The Skin Real ®
Welcome to The Skin Real, your no-nonsense guide to clear, confident, and healthy skin. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by skincare, confused by beauty trends? Or stuck on the ‘hot girl’ hamster wheel of youth preservation, then you Skin Friend, are in the right place. I’m your host, Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a double board-certified dermatologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. And here’s the deal, great skin isn’t just about what you put on it. It’s about how you care for yourself from the inside and out. Here we go beyond just skincare to talk wellness, vitality, nutrition, mental well-being, hormones, and everything in between. So if you’re ready for clarity, confidence, a little fun and a whole lot of skin wisdom, here’s the tea, because this is how dermatologists talk skin.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Winter is in full force and that means now is a great time to think about rejuvenating and refreshing your skin in preparation for spring and summer. Winter in a dermatologist's office is a great time for resurfacing and chemical peels are one of my favorite ways to do this! Join me today as I discuss what chemical peels are, the different types out there, and how they are performed. The foundation of aesthetics is having a clear and beautiful complexion, and chemical peels are a great way to achieve this. Listen in to learn more.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Losing your hair can be terrifying! It may be sudden with handfuls of hairs shedding at once, or more insidious with a thinner pony tail, more scalp showing through or a wider part. Whatever the case, hair loss is a number one concern for patients, men and women alike. Join me today as I talk all things hair with dermatologist and hair transplant expert, Dr. Marissa Milchak. She'll give us her tips on what to do when you first notice hair loss, what may be causing it, and how to stop it. If you've ever worried about your hair thinning, you won't want to miss this episode.
Dr. Marissa Milchak
@dermdoctor_milchak
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Your skin barrier is your body's first line of defense against diseases, germs, and injury. But what happens when your skin barrier is damaged?
Join me today as I discuss with my colleague, physician-scientist Dr. Jack Arbiser, the skin barrier and how we can protect and maintain it. Dr. Arbiser is known for his clinical acumen and research skills and shares with us today how he uses some common, and even old remedies, to help restore the integrity of our skin barrier. Proof that sometimes the best treatments, are the simplest!
Want to connect with Dr. Jack Arbiser:
arbiser@hotmail.com
Twitter: arbisermd
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Dermal fillers are one of the most popular and asked for cosmetic treatments in the U.S., and for good reason. These products can do a lot to help restore volume loss, correct signs of aging, and help define structures of the face. It's like adding a little air to a balloon to fill it back up!
But if dermal fillers have you concerned about an overblown or unnatural look, rest assured that when done with small volumes and placed correctly, the results are nothing but natural and beautiful!
There are several types of dermal fillers on the market today including the most common hyauronic acid fillers, as well as fat grafting, poly-L-lactic-acid, and calcium hydroxylapatite to name some common ones.
Listen in as I discuss all things dermal fillers and how and where we use them.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Did you realize that what you put on your hair can actually effect your skin? Join me as we delve into why hair care is skin care with Dr. Iris Rubin, a Harvard-trained dermatologist and founder of SEEN--a luxury hair care brand that's science-backed and mission-driven. SEEN's award-winning, patented line is leading the "skinification" of hair care, applying skin care science to hair care, for beautiful, healthy hair and skin.
So interesting, you'll wonder, why hasn't anyone thought of this before?!
www.helloseen.com
@seenskinandhair
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Retinols and retinoids are mighty vitamin A creams that really pack a punch. These skin creams are a 'must-have' for people looking to help treat acne, brighten their skin, and get a fresh skin glow. It's been my one and only night time skin product for over 10 years now.
Studies have shown that retinols (over the counter) and retinoids (prescription only) help improve cell turnover, open up clogged pores, and increase collagen formation in the skin. Sound too good to be true? Thankfully, it's not.
Listen in as I discuss one of my favorite topical creams on this week's episode.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
A new year always brings a sense of excitement and new possibilities for me. But all too often, we fail at achieving the goals we set in January. How can we set ourselves up for success with our New Year's resolutions? Check out this episode for some great tips and strategies for 'winning' in 2023!
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
How do you really take care of a wound? It can be confusing with contradictory information everywhere. Here are my top tips for wound healing from a dermatologist. I will also dispel some common myths around wound healing that you may be doing yourself.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Check out this week's podcast where I tell you all about the lesser known, but amazing places where botulinum toxin can work wonders! Now people don’t usually come in requesting treatment in these areas, but that’s why you’re seeing a skilled injector who understands facial pathophysiology and anatomy, right?!
I'll discuss all the places I like to treat with botulinum toxin, what the desired result is, and who's a good candidate.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Don't let the festivities of the holidays throw a wrench in your skin and health habits. With overindulgence being KING during this time, check out my recommendations to keeping your skin and body in check and healthy.