We’re officially on camera! In our first filmed episode, we dive into the skincare trends that have everyone talking, from celebrity-loved facial acupuncture to FDA warnings on sunscreen mousse. We side-eye gel manicures after the EU ban on TPO, break down what peptides really do (and how to use them), and talk FDA approval + under-eye microneedling with salmon sperm. Plus, our favorite products of the month, a summer travel recap and the NYC spots we’ve been loving.Whether you’re here for derm pearls, NYC chaos, or skincare tea, this one has it all.Timestamps00:00 – Intro: First filmed episode + new monthly format 01:00 – Hot: Facial acupuncture (celebs, science & Reedle VT needle) 03:58 – Bothered: Sunscreen mousse & FDA crackdown 07:29 – Side-Eyeing: Gel manicures & EU ban on TPO 10:40 – Derm in the Wild: NYFW trends (Botox, lasers, TikTok face taping, $160 lip balm) 14:20 – Favorite Products of the Month 16:54 – Avene Tolerance Cream, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5, The Ordinary Glycolic 7%, ZO Growth Factor 18:47 – Ask the Derm: What peptides do, best picks (P-Tiox), & how to use them in a routine 21:12 – Microneedling with salmon sperm: FDA approval, celebrity use, under-eye focus, risks 26:21 – Summer Recap30:03 – NYC Favorites 33:35 – Fall Skincare: stronger tretinoin, hydrating sunscreens, lasers, Fraxel plans 34:26 – OutroWhere to Find Us📺 YouTube: @dermnextdoor 📸 Instagram: @dralidempsey | @dermnextdoor | @reemskinmd📝 Blog: www.theamaranthinecollective.com
Ali and Reem break down omega-3s for acne (and Accutane side effects), vent about periorificial dermatitis, side-eye Korean spa tourism (hi, shoulder filler and salmon-sperm injectables), and get real about freckles vs. lentigines and tattooed moles. Then it’s listener Qs on loose skin and sunburns, a quick NYC Legionnaires’ PSA, and their current Lower East Side/river-cruise recs.Timestamps00:05 – Welcome + what’s on deck00:30 – HOT: Omega-3s for acne, Accutane lipid/dryness support02:56 – BOTHERED: Periorificial dermatitis (triggers, what NOT to do, low-dose iso)07:31 – SIDE-EYEING: Korean spa tourism (shoulder filler), PDRN “salmon sperm” warning13:11 – Derm in the Wild: Freckles vs. lentigines, tattooed moles, “no lasers in summer” PSA19:55 – Ask the Derm: Loose skin after weight loss (surgery vs RF microneedling, devices, body retinoid)23:19 – Ask the Derm: What actually happens in a sunburn + what helps26:41 – NYC Moment intro → 26:50 Legionnaires’ disease alert (what to know)28:59 – NYC: BonBon (LES candy) → 29:35 Economy Candy30:39 – NYC: Circle Line sunset cruise31:25 – NYC Eats: Thai Diner (brunch) → 31:43 Cervos (hot take) → 32:26 Indochine (scene > food) → 32:39 Ye’s Apothecary (cocktail “prescriptions”) → 33:29 Le Dive (classic)34:53 – Closing: travel plans + sign-off
In this deep-dive edition, Ali and Reem unpack everything you think you know about hair loss and a lot you probably don’t. From sudden shedding to subtle thinning, they break down what’s normal, what’s not, and what’s worth your time (and money). Whether you’re dealing with postpartum fallout or just suspicious of your widening part, this one’s for you.Expect myth-busting, treatment truths, and a few personal confessions, including a certain derm’s failed mayonnaise mask moment.⏱️ Highlights00:02 – Welcome back & intro to the deep-dive format03:30 – Hair anatomy & growth cycle basics 07:15 – Scarring vs non-scarring: the 2 P’s 09:45 – Telogen effluvium (aka the panic shed) 16:00 – Androgenetic alopecia: what to look for & when to treat 23:30 – Are laser caps legit? 27:00 – PRP: pros, cons, and price 29:10 – Alopecia areata & autoimmune triggers 30:45 – Traction alopecia & side part shame 33:00 – NYC recs: burgers and The Hamptons34:30 – Final thoughts & scalp massage PSA
