# Tretinoin, Peels & Lasers: Skin Cancer Prevention You Did Not Expect with Dr. Dara Spearman

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Podcast: [The Skin Real ®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569)
Published: 2026-02-28T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theskinreal.podbean.com/e/tretinoin-peels-lasers-skin-cancer-prevention-you-did-not-expect-with-dr-dara-spearman/
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Duration seconds: 2230

## Resource

📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal If you use Tretinoin, get chemical peels, or are planning on a laser treatment, you are already doing skin cancer prevention. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dara Spearman, founder of Radiant Dermatology Associates in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She treats high volumes of skin cancer and precancers, plus cosmetic and procedural patients, so she brings a grounded view of what keeps skin healthy for decades. Together, they break down the false split between “medical” and “cosmetic” dermatology and why insurance rules confuse patients. Then they map the overlap. Skin barrier health drives both prevention and appearance. Tretinoin supports acne, pigment, sun damage, and collagen over time. Medium-depth TCA peels pull double duty for field treatment and texture, with real downtime and real safety considerations across skin tones. They also cover CO2 and ablative lasers, why fractionated technology heals faster, and how to pick the right patient and timing. You will leave with a clear treatment ladder. Start with sunscreen and barrier basics. Add tretinoin with the right dosing. Step up to peels or lasers when protection and aftercare stay consistent. They also cover supplements with data, including nicotinamide and Polypodium leucotomos, plus vitamin D. In this episode: 0:00 You are already doing skin cancer prevention0:22 Show intro and what this podcast is about1:38 Quick disclaimer and how to find a board certified dermatologist2:18 Meet Dr. Dara Spearman and why her patient mix matters3:55 The medical vs cosmetic divide and why it confuses everyone6:10 He…

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