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Derm and Dumber

Derm and Dumber

Written by: Brooke Jeffy MD & Benjamin Jeffy
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Derm and Dumber is what happens when a board-certified dermatologist and her very opinionated husband sit down to unpack skincare, wellness culture, beauty trends, aging, internet nonsense, marriage, parenting, and the questionable things people do in the name of “health.”

Hosted by Brooke Jeffy MD and her husband, this show blends expert dermatology insights with unfiltered conversations, hot takes, relationship banter, and the occasional marital side-eye.

From sunscreen myths and anti-aging treatments to TikTok trends, injectables, longevity, skin health, aesthetics, parenting, and pop culture controversies — nothing is off limits.

Expect expert insight without the sterile medical lecture with evidence-based skincare advice, physician perspectives, funny arguments, relatable chaos, and brutally honest conversations about modern beauty and wellness culture.

Perfect for anyone interested in:

  • skincare
  • dermatology
  • anti-aging
  • longevity
  • beauty trends
  • aesthetics
  • wellness
  • parenting
  • cosmetic procedures
  • internet culture
  • physician perspectives
  • relationship banter

New episodes weekly.

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Episodes
  • Susan Dell, rat tails, and lotion for your brain
    Oct 13 2026

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    In this episode of Derm and Dumber, Dr Jeffy and husband want to sincerely thank you all by getting into some listener analytics! We discuss viral Susan Dell memes, then catch you up on that Dyson’s camera-equipped toothbrush. We address headlines linking Pilates to lower mortality. Is the “rat tail” hairstyle returning? Dermatology topics include using AI to prescribe topical acne meds, data associating social-media-driven skincare routines with dermatitis, acne, and hyperpigmentation, a trial linking winter moisturizing to less cognitive impairment, and creatine research including intranasal delivery in rats, and then answer a listener question on teen hair loss.

    ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

    Derm & 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

    DISCLAIMER

    The 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.

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    48 mins
  • Skin vibrators, ranting, and beauty world chaos
    Oct 6 2026

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    In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband give updates: a Pilates princess' journey and our review of “luxury” hand soaps. An office story about using a “skin vibrator” amuses everyone. Dr Jeffy's rants include: misleading marketing like “aluminum-free” deodorant, acne laser ads that use scare tactics, and dermarolling vs professional microneedling.

    And are we serious, some people are using cigarettes to quit vaping? Some beauty world chaos includes “Eyepatch Gate,” trend-credit disputes, and backlash to a Tarte PR package. Q&A topics: hats and acne, “scalp detox”, and pimple patches.

    ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

    Derm & 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

    DISCLAIMER

    The 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.

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    48 mins
  • A Pilates overdose, Ellacor for your abs, and a little semen in your eyes
    Sep 29 2026

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    In this week's episode, Dr Jeffy and husband banter about Benjamin learning to style his hair for maybe the first time ever. Dr Jeffy overdoses on Pilates and describes recovering from Ellacor micro-coring on her abdomen. We cover research using exosomes from semen to deliver medicine to the eyes. Other topics include Neutrogena’s bemotrizinol sunscreen, “HoCo” proposals, “coffeegate” job-interview iced coffees, Pepsi body wash, luxury-cheap hand soap, skepticism about acne marketing claims, and warnings about at-home plasma pens and Rogaine discontinuation leading to hair loss.

    ABOUT DERM & DUMBER

    Derm & 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

    DISCLAIMER

    The 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.

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    49 mins
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