Ali and Reem are back from vacation and diving headfirst into a summer-themed episode of Derm Next Door. From debunking scalp DIY disasters to decoding laser lingo and sharing the not-so-glamorous realities of NYC in July, this episode blends skin science with real-life derm takes.They break down the evidence behind polypodium leucotomos supplements, explain why your apple cider vinegar hair rinse probably isn’t doing much (except stinking), and walk through the lasers you’ve seen on TikTok but never truly understood. Also: hypochlorous acid spray—is it just diluted bleach or a post-Pilates lifesaver? And finally, in their signature Ask the Derms segment, they reveal what procedures they actually do, what they’re planning next, and how they stay cool in the city while still looking hot.00:02 – What’s Hot Polypodium leucotomos 101 — the supplement for sun protection, melasma, and a little extra antioxidant armor. Shout-out to Inner Glow Gummies and our dearly missed Heliocare samples.06:48 – Bothered: Scalp DIY Disasters From apple cider vinegar to mayonnaise, we unpack the wild kitchen treatments patients bring into the clinic — and why derms are collectively saying: please stop.14:52 – Still Bothered: Rosemary Oil & Other Scalp Trends. Does rosemary oil actually grow hair? And what about scalp massage, amla oil, and Giselle’s no-brush routine?19:15 – Derm in the Wild: Tina Fey Said Lasers. We break down the laser lexicon (PDL, Fraxel, IPL/BBL, Halo) and throw in some hot takes on medspas.25:43 – Science or Scam: Hypochlorous Acid Spray. Our verdict? It’s a win. We explain what it is (dilute bleach, kind of), what it’s good for, and when to definitely not DIY it.29:32 – Ask the Derms: Summer Survival + Maintenance Routines. Cooling hacks (parasol chic, subway hell), our honest maintenance treatments (Botox, PRP, cycling actives), and why we’re Fraxel-forward this winter.33:15 – NYC Moments. Our favorite recent recs: Russ & Daughters, Hen House, Cafe Colmado, The Fulton at sunset, Serotonin smoothies, La Crueset cookware, soft girl bookshops, and Reem's love of fusion restaurants and container store (#TaurusCore)36:35 – Coming Soon + Sign Off. We’re back on a more regular schedule (finally) until later in August when Reem’s off to Qatar to teach derm, and Ali’s off to Ibiza to teach… beach.
00:02 – Welcome back to Derm Next Door! Your fave NYC derm duo is back with Episode 5. Let’s get into it.00:55 – HOT: Vitamin C — she’s not new, but she’s still That Girl.03:08 – Favorite serums: Dr. Idriss, CE Ferulic, Silymarin… and some that smell like hot dog water.06:35 – Drugstore dupes, Sephora staples, and why Amazon is the Wild West of skincare.09:50 – Vitamin C fails: oxidized goo, milia, and the great orange face rub incident.12:42 – BOTHERED: Kava (with a K) is trending… and giving people lizard skin. Let’s discuss.15:56 – SIDE-EYEING: Nutrafol. The pills are massive. The price? Offensive. The science? Funded by… Nutrafol.21:10 – Hair analysis testing? Sounds sciency. Is actually a scam. Full stop, period.24:45 – Real talk: how we actually evaluate and treat hair loss (spoiler: it’s not with a $300 supplement). More in-depth discussion in future episode27:05 – Derm in the Wild: Lindsay Lohan’s skincare routine. Is it really just pickled beets and olive oil?30:50 – Science or Scam: The “hair analysis” hustle — we said what we said.33:00 – Ask the Derms:Facial massage: helpful or just TikTok-y?Postpartum stretch marks: what helps and what’s a wastePregnancy-safe skincare: what’s in, what’s out, and what’ll make your OB panic36:38 – NYC Moments:The duo finally defines their friendship dynamic—Reem is the golden retriever, Ali is the black cat, and somehow it works. Balance, baby.Reem’s full moon sound bath, gelato with figs, viral cinnamon rolls in the rain, and Circle Line sunset cruise 🛥️Ali's LES pizza pockets, Greenpoint drinks and cool moms, Koreatown eats and drinks, and New Yorkers proving (once again) that they’re the friendliest people on Earth 🗽❤️
