Derm and Dumber

Brooke Jeffy MD & Benjamin Jeffy
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Medicine

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.

  1. 4d ago

    Shingles vaccines, low-rise jeans, and just how beautiful is the human s*****m?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband chat about getting their first dose of the Shingles vaccine. We react to news of an executive order proposing that the combined MMR vaccine should no longer be given together. We revel in a study on “scrotal beauty” where s*****m pics were judged on their appearance. And then we end with trends like the comeback of low-rise jeans and “cake topper” lower-back tattoos. We're getting old... 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.

  2. Aug 11

    The "Anti-Zuck" app, contagious cancer, and your questions answered

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband discuss Botox for masseter injections. We update listeners on the newly approved sunscreen filter bemotrizinol (Tinosorb). We then cover research on contagious melanoma and other transmissible cancers, along with virus-driven cancers (HPV, Merkel cell polyomavirus). A study on 3D body-wide photography machines showed they're not very good at their job. We noticed an “Anti-Zuck” app to detect Meta glasses, discuss content-creation degrees, and then answer questions on post-melanoma supplements, aging hands, and whether pricey skincare is worth it. 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.

  3. Aug 4

    Can dead people restore our youth? A miracle new pain drug, and Dr Jeffy rants!

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss a non-opioid acute pain pill (Jornavex/suzetridine) that blocks peripheral pain signals. We then cover a South Korean anti-aging injectable derived from cadaver skin. We look at a study linking UV exposure to skin barrier damage and worsened inflammatory conditions like acne/eczema. Dr Jeffy rants about a CMS vote to cut reimbursement for same-day procedures, potentially forcing return visits and extra copays. Finally, we answer questions on xerf and melasma. 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.

  4. Jul 28

    Peptide buzz, Bro Skincare, A Melanoma Breakthrough and the Dreaded White Cast

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “Derm & Dumber,” we discuss proposed new relaxed restrictions on some peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, Epitalon, Semax) while noting conflicts of interest and minimal human data about them. Research out of UCLA is reshaping non-nano zinc to reduce the horror of mineral sunscreen white cast! We get into man-themed skin care. and share some good news on the topic of melanoma. Of course, there's some dumb social media trends and listener questions too. Enjoy! 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.

  5. Jul 21

    A viral Costco sweatshirt and wait, now we are ditching maxxing?

    Send us Fan Mail A viral Costco sweatshirt sends Dr Jeffy and husband down a nostalgia rabbit hole of other items and revived beauty brands. Perhaps we're experiencing a backlash to health “maxing,” including some young people ditching fitness trackers. Concerns about teens obtaining and promoting “research-only” GLP peptides and the dermatology-related effects of GLP use. The new Target Beauty Studio is coming your way soon! Sheet masks and products for “ages 0+"?! Listener Q&A includes Dr Jeffy's own cosmetic procedures, handling online hate, and recommending hypochlorous acid spray for teen athletes. 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.

  6. Jul 14

    Pervert glasses, Overcomplicating skincare & Products no one asked for

    Send us Fan Mail Dr Jeffy and husband discuss a couple follow-ups from the prior episode: the “sperm maxing” race results, a week using a UV-tracking necklace, and little more on Meta’s camera glasses after reports of non-consensual recording. Dr Jeffy talks about what she saw after a week on the beach. We also cover a meta-analysis showing control arms (cleansing, moisturizer, sunscreen) can significantly improve acne, melasma, rosacea, AKs, and PIH and we discuss L’Oréal using AI to repurpose skincare for new products. And of course, answer more listener questions! https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13220015/?utm_campaign=button_list_ClinicalImplicationsofSkincareLessonsfromPlaceboControlledDermatologyTrials&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio 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.

  7. Jul 7

    New Gadgets, New Products, and New (gross) Trends

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Jeffy and husband discuss some new tech devices like UV detecting jewelry and the potential concerns with those META glasses. The “sperm maxing” sperm race finals start July 12. Not to be outdone, women now have “egg maxing” via a supplement company that recently raised $4 million. “Ball maxing” (injecting saline into the s*****m) is as dumb as it sounds. Beauty topics include Vaseline launching a brow tamer and highlighter, a teen trend of creating tan lines (even with spray tans), and urine drinking *vomit* as skincare. Listener questions address how to suggest a skin check, laser vs peel for sun damage, and menopausal blackheads. 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.

  8. Jun 30

    A celebrity esthetitician goes down, a husband says dumb things, and Dr Jeffy has the weirdest phobias

    Send us Fan Mail Dr Jeffy and husband discuss Amazon Prime Day and a preference for supporting brands directly. They cover a California scandal involving celebrity esthetician Sonia Dakar, accused in a lawsuit of causing severe facial burns. They react to a Japanese product that temporarily tints your nipples. In listener Q&A, they explain keloids, share phobias, and name unnecessary skincare products. 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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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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  • Creator
    Brooke Jeffy MD & Benjamin Jeffy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Derm and Dumber
  • Show Website
    Derm and Dumber

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