Derm-it Trotter! Don't Swear About Skincare.
Feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with everything skin? Does the skinformation overload make you want to swear about skincare? Join Dr. Shannon C. Trotter, board certified dermatologist, as she talks with fellow dermatologists and colleagues in skincare to help separate fact from fiction and simplify the world of skin. After listening, you won’t swear about skincare anymore!
Episodes
62 episodes
Inflammation & Isolation: The Mental Health Side of Psoriasis
Psoriasis doesn’t just affect the skin — it shapes daily life, confidence, and mental health. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Scott Drew about how modern treatments reduce inflammation, improve mood, and help patients return to work, relation...
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Hair Loss on GLP-1s: What You Need to Know
Noticing hair shedding after starting a GLP-1? This episode explains why rapid weight loss can trigger telogen effluvium, how to tell temporary shedding from pattern thinning, and what timelines are normal. We break down what’s known about sema...
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The Truth Behind Boxed Warnings
Boxed warnings can feel like a stop sign—but they don’t always reflect your personal risk. Dr. Nicholas Brownstone breaks down what these labels really mean, why they’re often added after approval, and how “association” (not proven cau...
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27:52
The Spot You’re Missing: How Skin Checks Save Lives
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 ski...
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Meditation, Mitochondria, And Maybe A Little Botox
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...
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Skincare Trends 2025: What’s Trot (Hot) And What’s Not
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...
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Feeding the Fire: Fat, Inflammation, & Psoriasis
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 ...
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Joint Effort: CBD and Your Skin
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 endocann...
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Hair Not Cooperating? Your Scalp is Calling
Your best hair day starts where most routines stop: the scalp. In this episode, we break down the habits that truly help with flakes, itch, oil, and shedding. Dr. Shannon Trotter and Erica Ramos, DMSc, PA-C, unpack how inflammation and buildup ...
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The Diversity Gap in Psoriasis Care
Psoriasis doesn’t look the same on every skin tone. In this episode, we break down how psoriasis appears on darker skin, lighter skin and mixed tones, why inflammation may look purple, brown or gray instead of red, and why these differences can...
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Menopause & Your Skin: What Really Happens When Estrogen Drops
Menopause shifts more than moods—it transforms skin. We break down what really happens when estrogen drops, why hydration and barrier function decline, and how that leads to dryness, fine lines, acne, and new sensitivity. With Dr. Brenda Dintim...
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24:28
Think Before You Ink: The Science Behind Tattoos
Ever wonder how a tattoo becomes part of you for life? We sit down with board-certified dermatologist and associate professor Dr. Walter Liszewski to break down the science, safety, and art of tattooing—from how ink settles into the derm...
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From Anti-Aging To Skin Longevity With Vitamin C
Sun, pollution, and even your phone screen constantly stress your skin. At the Science of Skin Summit, Dr. Patti Farris broke down what actually works to defend against that daily onslaught—and why vitamin C remains the MVP when formulated and ...
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Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior's Voice
A routine Saturday turned life-changing when Leah’s dad had a seizure behind the wheel—ER scans revealed brain lesions, and a full-body scan showed his lungs “lit up like a Christmas tree.” A biopsy confirmed stage four metastatic melanoma, for...
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27:39
No White Lies: The Truth About Vitiligo
A white patch on the skin shouldn’t erase someone’s story—or their options. Live at the Science of Skin Summit, Dr. Seemal Desai breaks down what vitiligo really is: an autoimmune skin disease, not a cosmetic issue or something contagious. We t...
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Fall Skin Reset: Repair, Rehydrate, and Restore
Your skin doesn’t follow the calendar—it follows the weather. As temps cool and indoor heat kicks in, we share how to shift from summer’s light layers to a fall routine that restores hydration, strengthens the barrier, and fades post-sun...
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Hidden Damage: Why Rough Skin Deserves Attention
A rough, sandpaper patch on your temple or ear isn’t just “dry skin”—it’s your skin whispering about years of sun you barely noticed. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Neal Bhatia joins us to unpack actinic keratoses (AKs): how to spot them, wh...
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27:44
Unmasking the Mystery of Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis affects up to 20% of people and can appear as either irritant (like a chemical burn) or allergic (an immune response after years of safe use). Unlike typical allergies, it doesn’t improve with antihistamines, making patch tes...
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Rethinking Sun Protection Part 3: Sun Protection Beyond SPF
In this episode, dermatologist Dr. Katie Varmann explores advanced sun protection beyond sunscreen. From antioxidants like vitamin C and E to DNA repair enzymes, melatonin, and niacinamide, she explains how these ingredients fight oxidative str...
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Red Wine, Red Face: Taming the Rosacea Beast
Persistent facial redness isn’t always just sensitive skin. In this episode, Dr. Linda Stein-Gold unpacks rosacea — how it differs from acne, its wide range of symptoms, common triggers, and why it’s more than a cosmetic issue. She also shares ...
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27:56
Skin Cancer Therapy Without Stitches: SRT (Superficial Radiation Therapy)
Skin cancer treatment has come a long way, yet many patients don’t know their options beyond surgery. Dr. Mark Nestor explains how image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) achieves up to 99% cure rates for basal and squamous cell car...
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27:20
Eating Your Way to Better Skin
What if your best skincare tool isn’t in your bathroom, but in your kitchen?In this episode, Dr. Matt Zirwas, a board-certified dermatologist and leading researcher, breaks down how diet directly impacts your skin. From the link between ...
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JAK’d Up: Smart Science, Real Talk
Dr. Raj Chovatiya breaks down the science and myths behind JAK inhibitors—powerful meds transforming dermatology. While black box warnings sound scary, he explains they’re based on higher-risk arthritis patients, not those with skin conditions....
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