In this jam-packed episode of Derm Next Door, board-certified dermatologists Ali and Reem dive into the latest in cosmetic dermatology, viral TikTok trends, and skincare safety with their signature mix of science, sass, and snark. From buzzy Botox placements like trap tox and the infamous scrotox (yes, really), to a deep dive on beef tallow moisturizers and why sunscreen isn’t the villain RFK Jr. claims it is, the docs are here to set the record straight. Plus: drugstore skincare faves, myths about vitamin D, how to tackle dark spots, and juicy NYC recs—soft serve, Philharmonic sunsets, and why Boston might need a little more vitamin D (and chill). This one’s a ride.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro Meet your hosts, Reem and Ali—NYC derms and myth-busting besties.01:30 – HOT: Botox in unexpected places From the masseter to the neck to the trapezius and even under the nose—where Botox is trending now (plus: a nod to “scrotox”).13:40 – BOTHERED: Beef tallow madness Why you should not moisturize with steak grease—and the terrifying “cavewoman skincare” TikTok trend.20:00 – SIDE-EYEING: Mandelic acid The TikTok-loved acid that might actually deserve a place on your shelf. Plus: a quick rundown of AHAs, BHAs, and lactic acid love.26:30 – DERM IN THE WILD: Botulism in Boston + sunscreen panic Unlicensed Botox gone wrong, debunking sunscreen myths (looking at you, RFK Jr.), and why spray sunscreen just doesn’t cut it.38:40 – SCIENCE OR SCAM: Gua Sha & dry brushing Do lymphatic tools work? Or are you just scraping your serum away?42:00 – ASK THE DERMS → Best drugstore skincare → Do you really need sun for vitamin D? → Top treatments for dark spots (and why Aquaphor is canceled)52:30 – NYC MOMENTS The Knicks heartbreak, summer park picnics, best vegan ice cream, Libre Café obsession, and rooftop sunsets
In Episode 3, Dr. Ali and Dr. Reem break down the exosome hype, defend Sculptra from online slander, and tackle the myth that retinoids thin your skin (they don't). Ali braves the $30 colostrum smoothie trend, and the duo unpacks Anne Hathaway’s Met Gala glow. Plus, they share tips for layering skincare, call BS on the NuFACE device, and drop their latest NYC recs.00:00 – IntroWelcome to Derm Next Door with Dr. Ali and Dr. Reem00:17 – Hot: ExosomesWhat they are, how they work, why they’re trendingConcerns with medspas and lack of FDA approval02:34 – Bothered: The Sculptra Smear CampaignWhat Sculptra is and why people hate it nowRisks, benefits, and the Instagram fear-mongeringSafe areas for use and why under-eye use is a no-go08:48 – Sculptra vs PRP: Instant vs Slow BurnWhy some people prefer HA fillersOff-label uses (hands, post-pregnancy belly, etc.)12:12 – Side-Eyeing: Colostrum Smoothies in NYCAli tries the $25 colostrum smoothie from Sunlife OrganicsGrowth factors in skincare vs smoothiesGut response: literal and figurative15:30 – Derm in the Wild: Anne Hathaway at the Met GalaThe ponytail facelift effectHer legendary sunscreen commitmentLikely treatments: lasers, PRP, maybe Sculptra?Why not drinking alcohol may be her secret weapon19:32 – Science or Scam: Retinoids Thin Your Skin?!Absolute mythHow retinoids actually thicken the dermisHow to use retinoids the right wayLayering advice, starting slow, the 5-dot technique24:00 – Under Eye Hyperpigmentation + KP: Is There Hope?Eye creams