OMG, a brand new sunscreen is coming! Also, Cerave lawsuits, "tanmaxxing", and listener questions

Send us Fan MailDr Jeffy and husband discuss FDA approval of bemotrizinol (BEMT)—the first new U.S. sunscreen filter since 1999. They address resurfacing social media concern about lawsuits tied to Valisure testing that found benzene formation from benzoyl peroxide. They critique “tanmaxxing,” including melanotan peptide sprays/injections. They also explain photodynamic therapy for sun damage and skin cancer. Listener questions cover keratosis pilaris care, choosing moisturizers for acne-prone skin, and causes/treatment and rare associations of cherry angiomas. ABOUT DERM & DUMBERDerm & 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 DISCLAIMERThe 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.