In Episode 3, Dr. Ali and Dr. Reem break down the exosome hype, defend Sculptra from online slander, and tackle the myth that retinoids thin your skin (they don't). Ali braves the $30 colostrum smoothie trend, and the duo unpacks Anne Hathaway’s Met Gala glow. Plus, they share tips for layering skincare, call BS on the NuFACE device, and drop their latest NYC recs.

00:00 – Intro

Welcome to Derm Next Door with Dr. Ali and Dr. Reem

00:17 – Hot: Exosomes

What they are, how they work, why they’re trending
Concerns with medspas and lack of FDA approval

02:34 – Bothered: The Sculptra Smear Campaign

What Sculptra is and why people hate it now
Risks, benefits, and the Instagram fear-mongering
Safe areas for use and why under-eye use is a no-go

08:48 – Sculptra vs PRP: Instant vs Slow Burn

Why some people prefer HA fillers
Off-label uses (hands, post-pregnancy belly, etc.)

12:12 – Side-Eyeing: Colostrum Smoothies in NYC

Ali tries the $25 colostrum smoothie from Sunlife Organics
Growth factors in skincare vs smoothies
Gut response: literal and figurative

15:30 – Derm in the Wild: Anne Hathaway at the Met Gala

The ponytail facelift effect
Her legendary sunscreen commitment
Likely treatments: lasers, PRP, maybe Sculptra?
Why not drinking alcohol may be her secret weapon

19:32 – Science or Scam: Retinoids Thin Your Skin?!

Absolute myth
How retinoids actually thicken the dermis
How to use retinoids the right way
Layering advice, starting slow, the 5-dot technique

24:00 – Under Eye Hyperpigmentation + KP: Is There Hope?

Eye creams that work (like SkinCeuticals)
PRP as a treatment
Amlactin and consistency for KP
Why loofahs and Clarisonics are the enemy

28:25 – Ask the Derms: How to Layer Skincare

Thin to thick rule
Timing tips to avoid pilling
Vitamin C + moisturizer + SPF layering breakdown
Favorite tinted sunscreens (It Cosmetics CC Cream love fest)

32:18 – Science or Scam Pt. 2: NuFACE Devices

Verdict: Scam
What the “microcurrent” devices claim vs reality
Save your money

33:29 – Ask the Derms: How to Get a Base Tan (aka Don’t)

DHA-based sunless tanners OK
Favorite products: Loving Tan Ultra Dark, Tan Luxe drops
Patch test always, don’t inhale sprays

36:38 – NYC Recs: What We’re Loving

Ali's LES recs: Tompkins Sq Park, Tigre, Il Laboratorio Gelato, Sami & Susu, Eel Bar, Dialogue Coffee
Knicks hype + Boston shade

41:21 – Reem’s Picks

Omakase Room by Shin (amazing sushi)
Good Things Cafe (life-changing short rib sandwich)
Gai Chicken (Thai fried chicken favorite)

43:49 – Wrap-Up

See you for Episode 4!
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