that work (like SkinCeuticals)PRP as a treatmentAmlactin and consistency for KPWhy loofahs and Clarisonics are the enemy28:25 – Ask the Derms: How to Layer SkincareThin to thick ruleTiming tips to avoid pillingVitamin C + moisturizer + SPF layering breakdownFavorite tinted sunscreens (It Cosmetics CC Cream love fest)32:18 – Science or Scam Pt. 2: NuFACE DevicesVerdict: ScamWhat the “microcurrent” devices claim vs realitySave your money33:29 – Ask the Derms: How to Get a Base Tan (aka Don’t)DHA-based sunless tanners OKFavorite products: Loving Tan Ultra Dark, Tan Luxe dropsPatch test always, don’t inhale sprays36:38 – NYC Recs: What We’re LovingAli's LES recs: Tompkins Sq Park, Tigre, Il Laboratorio Gelato, Sami & Susu, Eel Bar, Dialogue CoffeeKnicks hype + Boston shade41:21 – Reem’s PicksOmakase Room by Shin (amazing sushi)Good Things Cafe (life-changing short rib sandwich)Gai Chicken (Thai fried chicken favorite)43:49 – Wrap-UpSee you for Episode 4!Keep sending questions, feedback, and follow along
Dr, Ali and Dr. Reem are officially in podcast mode—and they are not holding back. In this jam-packed episode of Derm Next Door, the duo dishes on the science and skepticism around salmon sperm skincare, share their personal PRP and softwave experiences, and issue a PSA about La Mer that might save your skin (and wallet). From at-home laser disasters to masseter Botox debates to TikTok water dunking rituals, nothing is off the table. Bonus: a juicy Lower East Side bar/restaurant showdown and NYC recs you’ll actually want to write down. It’s educational, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly what derm friends should sound like.Timestamps & Topics0:00 – Welcome to the first official episode Quick intro + vibes check0:28 – What’s Hot: Salmon Sperm Skincare PDRN explained, microneedling DIY confessions, and Ali’s secret stash from Japan.2:13 – Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Glow Talk Reem’s go-to glow-up and why she never wastes a drop.3:49 – What’s Bothering Us: DIY Derm Gone Rogue Dermaplaning regrets, at-home laser fears, and the underreported risks for pigmented skin.6:16 – Side-Eye Segment: TikTok Glass Skin Lies Water doesn’t give you glass skin—but staying hydrated is cute.7:10 – Derm in the Wild: Met Gala Skincare Secrets Softwave 101, Kim K’s pre-Gala lift, and why we’re both obsessed.10:00 – Masseter Botox Debate Why not everyone needs it, who really benefits, and better options for snatching the jaw.12:44 – Filler Fatigue: The Shift Toward Natural Reversing eye filler, the rise and fall of Kylie-core, and why PRP might be your new best friend.14:44 – Science or Scam: Dunking Your Face in Ice Water Spoiler: your pores aren’t doors.17:03 – LED Face Masks: Worth It? The verdict is still out. Stay tuned for a full LED episode.17:48 – Ask the Derms: What Patients Are Asking IRL The La Mer backlash, ingredient red flags, and why expensive ≠ better.23:24 – Undereye Hyperpigmentation: The Honest Truth What works, what doesn’t, and why sometimes we just have to say “it’s genetic.”25:00 – KP and Other Chronic Skin Annoyances No cure, no magic cream—but we’re all in it together.26:26 – NYC Recap: LES Real Talk and Bathhouse Awareness. Ali and Reem go head-to-head over 87 Ludlow, the best mocktail in the city, and a late-night smash burger to remember. Also39:00 - Closing & Tease for Episode 3
In our very first episode, get to know the dermatologists behind the mic—Dr. Ali Dempsey and Dr. Reem Nabti. We’re sharing how we got into dermatology, what it’s really like practicing in NYC, and why we started Derm Next Door. Expect a little skincare, a little sass, and a whole lot of honesty. Come hang with us—we’re just getting started. 💅✨