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In this week's episode, Dr Jeffy and husband banter about Benjamin learning to style his hair for maybe the first time ever. Dr Jeffy overdoses on Pilates and describes recovering from Ellacor micro-coring on her abdomen. We cover research using exosomes from semen to deliver medicine to the eyes. Other topics include Neutrogena’s bemotrizinol sunscreen, “HoCo” proposals, “coffeegate” job-interview iced coffees, Pepsi body wash, luxury-cheap hand soap, skepticism about acne marketing claims, and warnings about at-home plasma pens and Rogaine discontinuation leading to hair loss.

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Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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If you downloaded the original version of this episode, we apologize for the audio quality, it wasn't the completed version of the recording. It has since be re-uploaded with this correct version.

In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband discuss spraying dry shampoo on your face before dermaplaning. We talk about double cleansing and joke about showering habits. Are kids avoiding saying “hello” on phone calls because they're lazy or too smart? Dr Jeffy is bad at using voice notes. Beauty retail topics include Sephora joining TikTok Shop, a New York store selling only mini products. Our Q&A addresses pores, topical isotretinoin, washing your face in the shower, and when does antiperspirant work best?

ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” we chat about a California class action lawsuit alleging Sephora used influencers to market potentially harmful skincare to children. We critique the “hair and scalp longevity” trend and exosomes. We note growing interest in K-hair and describe K-, C-, and A- beauty trends. A new “Do We Need This?” segment covers Kleenex Beauty Tissue and a candy-corn-scented perfume. The listener Q&A addresses when to start oral minoxidil, the cautions needed on topical estriol face creams, and teen eyebrow grooming.

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Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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Apologies for Dr Jeffy's allergy-stricken voice in this episode. Let that be a testament to her dedication to you all!

In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband banter about a cheeky men’s sunscreen campaign for Pasty Man Sunscreen, an electric box cutter, and Dyson’s expensive new toothbrush. We then discuss Kim Kardashian’s Broc Shots sulforaphane supplement. We cover a “pickles everywhere” trend, edible fragrances, and a small study suggesting GLP-1 use may reduce stem cells in abdominal skin. We talk Meta’s settlement-driven teen usage limits, holiday wish-list app “Giftful,” slang shifts, retro tech trends, a returning Paul Frank brand, a new Ultra Violette sunscreen with the new sunscreen filter bemotrizinol at Sephora, and answer how to minimize enlarged pores.

Broccoli; it's not just for your son's hair style anymore!

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Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode, Dr. Jeffy and her husband talk eyebrow and lash tinting, Korean lash curls, and the social media trend of “pheromone maxing” which involves skipping hygiene and, yes, even drinking urine to smell more attractive. We talk OnlyFans and a marmot-research fundraiser page called “Only Marms”. We cover an anal surgeon launching some interesting new products with a limited rollout focused on college towns and urban centers. We're also talkin' robots for blood draws and our love for oxymetazoline (Afrin)! And we get into the return of MySpace, Glamour Shots, and bedazzling!

ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode Dr Jeffy and husband banter about being middle-aged and the hobbies that can come with that. We discuss aphantasia—an inability to visualize images in the mind’s eye. We touch on returning to Pilates, crowded class scheduling, and a story about using AI to game waitlists, plus body scan results showing low muscle mass and motivation to improve fitness with age-related health declines. Dr Jeffy explains “RushTok,” TikTok content about sorority recruitment, including brand sponsorships like CeraVe’s sun-protection project. The main medical news is a phase III personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine. We also discuss the Neutrogena backlash tied to Hayden Panettiere. A listener question covers foam vs gel cleansers for oily preteen skin and sunscreen recommendations.

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Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband chat about getting their first dose of the Shingles vaccine. We react to news of an executive order proposing that the combined MMR vaccine should no longer be given together. We revel in a study on “scrotal beauty” where scrotum pics were judged on their appearance. And then we end with trends like the comeback of low-rise jeans and “cake topper” lower-back tattoos. We're getting old...

ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband discuss Botox for masseter injections. We update listeners on the newly approved sunscreen filter bemotrizinol (Tinosorb). We then cover research on contagious melanoma and other transmissible cancers, along with virus-driven cancers (HPV, Merkel cell polyomavirus). A study on 3D body-wide photography machines showed they're not very good at their job. We noticed an “Anti-Zuck” app to detect Meta glasses, discuss content-creation degrees, and then answer questions on post-melanoma supplements, aging hands, and whether pricey skincare is worth it.

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Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode we discuss a non-opioid acute pain pill (Jornavex/suzetridine) that blocks peripheral pain signals. We then cover a South Korean anti-aging injectable derived from cadaver skin. We look at a study linking UV exposure to skin barrier damage and worsened inflammatory conditions like acne/eczema. Dr Jeffy rants about a CMS vote to cut reimbursement for same-day procedures, potentially forcing return visits and extra copays. Finally, we answer questions on xerf and melasma.

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Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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In this episode of “Derm & Dumber,” we discuss proposed new relaxed restrictions on some peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, Epitalon, Semax) while noting conflicts of interest and minimal human data about them. Research out of UCLA is reshaping non-nano zinc to reduce the horror of mineral sunscreen white cast! We get into man-themed skin care. and share some good news on the topic of melanoma. Of course, there's some dumb social media trends and listener questions too. Enjoy!

ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

Derm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.

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