Most of us assume that if something serious was happening inside our body, we would know. We would feel sick. Something would hurt. A blood test would catch it. But some health problems can develop quietly for years, and sometimes the clue that finally gets your attention is sitting right where you can see it: on your skin.In this episode of Biohacking Beauty, we get into the skin changes that can point to something happening beyond the surface, from psoriasis and multiple skin tags to persistent rashes, hair loss, and subtle signs of skin cancer. We also talk about what makes a dermatologist look deeper, how long sun damage can build before it becomes visible, and when a skin concern deserves more than another product or treatment.Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist, giving her a unique perspective that connects what is happening on the skin with what may be happening throughout the body. Her background in internal medicine and dermatopathology allows her to look beyond the appearance of a skin change and consider the metabolic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and systemic conditions that may be connected to it.What’s Discussed:(01:25) Why you can feel perfectly healthy while something is already changing internally.(02:48) Why psoriasis can warrant looking at cardiovascular and metabolic health too.(04:49) What multiple skin tags may tell you about insulin resistance.(16:07) When an unexplained rash or chronic itching deserves a deeper workup.(19:18) The skin cancer signs people may overlook and when hair loss needs more attention.(23:14) How sugar, alcohol, stress, sleep, and circadian disruption can accelerate skin aging.(35:31) Why Dr. Mamina is comfortable with topical peptides but not injectable peptides yet.(45:24) Whether Google, AI skin scanners, and self-diagnosis are helping or hurting.(48:53) How long sun damage may be building before you finally see it.Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty to learn which skin changes are worth paying closer attention to, and why treating what you see is not always the end of the conversation.Resources mentioned:Want to find out more about Autophagy? Listen here: The Overlooked Side of Autophagy Causing Aging - Part 1The Overlooked Side of Autophagy Causing Aging - Part 2Find more from Young Goose:Website: younggoose.comUse code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF.Instagram: @young_goose_skincareFind more from Dr. Mamina Turegano:Website: DrMamina.com Instagram: @dr.maminaTikTok: @dr.maminaYouTube: @dr.mamina

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