization and Master's courses. Winner of scholarships and awards at the national and international levels. Member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, the Catalan Society of Dermatology and Venereology, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 

Member of the Spanish Dermato-Oncology Group (GEDOC), the Spanish Aesthetic and Therapeutic Dermatology Group (GEDET), the International Dermoscopy Society (IDS) and the Confocal Working Group. She has been involved in multiple national and international research projects for both public and private administrations. Author and co-author of several articles in national and international dermatological journals and also of book chapters on non-invasive imaging techniques for the early diagnosis of dermatological diseases. Speaker at the national and international level in various dermatological courses and conferences. Actively committed to continuous professional development at multiple national and international dermatological conferences and courses such as the European Board in Dermato Oncology (January 2018).

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Discover the best tips for taking care of your skin if you suffer from atopic dermatitis with Dr. Constanza Riquelme Mc Loughlin, an expert dermatologist from Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. In this video, the doctor shares essential recommendations to prevent flare-ups, improve symptoms, and maintain healthy skin. Watch the video to learn how to effectively manage this condition and live a more comfortable life.

Specialist in Dermatology at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and certified by the European Board of Dermatology-Venereology Examination (UEMS-EBDV). She carries out her clinical activity as a specialist in the Dermatology Department and coordinator of the Atopic Dermatitis Unit at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona. She is also a faculty associate in the degree of Medicine at the University of Barcelona and principal investigator in national and international research projects and clinical trials related to atopic dermatitis. She is the author of various scientific articles in international indexed journals as well as the author of several chapters in books on dermatology. She is currently completing her doctoral thesis at the University of Barcelona in the area of skin cancer: melanoma and imaging tests. Among the most notable awards she has received for her medical career are Miguel Armijo First Prize awarded by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology for the best work published by Spanish authors in any national or international medical journal for the article “Diagnostic accuracy of imaging studies for initial staging of T2b to T4b melanoma patients:

A cross-sectional study.” In addition, she received the first place Clínic-MSD Award for the best resident in her year.

General Advices for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Constanza Riquelme Mc Loughlin, MD. PhD delves into the fascinating connection between the microbiota and atopic dermatitis. In this video, she explains what the microbiota is, how it influences the skin, and its role in managing this condition. Here you can learn how understanding the microbiota can help improve your skin health and overall well-being.

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