KATTA MD
HEALTHIER SKIN WITH FOOD, SKINCARE, AND LIFESTYLE
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About
Dr. Rajani Katta
Dr. Katta currently serves on the Adjunct Clinical Faculty of both the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Houston.
She is an award-winning educator and has authored a total of 9 books and over 100 medical journal articles and book chapters on diet and dermatology, allergic reactions of the skin, and medical education.
Her latest book is GLOW: The Dermatologist's Guide to a Whole Foods, Younger Skin Diet.
"Dr. Katta's talk on the exposome and the role of diet in skin health at Menopause at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology congress was excellent.
Her talk was so well-received by our audience, especially with her ability to break down complex concepts and make them relevant and practical."
Dr Stéphanie Leclerc-Mercier, Dermatologist, Gobal Medical Relations Director, Vichy Laboratoires, France
"Dr. Katta is a highly engaging speaker with a hope filled message that inspires people with evidence based science to transform their skin and health through actionable lifestyle changes.
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​ Dr. Katta has always received the highest praise for her presentations at our events."
Dr. Scott Stoll,
Co-founder of the Plantrician Project and The International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention
"Dr. Katta is a brilliant speaker who can easily convey complex scientific knowledge into easy to understand concepts and actionable steps.
Her talk on the benefits of whole plant foods for skin health was outstanding."
Dr. Munish Chawla,
President of The Peaceful Planet Foundation
Selected Medical journal publications
See Dr. Katta in Action
Eating for Healthy Skin
Skin Benefits of Vegetables
Diet in Dermatology: What to Say When Your Patient Asks
In this session, dermatologist and clinical professor Dr. Rajani Katta reviews the evidence linking skin and diet. For skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, certain eating patterns, foods, and nutrients may serve as either "helpers" or "triggers" of skin disease. Using the results of multiple research studies, practitioners can help guide their patients to evidence-based dietary recommendations for inflammatory skin conditions.
In this session, you'll
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Discover the 4 main foods and beverages that can trigger rosacea
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Learn the eating patterns and supplements that can trigger acne
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Learn how to debunk the myths and misconceptions surrounding diet and psoriasis
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Learn the key features of the anti-wrinkle diet
Skin Saving Foods: Translating The Science to the Dinner Plate
We now have fantastic research that explains, down to a cellular level, what many of us have long recognized: that what you eat can absolutely impact your skin. In this session, dermatologist and author Dr. Rajani Katta describes how the right foods and nutrients can fight the processes that lead to premature skin aging. You’ll learn how herbs, spices, power fats, probiotics, prebiotics, and antioxidant-rich foods all work to promote youthful, glowing skin.
In this session, you'll
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Discover 7 foods that have been shown to combat the effects of UV radiation on the skin
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Learn how oxidation, inflammation, and glycation impact and accelerate skin aging
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Learn the key foods and nutrients that combat these processes, on a cellular level
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Discover 3 foods that can strengthen the skin barrier
Selected Presentations
Innovation Academy
Practice Efficiency
Vancouver, Canada
August 2022
HUYD Congress
Skin Saving Foods
Diet and Dermatology
Ultrecht, The Netherlands
March 2023
Harris County Medical Society
The Career Checkup: Best Practices
Houston, TX
March 2024
The Annual Congress of Colombia Dermatology
Nutrition and Dermatology
Supplements in Dermatology
Medellin, Colombia
April 2025
Canadian Menopause Society
Menopausal Dermatology
Montreal, Canada
September 2025
European Academy of Dermatology
Menopause Symposium
Nutrition, Menopause, and the Skin
Milan, Italy
September 2022
American Academy of Dermatology
Diet and Skin Aging
New Orleans
March 2023
Texas Medical Association
Energized at Work: Insights and Strategies from Thriving Physicians
May 2024
Texas Medical Association
Energy Management is the New Time Management:
Strategies for Greater Productivity and Impact
San Antonio, TX
May 2025
Houston Academy of Family Physicians
The Career Checkup
Houston, Tx
November 2025
The Plantrician Project
Plant-Based Diet and Dermatology
Virtual Town Hall
December 2022
Texas Medical Association
The Career Checkup: Your Prescription for a Strong, Healthy Career
Fort Worth
May 2023
Integrative Health Summit
Longevity and the Role of Functional Foods
Buenos Aires, Argentina
August 2024
Chicago Dermatological Society
Before the Patch Test
Diet and Dermatology
Chicago, IL
May 2025