Apple Bodemer

Integrative Dermatologist

School of Medicine and Public Health | Department of Dermatology

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Dr. Bodemer is a professor of dermatology and is board certified in Dermatology, Integrative Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She serves as core faculty for the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program as well as other educational programsthrough LearnSkin. She has authored chapters on Integrative Dermatology in key textbooks and written curriculum for the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine program as well as for the National Veterans Association Whole Health Initiative. Dr. Bodemer is passionate about community education and outreach and has worked with several media platforms as well as organizations including The Plantrician Project, The Food Revolution Network, and MindBodyGreen.
Dr. Bodemer can cover any topic related to Diet, Lifestyle and Wellness – especially as it relates to skin disease and skin health; skin health or disease (including but not limited to skin cancer, acne, rosacea, winter and summer skin care, hair loss, hormonal effects on skin).

Talks:

Diet and Skin Health
I can talk about how diet relates to any skin condition including diet and acne, diet and rosacea, diet and psoriasis, diet and hidradenitis suppurativa, diet and eczema. Any of these topics can be covered in an hour or I can cover several in the same talk.
Incorporating Mindfulness into a Busy Life - How and Why
This covers the science behind the benefits a mindful practice can offer and specific techniques about how to incorporate mindfulness into any busy life.
Glycemic Control and Skin Health
I cover how glycemic control influences skin ageing and inflammation.
Skin Cancer - How to identify it and what to expect once you are diagnosed.
I cover the common presentations of the most common skin cancers, information about risk factors and what to expect in the initial stages of diagnosis. I also discuss prevention and risk minimization.
Winter Skin Care
I cover common conditional that arise particularly in the winter and how to manage them
Summer Skin Care - Safe In The Sun
I discuss risks UV radiation exposure and ways to minimize the detrimental impact of UV radiation including how to chose a good quality sunscreen as well as other UV exposure management options (protective clothing etc)
Skin Care for Teens
This talk addresses common skin conditions that teenagers deal with (like acne, sun protection and contact dermatitis) including how to identify them, initial treatment, how to navigate over the counter products and when to seek the help of a health care provider
Skin Care for Elderly

This talk covers common skin conditions that show up as people age including common benign skin growths, when to worry about skin cancer, how to navigate dry skin and itch.