Skincredible
Skin education for ALL! A board-certified pediatric dermatologist (skin doctor) combats social media misinformation for YOU. Informative, fun, and clear episodes that debunk myths, explain real science, and help patients and parents make confident decisions about their skin and their child’s skin. No fluff. No fear. Just facts.
Dr. Lisa Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. After going to college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona.
She was in private practice in Colorado for a decade and then moved to Boise, Idaho in summer 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho. She is active in local and national medical societies and organizations. She loves lecturing at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. Since moving to Idaho, she works in private practice at Ada West Dermatology and she is also on staff at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching television shows with her boyfriend Larry and cuddling with her 2 doggies Mosby and Maggie.
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Latest Episodes
Dr. Swanson Discusses All Psoriasis Treatments Available
Psoriasis treatment has come a long way. In this episode of Skincredible, Dr. Lisa Swanson breaks down the evolution of psoriasis therapies. From older treatments that offered modest improvement, to today’s medications that can deliver...
“PSO” excited to talk about PSOriasis with Dr. Lisa Swanson
Psoriasis is more than “just” a skin condition. There’s a lot more to it than red, scaly patches! In this episode of Skincredible, Dr. Lisa Swanson breaks down what psoriasis can look like in both kids and adults, why pediatric cases are increa...
Tween Skincare: What’s Helpful, What’s Hype, and What’s Harmful?
Tween Skincare: What’s Helpful, What’s Hype, and What’s Harmful?The skincare craze has officially reached the tween years and the industry is taking notice. From Sephora Kids and celebrity influencers to colorful products marketed specif...
Eczema Online: Fact vs. Fiction
What’s Fact vs. Fiction About Eczema?The internet is full of advice about eczema, from beef tallow and coconut oil to probiotics, elimination diets, supplements, acupuncture, “natural” remedies, and topical steroid withdrawal. But how mu...
Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska on Alopecia Areata: Luck Favors the Prepared Mind
What happens when two dermatologists who have spent years treating alopecia areata sit down and compare notes?In this special episode of the Skincredible Podcast, Dr. Lisa Swanson welcomes her friend and colleague Dr. Natasha A....
