We’re all familiar with obesity being linked to issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure but the skin consequences of obesity remain inadequately discussed.In this episode, I’m delighted to be chatting with dermatologist Dr. Cris Berlingeri, who helps us understand how weight intersects with certain skin conditions, as well as problems with hair and nails.If you are someone that has wondered about how hair loss is linked to weight loss, how the skin changes when you lose weight, and how you can best take care of yourself during weight loss from a dermatologic standpoint, this conversation will answer it all.More about CrisCris was born and raised in Puerto Rico, but has been living for the last 14 years in Texas. Cris is a physician by trade and works as a dermatologist and dermatopathologist, but also has many other passions and ventures, including life coaching and owning a bakery selling Hispanic goods to the local community. What unifies all of her work is her passion to empower Hispanic women living in the United States. Cris has experienced her own weight loss journey where she lost 50 pounds and has managed to maintain that for the past 4 years.Connect with Cris:Follow her on FacebookVisit her website: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/Listen to her podcast: The Joyful Weight LossListen to the Spanish version: Una Cita ContigoFind out more about her bakery here.Follow the bakery Instagram: @lemonyellowlatinbitesReferencesListen to the Cris chat more about how she maintained her 50 pound weight loss in this podcast episode: Breaking the Binge-Restrict Cycle with Cris Berlingeri MDAudio Stamps03:57 - Cris tells us about herself and what she does06:05 - Cris explains how studying for the obesity medicine board was invaluable for her practice and her own personal journey08:17 - We learn the science behind why Cris was able to maintain her weight loss, when so many others can’t10:41 - Cris discusses the things that she commonly sees in the dermatology practice that relate to weight12:40 - Cris tells us how people often come to her with a story of frustration at past experiences14:58 - We find out what happens to people’s skin when they lose a lot of weight17:00 - Cris gives advice to people who have lost weight and are experiencing problems with hair, skin and nails18:36 - Cris talks about what the life cycle of hair is like when the body is losing a lot of weight.21:27 - We learn about the link between Vitamin D and the skinAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com