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In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down her full haircare routine, and why it's taken real consistency to get her hair looking this healthy at 46. She gets honest about a scary moment about a year and a half ago when her forehead started looking bigger and her scalp began showing through at the crown, and how frustrating it is when people dismiss thick-haired women who say their hair is thinning. From there she walks through her actual washing schedule, her two-shampoo method for keeping her scalp healthy, the right way to apply conditioner, her rules around heat and drying, and the claw clip trick she swears by to protect her strands. She also gets into her own experience going from topical Rogaine to oral low-dose minoxidil, hair serums, red light therapy, supplements, nutrition, and how coloring and cutting decisions can make or break hair health. She wraps up with her honest take on embracing gray hair and a reminder that hair is allowed to change at every stage of life. In this episode:  0:00 — Why Everyone Is Complimenting My Hair Lately 0:31 — Welcome To The Skin Real 1:00 — Deep Dive Into Hair Health And My Hair Strategy 1:34 — Noticing My Hairline Change At 46 2:10 — When Thick Hair Is Thinning But No One Believes You 2:52 — Why You Should Never Suffer In Silence With Hair Loss 3:38 — My Hair Washing Schedule Breakdown 5:40 — When You Actually Need To Wash Your Hair More Often 8:05 — Debunking The Myth That Washing Causes Hair Loss 9:25 — My Double Shampoo Method For Scalp Health 11:45 — How I Apply Conditioner The Right Way 13:35 — Drying, Detangling And Heat Protectant Rules 15:05 — Styling Wet Hair And Air Drying Truths 16:20 — My Dyson Airwrap And Claw Clip Hack 18:10 — What I Do With My Hair At Night 19:30 — Topical Rogaine Versus Oral Low Dose Minoxidil 21:00 — Hair Serums And Red Light Therapy 22:35 — Supplements, Protein And GLP1 Medications 25:00 — Coloring, Cutting And Choosing The Right Style 27:10 — Embracing Gray Hair And Final Thoughts Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!   📱Download The Skin Real app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US   🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust. 📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org 🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin 🔗 Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com   Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!   Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

🔗 Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Erin Sheffield to explore a part of facial aging most people never think about: the mouth. They dig into why tooth loss drives bone loss in the jaw, why flossing (done correctly) is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost things anyone can do for their whole-body health, and why teeth keep shifting throughout life even without braces history. The conversation also covers grinding and mouth guards, the risks behind the veneer and crown boom, why a slightly imperfect natural smile beats an artificially uniform one, safe teeth-whitening practices, and how perimenopause, dry mouth, and osteoporosis medications can quietly affect oral health. Dr. Sheffield also busts viral myths around wisdom teeth, cavitations, and jaw-growth looksmaxing trends, and explains what orthognathic surgery actually involves. She closes with her top two low-effort, high-yield habits for protecting oral health through midlife. In this episode:  00:00 — Intro 02:05 — Topic introduction: facial aging and bone structure 02:50 — Dr. Sheffield introduces her background and work 05:15 — Doctors navigating social media and content creation 08:15 — How tooth loss drives jawbone and facial structure loss 11:15 — Flossing: why it matters and the correct technique 15:20 — Teeth shifting with age, Invisalign, retainers, and the wisdom teeth myth 19:30 — Teeth grinding, mouth guards, and Botox for masseters 22:30 — Cosmetic dentistry trends: veneers versus crowns 26:30 — Natural smiles versus the uniform whitening trend 30:30 — Is teeth whitening safe 33:00 — Perimenopause, dry mouth, and osteoporosis medication risks (MRONJ) 37:00 — Busting wisdom teeth myths 39:00 — Jaw looksmaxing, mewing, and orthognathic surgery 41:30 — Final tips: flossing and fluoride toothpaste 42:20 — Where to find Dr. Sheffield 42:45 — Closing thoughts Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out! 📱Download The Skin Real app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US   🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust. 📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org 🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin   About The Guest:  Dr. Erin Sheffield is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and content creator who has built a career around doing things a little differently. After more than a decade practicing oral surgery, Erin has built a platform that combines clinical education, humor, and a willingness to say the things people in medicine and dentistry are often thinking but don’t say out loud. Her content has reached millions, connecting with both patients and healthcare professionals through myth-busting, education, and candid conversations about life in medicine. Her own career hasn’t followed a perfectly straight path. Losing her first job shortly after returning from maternity leave forced her to rethink achievement, identity, and what a meaningful career could look like. Today, she is the founder of The Doctor Is All In, a retreat and community helping women physicians and dentists stop disappearing inside achievement and come home to themselves. Erin is also a wife, mom of three, and self-described recovering overachiever. Connect with Dr. Erin Sheffield: Website: https://www.doctorisallin.com  The Resting Stitch Face Podcast Instagram: @drerinsheffield About The Host:  Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!   Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.    

