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Is your skin keeping up with your weight loss?

While GLP-1 medications can lead to powerful health changes, they also come with lesser-known side effects, especially for your skin and hair. From sudden dryness and irritation to facial volume loss and unexpected hair shedding, these changes can feel confusing and even discouraging when you're working so hard to improve your health.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Samantha Schneider, a board-certified dermatologist, to break down what’s really going on beneath the surface. We dive into what causes these shifts, from nutrient loss and inflammation to insulin resistance, and how to manage them before they become long-term concerns.

You’ll learn what to expect, when to seek help, and how to build a skin and hair routine that supports your transformation, rather than working against it. Whether you're early in your weight loss journey or navigating the aftermath, this conversation is packed with practical, judgment-free advice from a dermatologist who’s seen it all!

References

SKINCARE PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

• CeraVe moisturizers (recommended brand for skin barrier repair)
• Cetaphil moisturizers (alternative recommended brand)
• AmLactin or ammonium lactate lotion (for acanthosis nigricans texture)
• Tinted sunscreens with iron oxide (for blue light protection)

HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS:

• Minoxidil/Rogaine (topical, 5% for both men and women - avoid the 2.5% "women's" version)
• Ketoconazole shampoo (brand name: Nizoral)
• Nutrofol supplement (hair, skin, nail supplement)
• Hydrolyzed collagen supplements

SKIN CONDITIONS TREATMENT:

• Zeasorb-AF antifungal powder (for yeast infections/intertrigo)

CONNECT WITH DR. SAMANTHA SCHNEIDER:

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All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.

If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

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