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TikTok Skincare Trends with Dr. Krystal Massey (Ep. 18)

TikTok Skincare Trends with Dr. Krystal Massey (Ep. 18)

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Glass skin, resveratrol, and slugging are just a few of the TikTok skincare trends that have us all rushing out to the nearest drugstore, but do they work? 

Join Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell as they team up with the skincare expert, double-board-certified dermatologist Dr. Krystal Massey, to dish on the latest viral fads. From what’ll make your skin glow to what’s just TikTok smoke and mirrors, let’s dive into the trends that will actually elevate your skincare routine – and those you should leave behind! 

Is your fave TikTok trend a hero or a zero? Let’s find out as the doctors explore:

  • Sunscreen – friend or foe?
  • Castor Oil and Frankincense – offer anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, especially for dark circles and blemishes
  • Retinoids and vitamin C – great intro products for skincare beginners
  • Hypochlorous acid spray – is it as scary as it sounds?
  • Korean skincare products – more effective than those made in the USA?
  • And much, much more!

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Lupus and Anal Itching with Dr. Taylor Warmoth (Ep. 3)

Lupus and Anal Itching with Dr. Taylor Warmoth (Ep. 3)

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What is lupus, and why is your booty itchy?

Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell speak with their first guest, rheumatologist Dr. Taylor Warmoth about lupus including its nature, symptoms, testing, and treatment. Dr. Taylor emphasizes the importance of differentiating lupus from other autoimmune diseases and shares advice about managing it through medications, diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. 

Want to know why your body is doing something, but you’re too embarrassed to ask?

Today’s show has the first “Awkward Moment” segment where Dr. Jessica and Dr. Cari answer questions from listeners.  

Get real answers, and share a few laughs as the Doctors cover: 

  • Lupus symptoms, treatments, and misconceptions
  • How to manage lupus with more than medication
  • Causes and treatment for anal itching (pruritis ani)
  • And more

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Connect with Dr. Taylor Warmoth

About Our Guest: 

Dr. Warmoth is a Texas-based physician board-certified in both internal medicine and rheumatology. She has trained at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Over the last year, in an attempt to fight medical misinformation online, Dr. Warmoth has started her own TikTok to discuss various topics in rheumatology.