About this episode
Summer is in full swing and we hope you are enjoying it with family and friends. As we spend more time outdoors, it’s an opportune moment to revisit a conversation we had with Zakia Rahman, a dermatologist who shared a number of helpful measures we can take to care for our skin. She reminds us that skincare is about more than vanity — it’s about vitality. We hope you’ll tune in again and enjoy.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Zakia RahmanStanford Center on LongevityConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHost Russ Altman introduces guest Zakia Rahman, a professor of dermatology at Stanford University.(00:01:57) The Impact of Digital TechnologiesHow digital media shapes dermatology and self-perception(00:03:13) Effects of Self-Image on DermatologyBalancing vanity and vitality in modern skincare trends.(00:04:38) The Role of Lasers in DermatologyThe uses and types of laser technology in dermatology.(00:08:17) Lasers in Skin Cancer TreatmentHow laser technology aids in the treatment and prevention of skin cancer.(00:09:44) Progress in Skin CancerSkin cancer prevention and the effectiveness of sun protection measures.(00:13:02) Effectiveness of Physical Sun ProtectionGuidance on protecting from UV damage using physical sun protection.(00:18:27) Ethnic Differences in Skin HealthDifferences in skin health and sun exposure across ethnic
