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Dr Thivi Maruthappu

Health/beauty
@drthivimaru
MA PhD FRCP ANutr 🥇UK’s First Dual-Qualified Consultant Dermatologist & Nutritionist 🌎Bestselling Author #SkinFood 👩🏽‍🏫Lecturer @kings_college_london
  • Doctor
  • Dietician
  • Following 1.2K
  • Followers 13.6K
  • Engagement 1.33%
  • Avg comments 30

About Dr Thivi Maruthappu

Dr Thivi Maruthappu (@drthivimaru) is a Health/beauty creator on Instagram, also filed under Doctor and Dietician. The account has 13,648 followers and 92 published posts. Recent posts average 168 likes and 30 comments, an engagement rate of 1.33%.

With 13.6K followers, Dr Thivi Maruthappu is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Dr Thivi Maruthappu follows 1,184 accounts, so the audience is roughly 12 times the size of the list followed. Dr Thivi Maruthappu carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Dr Thivi Maruthappu under 3 categories, led by Health/beauty and followed by Doctor and Dietician.

The Instagram bio for Dr Thivi Maruthappu runs to 17 words across 5 lines. The bio tags #SkinFood. The bio mentions @kings_college_london. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Dr Thivi Maruthappu dates from June 2023.

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92 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Dr Thivi Maruthappu, 5 are videos, 4 are single images and 1 is a carousel. No single format accounts for most of them. 92 published posts give Dr Thivi Maruthappu a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 148 followers for each post published. Dr Thivi Maruthappu also keeps 6 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 105 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include skin, diet, nutrition, first and dermatologist. The captions tag #psoriasis, #plantbasedpodcast, #plantbasedforskinhealth, #psoriasisdiet and #psoriasisawarenessweek.

We are so excited to be back In The Nutshell 🌰 as we kick off season six 🎉 with dual qualified NHS Consultant Dermatologist and nutritionist Dr Thivi Maruthappu 💚

We cover the inflammatory condition, psoriasis, and explore the evidence showing how overall diet quality relates to psoriasis severity, and how dietary patterns rich in plant-based foods are associated with better outcomes 🌱
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To learn more about the potential mechanisms through which diet and lifestyle influence systemic inflammation, immune pathways, and the gut microbiome, tune in today to hear more 🎧
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#plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedforskinhealth #psoriasis #psoriasisdiet
It’s day 2 of #PsoriasisAwarenessWeek and today we’re talking about diet and nutrition.

So, where does diet and nutrition fit in when living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? 🥦

Research is growing to show that what we eat may play a role not only in managing symptoms, but also in supporting our overall health and any related conditions.

Dr Thivi Maruthappu — the UK’s first dual-qualified dermatologist and nutritionist — shares her expert insight on the link between diet and skin health.

🎥 You can now watch her full talk from our conference over on our YouTube channel!

#psoriasis #PAW25 #psocomorbidities #psoriaticarthritis
Do you get an itchy mouth or lips after eating strawberries, apples or kiwis? 🍓🍏 You’re not imagining it – and no, you haven’t suddenly developed a random fruit allergy.⁠

It could be Pollen Food Syndrome – a surprisingly common reaction, especially if you already suffer from hay fever.⁠

We spoke to dermatologist and nutritionist to find out why it happens, what foods to watch out for, and how to stop it from ruining your lunch. Tap the link in bio to read 🔗⁠

#healthtips #wellness #health #nutritiontips #nutrition ⁠
Your skin doesn’t just reflect your skincare, it reflects your diet too. ✨ If you’re after a lunch that delivers on glow and flavour, ’s skin-boosting salmon miso salad is it. 🥗⁠

Think: omega-3-rich salmon 🐟, hydrating greens 🥒, and a probiotic punch from miso — all in one easy-to-prep bowl. It’s fast, filling, and made with your skin in mind. 💫⁠

Swipe for the ingredients 👉 and tap the link in bio 🔗 for the full recipe — plus the expert lowdown on how your lunch can boost your skin health. 🙌⁠
🎙️ THE FOOD MEDIC PODCAST IS BACK!

Not just one, but two brand new episodes are now live!
And for the first time ever… you can WATCH the podcast on YouTube! 🎥

The first episode features Dr Thivi, where we dive into all things skin, hormones, and the menstrual cycle.

We cover:
✨ How hormonal changes across life stages (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause) affect the skin
✨ The link between hormone fluctuations and skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and eczema
✨ Skin issues in PCOS and how to manage them
✨ Practical advice for hormone-related skin concerns (skincare + lifestyle tips)
✨ What the science really says about collagen supplements

🎧 Tune in (and watch!) wherever you get your podcasts, just search The Food Medic.

