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In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband give updates: a Pilates princess' journey and our review of “luxury” hand soaps. An office story about using a “skin vibrator” amuses everyone. Dr Jeffy's rants include: misleading marketing like “aluminum-free” deodorant, acne laser ads that use scare tactics, and dermarolling vs professional microneedling.

And are we serious, some people are using cigarettes to quit vaping? Some beauty world chaos includes “Eyepatch Gate,” trend-credit disputes, and backlash to a Tarte PR package. Q&A topics: hats and acne, “scalp detox”, and pimple patches.

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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 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.

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.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

Find us @dermanddumber and @brookejeffymd on IG

DISCLAIMER

The information discussed on this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your own physician or qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns, diagnoses, or treatment decisions.

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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.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

Find us @dermanddumber and @brookejeffymd on IG

DISCLAIMER

The information discussed on this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your own physician or qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns, diagnoses, or treatment decisions.