Episode #40 High Truths with Dr. Catherine Antley and DermatologyEpisode #40 High Truths with Dr. Catherine Antley and Dermatology
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Many people have heard about the risk of your BRAIN on drugs, but what about your SKIN on drugs? Your skin, your epidermis is the largest organ of your body and is about 20 square feet. Dr. Antley is a dermatopathologist and talks to High Truth about whether marijuana products can help acne or harmful to the skin. Catherine Antley, M.D. Catherine Antley, M.D. graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed her residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Duke University Medical Center and fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and in Dermatopathology and is a Fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology. For 20 years she has served as laboratory director of Vermont Dermatopathology, a woman owned, independent dermatopathology lab serving VT, NY, and NH. She has a strong interest in public health and prevention and exploring the impact of policy on addiction and health care costs. She has co-authored a number of Vermont Medical Society resolutions on cannabis and recently organized and led a delegation of 10 Vermonters to Iceland to learn about their 20 year history bringing down the country’s high addiction rates using their successful, science based prevention model. She recently contributed a chapter “Cannabis in Dermatology” to the textbook “Cannabis in Medicine, an Evidence Based Approach” edited by Dr. Ken Finn and published by Springer Nature. Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence Based Review
36:47•27 Sept 2021
Cannabis and Your Skin: Insights from Dr. Catherine Antley
“As a dermatopathologist, actually, under the microscope, you see these changes of people before and after and what happened to them, and you actually see what their skin looks like at the cellular level.”
Ever thought about how cannabis might affect your skin? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Dr. Catherine Antley, a dermatopathologist with an impressive background in both pathology and dermatology. They dive into the lesser-known impacts of cannabis on your skin, debunking common myths about its benefits and harms. From acne to allergies and viral infections, Dr. Antley provides a scientific perspective on how cannabis interacts with our largest organ.
She also highlights the risks associated with unregulated cannabis products and why regulation is crucial for public health. Plus, the episode touches on the Navy's strict stance on cannabis use and the vital role of parental education in preventing misuse. If you're curious about the intersection of cannabis and dermatology, this episode is a must-listen.
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