In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina answers the internet's most asked questions about testosterone, topical estrogen, and perimenopause. Pulled straight from the comments section, she covers who can actually prescribe testosterone, whether estradiol and estriol can be used together on the face, what swollen eyelids might really mean, what lab work matters before starting testosterone therapy, how topical estrogen interacts with birth control pills, the correct way to apply topical estrogen, whether birth control suppresses testosterone, and whether estrogen levels need to be monitored while using topical treatments. She closes with a detailed answer on facial estradiol, hair thinning, and dry skin, and the collagen and elastin benefits the research does show. Want more support navigating your hormones? Join my 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge: https://hi.theskinreal.com/5-day-perimenopause-challenge In this episode:  0:00 Intro and Disclaimer 3:17 Perimenopause and Hormone Confusion Explained 4:21 Can Any Endocrinologist Prescribe Testosterone? 5:59 Using Estradiol and Estriol on Your Face 7:33 Swollen Eyelids: Eczema or Low Testosterone? 8:51 Lab Work You Need Before Starting Testosterone 10:16 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge 11:03 Topical Estrogen and Birth Control Pills 12:37 How to Properly Apply Topical Estrogen 14:59 Do Birth Control Pills Block Testosterone? 16:37 Do You Need to Monitor Estrogen Levels on Topical Treatment? 18:28 Facial Estradiol for Hair Loss and Dry Skin 19:54 Final Thoughts  Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out! 🔗 Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com   📱Download The Skin Real app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US   🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust. 📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org 🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin   Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!   Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

🔗 Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com Filler has had its moment, and for years the look was to go bigger: fuller lips, bigger cheeks, an almost caricature version of the face. Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down why the pendulum is swinging back toward natural results and what that means for anyone rethinking their filler. She walks through what hyaluronic acid filler actually is, how it compares to older options like silicone and collagen, and the three main reasons patients ask to have their filler dissolved, including the rare but serious vascular emergencies that make this a medical procedure, not just a cosmetic one. She also tackles the popular claim that filler migrates to other parts of the body and explains what MRI imaging actually shows. From how hyaluronidase works to dissolve HA filler, to what recovery looks like, to why less is more when it comes to injectables, this episode is a clear-eyed guide for anyone with filler regret or anyone simply trying to separate fact from social media fear. In this episode:  0:00 – Filler Doesn't Migrate 0:18 – Welcome to The Skin Real 1:26 – Today's Topic: The Filler Pendulum Swing 3:25 – Other Types of Filler: Silicone, Collagen, and Fat 4:43 – Three Reasons People Dissolve Their Filler 5:53 – The Vascular Emergency Risk 6:54 – Debunking Filler Migration 9:37 – How Hyaluronidase Dissolves Filler 12:49 – Recovery After Dissolving Filler 14:53 – Less Is More: Setting Realistic Expectations 15:25 – GLPs, Weight Loss, and Facial Volume Loss 17:02 – Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!   📱Download The Skin Real app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US   🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust. 📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org 🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin   Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun! Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Head lice might be one of the most stomach-turning phrases a parent can hear, but Dr. Mary Alice Mina wants everyone to take a breath before reaching for the clippers. In this episode of The Skin Real, she breaks down what head lice actually are, why they have nothing to do with hygiene, and how they really spread through close head-to-head contact rather than jumping from scalp to scalp. She walks through exactly how to check for lice and nits at home, the step-by-step protocol for using permethrin and pyrethrin shampoos correctly, including the treatment mistake most people make, what to do when over-the-counter options do not work, and how to properly clean bedding, brushes, and stuffed animals so lice do not come back. By the end, parents have a clear, judgment-free game plan for spotting, treating, and preventing head lice for good.   In this episode:  0:00 – Don't Panic: What To Do If You Find Lice 0:29 – Welcome to The Skin Real 1:12 – Quick Disclaimer 1:39 – Today's Topic: Head Lice 2:32 – A Very Relatable Lice Story 3:15 – What Exactly Are Head Lice? 3:55 – Lice vs. Nits vs. Dandruff: How To Tell The Difference 4:46 – Do Lice Carry Diseases? 5:22 – How Lice Actually Spread (It's Not About Hygiene) 6:10 – Who Gets Head Lice Most Often 6:52 – How To Check For Lice At Home 8:27 – First-Line Treatment: OTC Shampoos 9:03 – Permethrin 1% Shampoo Protocol 10:45 – Pyrethrin + Piperonyl Butoxide Protocol 11:43 – When First-Line Treatment Fails 12:16 – Manual Nit Removal Method 12:50 – Cleaning Your House, Bedding & Toys 14:22 – Do You Need To Treat Everyone In The House? 14:40 – How To Prevent Lice From Spreading 15:02 – When To Call Your Dermatologist 15:26 – You're Not Dirty: The Truth About Lice 16:43 – Final Thoughts  Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out! 📱Download The Skin Real app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US   🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust. 📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org 🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin 🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!   Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: Website: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.