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
57 episodes
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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25:45
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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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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27:18
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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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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22:36
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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29:42
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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Itching for Answers: Understanding PN Inside Out
Dr. Shannon Trotter sits down with Dr. Shawn Kwatra, a leading expert on chronic itch, to shed light on prurigo nodularis (PN)—a painful, often misunderstood condition frequently misdiagnosed as psychological.Dr. Kwatra explains that PN ...
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27:37
Not Your Mom’s Chemical Peel
Chemical peels have come a long way. Forget the burning and peeling—today’s treatments are gentle, effective, and rooted in cutting-edge science. Board-certified dermatologist and skincare formulator Dr. Jennifer Linder explains how mode...
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Rethinking Sun Protection Part 2: Edible Sunscreen Alternatives
Could your grocery cart be just as important as your sunscreen drawer? In Part 2 of Rethinking Sun Protection, Dr. Katie Varman returns to explore how diet and supplements can boost your skin’s natural defense against UV damage....
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Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior's Voice
What happens when you're 26 years old and suddenly hear the words "you have melanoma"? Leah Adams never expected to face a cancer diagnosis in her twenties, especially not after years of tanning beds and sun exposure that had become an addictio...
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Rethinking Sunscreen: Self-Care, Not a Chore
Skin cancer is the most common—and preventable—cancer in the U.S., yet many of us still skip proper sun protection. In this episode, Dr. Amy Spizuoco, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, breaks down sunscreen myths and shares prac...
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Skin Cancer Beyond Melanoma: The Silent but Treatable Threat
Dr. Brent Moody—double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer expert—breaks down the most common (and overlooked) cancer in humans. From why squamous cell carcinoma actually kills more people than melanoma, to how modern treatments like ...
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