#Podcast #thefoodmedic
Glow From Within: How Your Diet Shapes Your Skin with Dr Thivi Maruthappu
🎙️🎧 Ep 17 Vision of Health Podcast available now on all major podcast platforms - link in bio
#AD Did you know your skin has its very own microbiome? Effaclar Duo+ M contains a unique ingredient called Phylobioma that targets the bacteria that contribute to blemish-prone skin
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It’s Publication Day Today!!!!!

⭐️Thrilled to share that SkinFood is out now!

⭐️ To celebrate, I’m sharing the story of why I decided to write it and how it came to be!

🥇And what a lovely treat to find out that SkinFood is a #1 Bestseller in its category!

🙏 I cannot thank all of you enough, all of your kind messages of encouragement and support, and sharing the book and your reviews have meant the world and I am incredibly grateful 🥹

Thank you to the incredible team my editor Bernadette Marron,
Richard Pike
The most wonderful team Daniella, Sam, Claudia and Izzy

My colleagues
👋Thought I’d give a little update on my bio as it’s been a while!

☺️Thank you for supporting this page, I am so excited to share the #SkinFood 🍒journey with you!

💫I’m The UK’s first and only dual qualified Consultant Dermatologist and Nutritionist and have pioneered the field of Nutritional Dermatology (Nutrition and Skin Health)

📚 is my first book, written with the aim of making holistic skincare accessible for all, whatever your skin concern.

👩🏽‍⚕️My day job involves Dermatology clinics #NHS and, lots of research and lecturing all over the world 🌎 to my colleagues in Dermatology, General Practice, Nutrition and Dietetics.

👩🏾‍💻My academic research is based at the Dept of Nutritional Sciences, King’s College London, where I established funded by to bring together a team of leading dermatologists and nutrition scientists

👩🏽‍🏫I am never happier than when I am speaking about my favourite topic - demystifying the role of diet and nutrition for skin health as well as for specific skin concerns such as eczema, acne, psoriasis and rosacea

💗Family is the most precious thing to me, I am mama to three boys, although it can be completely mad at times!

👩🏾‍🍳 I’m a passionate cook and love experimenting with new recipes!

Come and drop a 👋 below and let me know what you’d like to hear more about!
👩🏽‍🏫Sharing a photo from a talk I gave last Friday

❤️I know I give a lot of talks on this subject but this one was very special.

🥇It is the first time that Nutrition and the Skin has been taught on the Clinical Nutrition MSc course

💫This is an area I am so passionate about and can’t wait to share more on changes that are in the pipeline!

🤝Working in partnership with Dietitians and Registered Nutritionists will improve the care of people living with skin conditions who are particularly vulnerable to misinformation presented online

🙏Thank you to the lovely students on Friday who asked great questions and gave the most wonderful feedback!

And to for leading the way, Nutrition and the Skin will form a larger part of the programme next year!

🙌Times are changing.

Dr Thivi Maruthappu's engagement

Dr Thivi Maruthappu's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.33%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 75 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Dr Thivi Maruthappu's posts, at 168 likes and 30 comments on average, about 5.6 likes per comment.

Engagement rate

1.33%

Avg likes
168
Avg comments
30
Interactions : followers
1 : 75

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Who is Dr Thivi Maruthappu?

Dr Thivi Maruthappu (@drthivimaru) is a Health/beauty creator on Instagram, also filed under Doctor and Dietician. Dr Thivi Maruthappu carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Dr Thivi Maruthappu runs to 17 words across 5 lines.

How many followers does Dr Thivi Maruthappu have?

Dr Thivi Maruthappu has 13,648 followers on Instagram (13.6K). Dr Thivi Maruthappu follows 1,184 accounts, so the audience is roughly 12 times the size of the list followed. 92 published posts give Dr Thivi Maruthappu a moderate archive on Instagram.

What is Dr Thivi Maruthappu's engagement rate?

Dr Thivi Maruthappu's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.33%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 75 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Dr Thivi Maruthappu's posts, at 168 likes and 30 comments on average, about 5.6 likes per comment.

What does Dr Thivi Maruthappu post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Dr Thivi Maruthappu under 3 categories, led by Health/beauty and followed by Doctor and Dietician. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Dr Thivi Maruthappu, 5 are videos, 4 are single images and 1 is a carousel. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Dr Thivi Maruthappu repeatedly use the words skin, diet, nutrition, first and dermatologist. Dr Thivi Maruthappu's captions carry hashtags such as #psoriasis, #plantbasedpodcast and #plantbasedforskinhealth. Dr Thivi Maruthappu writes those captions mainly in English. The bio tags #SkinFood. Dr Thivi Maruthappu keeps 6 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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