Derm-it Trotter! Don't Swear About Skincare.

Skin cancer doesn’t always look like a dark, jagged mole—it can be a faint freckle, a small pink bump, or a quiet spot you’d never notice. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Oberlin, board-certified dermatologist with a passion for skin cancer care and rural medicine, to break down what makes a skin check truly effective, comfortable, and potentially life-saving—and how a focused ten-minute exam can change everything.We walk through exactly how to prepare (clean skin, no makeup or self-tanner, nail polish off, hair down), what to expect during the exam, and how tools like dermoscopy help catch melanoma earlier while avoiding unnecessary biopsies. Plus: cryotherapy vs. biopsy basics, myths we need to retire (no such thing as a healthy tan), and realistic follow-up plans—so you can protect your future self with confidence.

Join us for a deep dive into longevity with dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain. We unpack the difference between biological and chronological age, how epigenetic clocks work, and which habits actually support healthier aging — from building fitness and protecting sleep to managing stress and diet. We also look at emerging treatments and what’s truly evidence-based for skin, including antioxidants, retinoids, and sunscreen. If you want a clearer, science-grounded roadmap to aging well, this episode is for you.

Sun-kissed without the sun, tallow on your face, tape on your wrinkles, salmon sperm for “collagen”—2025 skincare got weird. We go trend by trend and ask the only question that matters: is it safe, effective, and worth your time?We break down melanotan and drinkable tanning drops (hard no), give beef tallow a nuanced reality check, explain why double cleansing can help—or hurt—your skin, and dig into barrier repair, Cicaplast, diaper cream, and hydrating masks. We compare face taping to neuromodulators, cover when LED masks actually work, walk through smart skin cycling, and demystify hypochlorous acid as a budget MVP. And yes, we tackle salmon sperm facials—what PDRN promises, what the data actually shows, and why novelty glow isn’t the same as results. We wrap with how AI may personalize routines without replacing expert care.If you liked this trot-or-not deep dive, follow the show, share it with a skincare-obsessed friend, and leave a quick review. Your skin will thank you.

What if the most inflammatory driver of psoriasis isn’t on the skin at all, but deep in visceral fat? We sit down with Dr. James Song to unpack how adipose tissue acts like a hormone-secreting organ, releasing cytokines that can fuel psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. From the brain’s weight “set point” to genetics linking obesity and psoriasis risk, we reframe weight as biology—not a moral failing—and explain why that matters for treatment.We break down fat types, the cytokine cascade connecting metabolic health to skin disease, and what GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapies may be doing beyond weight loss. The conversation also tackles biologic response in higher BMI patients, emerging combo trials, and real-world issues like access, cost, and compounded medications—ending with a practical, whole-system roadmap that protects both skin and heart health.Thank you Eli Lilly for sponsoring this episode.

CBD is everywhere, but what does it actually do for your skin? We sit down with Adam Friedman, MD—dermatologist, chair, and translational researcher—to break down the real science. We clear up CBD vs THC confusion, map how the endocannabinoid system works in keratinocytes, sebocytes, immune cells, and nerves, and explain how CBD influences redness, itch, oil production, and inflammation. We also walk through the legal landscape, why cosmetics are the most realistic path forward, and how to spot mislabeling or contamination when choosing products.Then we get into the data. You’ll hear about research showing CBD can reduce sebum and calm the inflammasome in acne, early evidence for atopic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis, and a controlled human study where topical CBD reduced UVA-induced DNA damage linked to photoaging. We talk through delivery systems like nanotechnology, safety myths, when to avoid CBD, and what a good certificate of analysis should include. If you care about acne control, skin longevity, or smarter routines, this episode gives you a grounded, hype-free guide to CBD in dermatology.