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The Skin Real

The Skin Real

Hosted by: Dr. Mary Alice Mina

Your go-to resource for all things skin care, skin health, beauty, cosmetics, and more. Carefully curated by board-certified dermatologists and skin experts. Real Skin Care. Real Experts. Real Simple.This is how...

Episodes

Microneedling and its many uses!

Episode #67

Microneedling has become incredibly popular lately, but what exactly is it, and does it deliver on its promises? Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses tiny needles to stimulate the body's natural...
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Hair loss hacks what works and what’s the worst

Episode #66

Is losing your hair causing you to stress and lose your sleep?! Well you are not alone! Fortunately melatonin has been shown to not only improve sleep, but also hair loss in certain conditions! This week II’m joined...
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Creating skin care habits starts with this!

Episode #65

Have you ever been tempted by ads and influencers promising beautiful skin? I know I have! But, what does it take to truly get great skin? When your goals align with your skin's needs, you're on your way to achieving...
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The Power of Self Image with Dr. Judith Borger

Episode #64

What comes to mind when you think about "self-image"? Our self-image essentially consists of the labels we attach to ourselves, some based on reality and others not so much! While there are many ways to change our...
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Facial Plastic Surgery with Dr. Prem Tripathi

Episode #63

Is a buccal fat pad removal surgery going to age you faster? And is a liquid rhinoplasty safe and effective? I’m a board-certified dermatologist and host of The Skin Real. This week I have my colleague Dr. Prem...
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How to reset and erase sun damage

Episode #62

If you've noticed that your skin has become more discolored on your face, chest, and hands after spending time in the sun during the summer, it's a clear sign of sun damage. Fall is a great time of year to get in to...
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The deadly skin cancer you’ve never heard about!

Episode #61

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a lesser-known but increasingly deadly skin cancer. The recent passing of singer Jimmy Buffett from MCC in September 2023 has drawn attention to this previously unfamiliar cancer,...
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7 ways to really boost your collagen!

Episode #60

Collagen has certainly become quite the trending topic lately! Whether it's mentioned in beverages, edibles, supplements, or skincare products, marketers are seizing the opportunity to ride the wave of this popular...
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Cosmetic Trends with Dr. Azi

Episode #59

In this week’s podcast episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, fondly referred to as Dr. Azi by her patients and followers on social media. She shares with me how she approaches patient care from a...
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Why Dermatologist Led Skincare Matters with Dr. Anthony Rossi

Episode #58

The skincare industry is huge, with claims of perfect skin and eternal youth, but it's normal to be skeptical when things sound too good to be true! So, who should you trust with your skin and beauty goals? Your...
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Do you know your skin type?

Episode #57

We often hear people say that we need to 'know our skin type,' but what does this actually mean? Your skin type is predominantly determined by your genetics (thanks, Mom and Dad), but other factors do play a role,...
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The trend towards prejuvenation - what it means and when to start!

Episode #56

Getting older is something that happens to those lucky enough to live long lives. However, not all the changes that happen with aging are desirable...hello stiff back and sagging skin! The beauty and aesthetic...
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