{"podcast":{"title":"The Skin Real ®","slug":"the-skin-real-5691569","podcast_index_feed_id":5691569,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/theskinreal/feed.xml","website_url":"https://theskinreal.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14514432/For_Podcast_Cover_1400_x_1400_px_6g7v4.jpg","author":"DrMinaSkin","episode_count":100,"summary":"Your go-to resource for all things skin care, skin health, beauty, cosmetics, and more. Carefully curated by board-certified dermatologists and skin experts. Real Skin Care. Real Experts. Real Simple. This is how dermatologists talk skin!","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T12:18:01.065008+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569"},"episode":{"title":"Bed Bugs: What Every Traveler Needs to Know Before Their Next Trip","slug":"bed-bugs-what-every-traveler-needs-to-know-before-their-next-trip","published_at":"2026-04-18T13:18:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569/bed-bugs-what-every-traveler-needs-to-know-before-their-next-trip","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569","url":"https://theskinreal.podbean.com/e/bed-bugs-what-every-traveler-needs-to-know-before-their-next-trip/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hjsj4jz6r5rr24vi/Bed_Bugs_Audio8fpqh.mp3","summary":"Bed bugs. Just the phrase is enough to make your skin crawl — but Dr. Mary Alice Mina is breaking down everything you actually need to know about these tiny, relentless pests. In this episode of The Skin Real, she covers what bed bugs are, how they spread, why not everyone reacts to bites the same way, and — most importantly — how to protect yourself before, during, and after travel. You'll learn exactly how to inspect a hotel room like a pro, what to do if you think you brought them home, and how to treat the itchy welts on your skin while you deal with the infestation. Gross? A little. Essential? Absolutely. In This Episode: 0:00 — Bed Bugs Can Happen to Anyone, Anywhere — Even at a 5-Star Hotel 1:10 — What You Will Learn 2:00 — What Bed Bugs Are and What They Look Like 3:15 — Why You Never Feel the Bite 4:00 — How Bed Bug Bites Appear on Skin 5:20 — Why Everyone Reacts Differently 6:30 — How Bed Bugs Spread Through Travel 7:30 — How to Inspect Your Hotel Room 9:15 — What to Do When You Get Home 11:00 — Do Bed Bugs Carry Disease? 12:00 — How to Treat Bed Bug Bites on Your Skin 13:45 — When to See a Dermatologist 14:30 — Prevention Is Everything 15:05 — Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out! 📱Download The Skin Real app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US 🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust. 📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org 🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Regimen Pro: https://regimenpro.com/pages…","meta_description":"Bed bugs. Just the phrase is enough to make your skin crawl — but Dr. Mary Alice Mina is breaking down everything you actually need to know about these ti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":917,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-skin-real-5691569/episodes/bed-bugs-what-every-traveler-needs-to-know-before-their-next-trip/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569/bed-bugs-what-every-traveler-needs-to-know-before-their-next-trip.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}