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Dr. Teo Soleymani discusses the complexities of sun exposure, skin aging, and the links between infections and skin cancer.

This episode is brought to you by One Skin, Dose, Branch Basics, and Momentous. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down for round two with dermatologist and skin cancer and reconstructive surgery specialist Dr. Teo Soleymani to discuss the paradox of sun exposure. We explore the difference between sun exposure that accelerates skin aging and exposure that increases skin cancer risk. Dr. Teo also breaks down what the research reveals about who may be more likely to develop skin cancer, the surprising link between infections and certain cancers, and how we can protect ourselves. Plus, he shares his favorite skincare product and what he recommends avoiding. 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 treating 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…

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