Want to Maintain Youthful Skin At Any Age? Top Dermatologist and Skin Cancer Expert Shares his Favorite Skin Tips and Tools and Busts Major Myths Around Skin Damage with Dr. Teo Soleymani

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When it comes to looking younger, sun exposure, and skin cancer, the research and advice can be overwhelming, leaving many of us unsure of what to believe. With endless skincare products and trends flooding the market, it’s hard to know what’s truly effective, worth the investment, and safe for maintaining a youthful glow. Today’s guest joins us to break it all down and share what really works.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer and reconstructive surgery specialist Dr. Teo Soleymani to discuss research-backed skin protocols that can improve your skin and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Dr. Soleymani breaks down the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens, what the data really says about sun exposure and skin cancer, and the top therapies for reducing wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage. He also shares the most cost-effective devices and strategies for achieving a more youthful appearance.

Dr. Teo Soleymani is a nationally recognized, double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. A Stanford-trained physician and former clinical professor at UCLA, he specializes in the treatment of complex, high-risk skin cancers and sun-damaged, aging skin. He now leads California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Pasadena, CA, and continues to contribute to academic research and innovation in dermatologic surgery.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Soleymani dive into:

• Sun exposure and its impact on the skin (01:11)
• Why traditional dermatologists recommend avoiding sun exposure (04:37)
• Can sun avoidance and low vitamin D levels be harmful? (13:42)
• Traditional sunscreen: benefits vs. potential harm (16:18)
• Physical barriers for skin protection (19:42)
• How skin color influences sun exposure tolerance (24:29)
• How to maintain healthy skin and prevent premature aging (27:57)
• Seed oils and their impact on skin health (34:50)
• Immune-suppressing conditions and medications (43:00)
• Tanning and spray sunscreen rankings (47:00)
• Antioxidants in your diet and key supplements for skin protection (59:50)
• Screening measures for long-term health and protection (01:10:00)
• The impact of alcohol on the skin and the dangers of grain-based alcohols (01:17:00)
• Red light therapy, microneedling, and radiofrequency: what works? (01:21:40)
• The most effective device for skin health (01:29:00)
• Cost-effective strategies you can implement immediately (01:36:45)
• Skin cancer prevention and screening (01:48:00)

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Sun Powder 

For more on Dr. Soleymani, follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and his Website.

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