Dr. Amy Wechsler is one of the only doctors in the world who is both a board-certified dermatologist and a psychiatrist, and in this episode, she and her daughter and co-founder of Spotless Clinics, Zoe, make it impossible to think about skin the same way again.
We get into:
Why stress breaks down your collagen faster than almost anything else, and what cortisol is actually doing to your face
The truth about Accutane: the myths, the real side effects, and why it can actually cure acne for life
How to use tretinoin correctly, because most people are doing it completely wrong
Spironolactone, hormonal acne, and what dermatologists actually prescribe for women
The diet-acne connection most people swear by, and why the science says otherwise
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by skincare advice and had no idea who to actually trust — this is the episode.
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00:00 Intro
05:00 Spotless Services & Accessibility
07:23 Stress & Skin Connection
11:15 Food & Acne Myths Debunked
15:26 Treating Stress-Related Breakouts
17:19 Acne Medications: Accutane & Tretinoin
24:03 Spironolactone & Hormonal Acne
29:01 Beauty Influencers & Skincare Products
33:22 In-Office Laser Treatments
38:53 Anti-Aging & Lifestyle Impact on Skin
43:02 Status Symbols & Good Skin
46:08 Building Business as Mother-Daughter