About this episode

Dr. Ellen Gendler joins Dr. Streicher for a rapid-fire Q and A about skin care and the influence of skin-fluencers.

In the world of medical influencers, the only thing crazier than the menopause world is the skin world. There are a lot of people who are making millions selling lotions and potions that promise to make your 50-year-old skin look like it did when you were 20. Enter Dr. Ellen Gendler- you know her-the New York dermatologist who is the voice of reason, and wildly entertaining, but most importantly, the voice of science in a sea of skin-fluencers. I asked for your questions, and you delivered! SO strap in for this rapid fire Q and A! S ome of the topics we covered: Microneedling Loose skin Crepey skin Peptides Skin brighteners Hydroquinone Brown spots Itchy skin Plumping earlobes Sunscreen Face injections Thinning hair Ketoconazole shampoo Oral minoxidil Scalp massage Nutrafol Shampoo Droopy eyes vs droopy brows Marionette lines Fillers And so much more... Dr. Ellen Gendler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center Insta: @ellengendlermd Episode 117 Top Tips for Terrific Skin & Hair with Dr. Ellen Gendler COME AGAIN is a 30-part audio series to address the biological, hormonal, and medical issues that can sabotage your sex life. This…

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Streicher, MD

Guest: Dr. Ellen Gendler

Topics covered

• skin care
• dermatology
• menopause
• Q and A
• influencers
• health
• beauty

Keywords

• skin
• menopause
• dermatologist
• influencers
• Q and A
• microneedling
• peptides
• sunscreen
• hair thinning
• fillers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYU Langone Medical Center

Products: Nutrafol Shampoo, Ketoconazole shampoo, Hydroquinone, Face injections, Peptides, Skin brighteners, Oral minoxidil, Microneedling, Fillers, Plumping earlobes

Places: New York

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