In this episode, guest Srimanasi (Mani) Javvaji, MD, discusses the mental and physical impact social media skincare trends can have on young patients, and popular myths surrounding skincare. • Intro 2:34 • Mani Javvaji, MD 2:46 • Can you give us a little bit of background about how you got into dermatology? 3:30 • There is a huge trend in skincare in young teens and preteens […] Have you noticed this in your practice? 5:12 • How can trending skincare products or routines affect the mental health of teens? 8:37 • Do you think that parents contribute to driving these pressures from social media? 9:42 • What are the physical effects of teenagers using non-age-appropriate skincare products? 10:23 • If you’re using exfoliants more than necessary, will that increase your exposure to potential allergens which could lead to conditions like contact dermatitis? 12:28 • Can overexposure to harmful ingredients also increase your risk of sun damage? 13:59 • Is there any harm in using a lot of makeup? 15:40 • For women in general, are you seeing that women in all age groups are using more makeup and skin products than before? 17:53 • Bhargava and Javvaji on common skincare myths. 19:05 • For those in their thirties, forties, fifties and sixties do you need to exfoliate every day, or is it recommended to use less frequently? 22:15 • What are your thoughts on dermabrasion and microneedling? 23:15 • What would you recommend physicians advise their patients on about skincare and overuse of products? 24:23 • How to reach Javvaji. 26:22 • Thanks 27:14 Srimanasi (Mani) Javvaji, MD, is a Columbia University-trained double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon.

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Disclosures: Bhargava and Javvaji report no relevant financial disclosures.