This episode is sponsored by @LaRochePosayUKI & its Effaclar anti-blemish skincare range. La Roche-Posay Cleansing & Moisturising formulas are also suitable for people who may be prone to Acne.Welcome back to Taboo Topics! This week, Dr. Becca and Dr. Amber are diving into a topic that affects nearly half of adults in their 30s but is still shrouded in "dirty skin" myths: Adult Acne.We’re breaking down why adult acne is so much more than "just a spot." It’s a condition that carries a 2x higher risk of depress...
This episode is sponsored by @LaRochePosayUKI & its Effaclar anti-blemish skincare range. La Roche-Posay Cleansing & Moisturising formulas are also suitable for people who may be prone to Acne.
Welcome back to Taboo Topics! This week, Dr. Becca and Dr. Amber are diving into a topic that affects nearly half of adults in their 30s but is still shrouded in "dirty skin" myths: Adult Acne.
We’re breaking down why adult acne is so much more than "just a spot." It’s a condition that carries a 2x higher risk of depression and anxiety, yet is often dismissed by society (and sometimes doctors) as a vanity project. From the 5 "P's" of hormonal breakouts to the shocking link between acne and PCOS, we’re getting clinical.
But first... Amber is back from Thailand! 🇹🇭🥥 We catch up on 13-hour flights, why watching Sully ruined Amber’s dreams of being a pilot, and the return of the legendary "Bum Gun." Plus, Becca shares her latest dating app "fizzle" with a 6'5" Instagrammer and her upcoming weekend of three back-to-back dates. 📱🍷
In this episode, we cover:
✅ The Thailand Catch-up: Breakfast buffets, spicy margaritas, and villa upgrades.
✅ The "Sully" Effect: Why Amber is now a nervous flyer. ✈️😱
✅ The Solo Trip Debate: Is Barbados for six days a good idea for the soul?
✅ The Dating Grind: Swiping on Bumble as a full-time job. 📱🫦
✅ The 43% Stat: Why adult acne is an "occupational phenomenon" of adulthood.
✅ PCOS & Acne: Why 30% of women with acne have underlying PCOS. 🧬
✅ Treatment Ladder: From Benzoyl Peroxide to the truth about Roaccutane (Isotretinoin).
✅ The Roaccutane Myth: Does it actually cause suicidal ideation? (The research says otherwise). 📑
✅ Skincare Debunked: Toothpaste, Sudocrem, and the "Semi-Skimmed Milk" link. 🥛🚫
✅ Red Flag, Green Flag: Slugging, Skin Fasting, and the "Bum-Towel" debate. 🚩🟩
Whether you’re struggling with your skin or just here for the dating tea, this episode is a reminder that you aren't alone and your worth isn't tied to your productivity—or your pores. 💙🎙️
RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT:
🔹 British Association of Dermatologists
🔹 Mind (Mental Health Support)
🔹 PCOS Charity (Verity)
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