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Episode 2: Salmon Sperm, Softwave, and Side-Eyes: A Derm Deep Dive
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- Derm Next Door
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- May 5, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2406
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Summary
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 & Topics 0:00 – Welcome to the first official episode Quick intro + vibes check 0:28 – 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 Pat…