Sephora Legislation, Hair Loss, and More

Send us Fan MailDr Jeffy and husband discuss new Connecticut legislation requiring warning labels on Sephora skincare products, aiming to improve awareness about potential harm when kids use adult-focused actives. Dr Jeffy recounts gaining attention after reacting to a Kardashian child’s “Get Ready With Me” video showing excessive skincare use and her focus on simple routines for kids with sunscreen, gentle cleansing, and moisturizer. She makes the case against retinol, high-potency vitamin C, and alpha/beta hydroxy acids use in kids due to irritation, barrier damage, rashes, breakouts, and possible “inflammaging.”Then we shift to the increase in hair loss patients and types of hair loss - specifically discussing androgenetic alopecia (DHT-related), telogen effluvium from stress, illness, surgery, nutrient/protein deficits and weight loss (including GLP-1-related), and alopecia areata. Treatments discussed include oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and scalp injections, with side effects and pregnancy cautions. 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.