Derm Next Door
Derm Next Door
Podcast Description
Derm Next Door is your go-to skin fix from the girlies who get it. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Ali Dempsey and Dr. Reem Nabti in the heart of New York City, we’re breaking down skin science, busting beauty myths, and talking all things lifestyle—like your downtown derm besties. Whether it's acne, SPF debates, or skincare trends we love (or don’t), we’re here to keep it real, smart, and always skin-deep.Tune in for honest conversations, expert takes, and a little NYC chaos on the side.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of topics related to dermatology and skincare, featuring episodes that discuss acne management, sun protection factor debates, and the latest skincare trends. For example, episodes tackle subjects like debunking popular beauty myths and providing in-depth advice on maintaining healthy skin.

Derm Next Door is your go-to skin fix from the girlies who get it. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Ali Dempsey and Dr. Reem Nabti in the heart of New York City, we’re breaking down skin science, busting beauty myths, and talking all things lifestyle—like your downtown derm besties. Whether it’s acne, SPF debates, or skincare trends we love (or don’t), we’re here to keep it real, smart, and always skin-deep.
Tune in for honest conversations, expert takes, and a little NYC chaos on the side.
Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Reem and Dr. Ali break down the viral “sunscreen contouring” TikTok trend, review Kylie Jenner’s new K2O drinkable skincare, debate PDGF injections, and share their summer skincare swaps, baby skincare essentials, and Sephora Spring Sale picks.
Chapters (approximate)
- (00:00) Welcome back to Derm Nextdoor
- (01:00) What’s Hot: NYC heatwave & the science of why your skin gets oily
- (03:30) Summer skincare swaps: retinol, salicylic acid, niacinamide, foaming cleansers
- (05:30) Sunscreen layering, tinted SPF & powder reapplication
- (08:00) What’s NOT Hot: the viral “sunscreen contouring” TikTok trend
- (11:00) Side-Eye: platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) injections
- (14:00) Derm in the Wild: Coachella, UV index & festival sun protection
- (17:00) Kylie Jenner’s K2O drinkable skincare — does it actually work?
- (22:00) Listener Q: Nutrition & skin aging (AGEs, low-carb diets, dairy & acne)
- (26:00) Listener Q: PDRN & exosomes post-microneedling — U.S. vs. Korea
- (30:00) Baby skincare 101: sunscreen, fragrance-free, soak & seal
- (33:00) Innovative brands: Bemotrizinol & postbiotics in skincare
- (36:00) Sephora Spring Savings Event picks
- (39:30) Outro & listener questions

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