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Derm-it Trotter! Don't Swear About Skincare.

Dr. Shannon C. Trotter, Board Certified Dermatologist
Skin Cancer
Dermatology
Psoriasis
Acne
Antioxidants
Sunscreen
Hair Loss
Medicare
Skin Health
Rosacea
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Vitiligo
Obesity
Mental Health
Polypodium
Menopause
Collagen
Sun Protection
Skin Care
Estrogen

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!

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Latest Episodes

That “sandpaper” patch you keep rubbing might be more than dry skin. We sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. David Cleaver to talk about sun damage, actinic keratoses, and why outdoor life in rural communities can quietly build a lifetime ... more

Most skincare and dermatology treatments don’t fail because the medicine is weak. They fail because real life is messy, routines are hard, and “use this twice a day” turns into “I’ll start tomorrow.” We sit down with returning guest Dr. Steve Feldman... more

A painful lump in your armpit is bad enough. Now imagine it keeps coming back, forming tunnels under the skin, draining on your schedule instead of yours, and forcing you to plan your day around bandages and friction. That’s the reality for many peop... more

Psoriasis can look like “just plaques,” but the biology underneath is a lot bigger and a lot more hopeful than most people realize. We sit down with Dr. Naiem Issa, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon involved in dermatology rese... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Feldman
Board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist; professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Episode: Why Your Skin Treatment Isn't Working: It's Not You, It's Me
Nader Aboul-Fettouh
Board-certified dermatologist with Mohs Micrographic Surgery expertise
Episode: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Deroofing, Surgery and More
Frank Morocco
Dermatologist
Qual Derm, Ohio
Episode: Acne Debunked: A Dermatologist Tells All
Dr. Kelly Tyler
OB-GYN and dermatologist, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: What's Safe and What to Avoid
Sandy Marchese Johnson
Board-certified dermatologist; advocate in dermatology policy
Episode: Cutting Medicare, Cutting Care: Who Pays the Price?
Dr. Graham Litchman
Board-certified dermatologist, expert in skin diseases and clinical trials
Vivida Dermatology
Episode: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment: Understanding Biologics
George Martin
Board-certified dermatologist
Based in Maui, Hawaii
Episode: Visible Light & Skin Damage: Is it the Real Culprit?
Sherry Pogato
Licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and social media researcher
University of Connecticut
Episode: Beauty, Brains and the Bronze: Why We Tan
Victoria Farley
Board-certified dermatologist at Vivida Dermatology, Las Vegas
Vivida Dermatology
Episode: Derms Gone Rogue: When We Go Off-Label

Host

Shannon C. Trotter
Host of the show, board certified dermatologist

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    This podcast is great for anyone passionate about skin, she has great guests and relevant topics. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dspathol
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is such a good dermatologist podcast! I really feel like I always learn a lot of new things.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Valerie Simon
    United States8 months ago
  • Love it

    These podcast are my favorite to tune into every week! The content is always different and new for listeners to learn more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MasBaseball34
    United States8 months ago
  • Educational

    Love these podcasts and they are so informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polly0!!
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Derm Podcast

    Whenever I see a new episode uploaded I cannot wait to learn more about the Derm world!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _BTB_
    United Statesa year ago

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The host makes complex dermatology topics easy to understand without losing technical accuracy.
Listeners praise accessible, expert-led discussions and practical tips for skin care and treatment.

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Beauty, Brains and the Bronze: Why We Tan
Q: What have you learned about messaging that resonates with young people on social media?
Messages that empower the audience to become messengers and focus on immediate appearance outcomes tend to be more engaging and can shift behavior without direct admonition.
Beauty, Brains and the Bronze: Why We Tan
Q: Why did you choose to study tanning from a psychological perspective rather than a traditional health messaging angle?
Because appearance motivation often drives tanning more than long-term health risks, so reframing messages around why people tan helps craft more effective interventions.
Acne Debunked: A Dermatologist Tells All
Q: How should someone think about diet and acne?
Diet is multi-factorial; high-glycemic foods can contribute to inflammation, but there isn't a single cause-and-effect diet. Moderation is advised, with emphasis on anti-inflammatory patterns like Mediterranean diets and monitoring individual triggers.
Acne Debunked: A Dermatologist Tells All
Q: Is acne hormonal in origin, and should patients check hormone levels?
He explains that while hormones influence skin, not all acne is caused by hormonal imbalance; hormones can affect oil production, but hormone levels are often normal, and management should focus on skin response rather than chasing hormonal tests.
Acne Debunked: A Dermatologist Tells All
Q: What are the practical rules about popping or picking at pimples?
Dr. Morocco emphasizes avoiding picking, explains that it inflames tissue and can deepen lesions, and suggests safer at-home options like pimple patches and targeted benzoyl peroxide leave-on therapies for mild, superficial lesions.

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The show leans into practical, evidence-based dermatology and skincare, featuring host-led conversations with fellow dermatologists and skincare colleagues. Episodes cover clinical insights across hair loss, hyperpigmentation, eczema and psoriasis, autoimmune hair loss, AI in skin cancer, dermatology practice management, and consumer skincare trends, all with an emphasis on clear messaging, patient education, and realistic expectations. Noteworthy elements include a strong clinician-to-clinician format, discussions on access and insurance dynamics, and a commitment to debunking myths while offering actionable guidance for both clinicians and informed lay audiences.

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2. Nader Aboul-Fettouh
3. Frank Morocco
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5. Sandy Marchese Johnson
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