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  • Should guys be sunning their balls and using $1800 retinol?
    Oct 20 2026

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    In this episode of Derm and Dumber, Dr Jeffy and husband discuss getting some “sunlight on your balls” nonsense and review the claim that genital UV exposure boosts testosterone. We comment on manosphere trends and a recent South Park episode mocking looksmaxxing and “Sephora kids.” We cover a tourist burning down an entire villa in Bali because of a spider, criticize Dior’s $1,800 retinol product and a Dior phone lip-balm sticker, and discuss a CeraVe survey on increased skin sensitivity. We address college misuse of GLP-1s, caution about branded skin care buzzwords, note minoxidil dose-splitting and a coming DHT-blocking topical (Breezula), highlight low acne regimen compliance, and answer Q&A on reduced Accutane blood work and a good reason for avoiding scalp oil.

    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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    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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    45 min
  • Susan Dell, rat tails, and lotion for your brain
    Oct 13 2026

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    In this episode of Derm and Dumber, Dr Jeffy and husband want to sincerely thank you all by getting into some listener analytics! We discuss viral Susan Dell memes, then catch you up on that Dyson’s camera-equipped toothbrush. We address headlines linking Pilates to lower mortality. Is the “rat tail” hairstyle returning? Dermatology topics include using AI to prescribe topical acne meds, data associating social-media-driven skincare routines with dermatitis, acne, and hyperpigmentation, a trial linking winter moisturizing to less cognitive impairment, and creatine research including intranasal delivery in rats, and then answer a listener question on teen 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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    48 min
  • Skin vibrators, ranting, and beauty world chaos
    Oct 6 2026

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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.

    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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    48 min
  • A Pilates overdose, Ellacor for your abs, and a little semen in your eyes
    Sep 29 2026

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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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    49 min
  • Dry shampooing your face, controversial cleansing habits, and why is everything mini
    Sep 22 2026

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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.

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    46 min
  • We're talkin' exosomes, hair and scalp longevity, and class action against Sephora
    Sep 15 2026

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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.

    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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    47 min
  • We're broccoli-maxxing and do we know why GLP-1s cause skin sagging?
    Sep 8 2026

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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!

    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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    50 min
  • Pheromones, Marmots, and Butt Stuff
    Sep 1 2026

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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.

    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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    47 min