# A Skin Cancer Surgeon Shares His Holy Grail Product for Skin Aging, How Much Sun Exposure We Need, and How a Common Infection Can Drive Skin Cancer with Dr. Teo Soleymani

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Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:00+00:00
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This episode is brought to you by One Skin, Dose, Branch Basics, and Momentous. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down for round two with dermatologist and skin cancer and reconstructive surgery specialist Dr. Teo Soleymani to discuss the paradox of sun exposure. We explore the difference between sun exposure that accelerates skin aging and exposure that increases skin cancer risk. Dr. Teo also breaks down what the research reveals about who may be more likely to develop skin cancer, the surprising link between infections and certain cancers, and how we can protect ourselves. Plus, he shares his favorite skincare product and what he recommends avoiding. Dr. Teo Soleymani is a nationally recognized, double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. A Stanford-trained physician and former clinical professor at UCLA, he specializes in treating complex, high-risk skin cancers and sun-damaged, aging skin. He now leads California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists in Pasadena, CA, and continues to contribute to academic research and innovation in dermatologic surgery. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Soleymani dive into: (00:00) The Paradox of Sun Exposure (02:26) The Biggest Contributor to Skin Aging (04:59) Is Maximum Sunscreen Protection Necessary? (10:12) Does Tanning Cause DNA Damage? (13:14) Why Deadly Melanomas Can Develop on Sun-Naive Skin (21:10) Skin Aging vs. Skin Cancer: Two Different Pathways (25:48) Can Skin Damage in Your 20s Cause Cancer Later? (31:28) The Surprising Link Between Infections and Cancer (51:51) How Diet and Lifestyle Impact Skin Cancer Risk (55:41) Immune Suppression and Skin Cancer Risk (1:09:55) The Origin of Sun Powder (1:17:03) Indoor LED Light Damage (1:19:31)…

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