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

    We're talkin' exosomes, hair and scalp longevity, and class action against Sephora

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” we chat about a California class action lawsuit alleging Sephora used influencers to market potentially harmful skincare to children. We critique the “hair and scalp longevity” trend and exosomes. We note growing interest in K-hair and describe K-, C-, and A- beauty trends. A new “Do We Need This?” segment covers Kleenex Beauty Tissue and a candy-corn-scented perfume. The listener Q&A addresses when to start oral minoxidil, the cautions needed on topical estriol face creams, and teen eyebrow grooming. 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. Sep 8

    We're broccoli-maxxing and do we know why GLP-1s cause skin sagging?

    Send us Fan Mail Apologies for Dr Jeffy's allergy-stricken voice in this episode. Let that be a testament to her dedication to you all! In this episode of “Derm and Dumber,” Dr Jeffy and husband banter about a cheeky men’s sunscreen campaign for Pasty Man Sunscreen, an electric box cutter, and Dyson’s expensive new toothbrush. We then discuss Kim Kardashian’s Broc Shots sulforaphane supplement. We cover a “pickles everywhere” trend, edible fragrances, and a small study suggesting GLP-1 use may reduce stem cells in abdominal skin. We talk Meta’s settlement-driven teen usage limits, holiday wish-list app “Giftful,” slang shifts, retro tech trends, a returning Paul Frank brand, a new Ultra Violette sunscreen with the new sunscreen filter bemotrizinol at Sephora, and answer how to minimize enlarged pores. Broccoli; it's not just for your son's hair style anymore! 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. Sep 1

    Pheromones, Marmots, and Butt Stuff

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jeffy and her husband talk eyebrow and lash tinting, Korean lash curls, and the social media trend of “pheromone maxing” which involves skipping hygiene and, yes, even drinking urine to smell more attractive. We talk OnlyFans and a marmot-research fundraiser page called “Only Marms”. We cover an anal surgeon launching some interesting new products with a limited rollout focused on college towns and urban centers. We're also talkin' robots for blood draws and our love for oxymetazoline (Afrin)! And we get into the return of MySpace, Glamour Shots, and bedazzling! 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. Aug 25

    Midlife, Greek life, no life

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr Jeffy and husband banter about being middle-aged and the hobbies that can come with that. We discuss aphantasia—an inability to visualize images in the mind’s eye. We touch on returning to Pilates, crowded class scheduling, and a story about using AI to game waitlists, plus body scan results showing low muscle mass and motivation to improve fitness with age-related health declines. Dr Jeffy explains “RushTok,” TikTok content about sorority recruitment, including brand sponsorships like CeraVe’s sun-protection project. The main medical news is a phase III personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine. We also discuss the Neutrogena backlash tied to Hayden Panettiere. A listener question covers foam vs gel cleansers for oily preteen skin and sunscreen recommendations. 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. Aug 18

    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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Derm and Dumber
  • Show Website
    Derm and Dumber

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