Behind the Bottle Part Deux: A Scientific, Socratic Squawk on Sensitive and Susceptible Skin
Guest: Dr. Peter Lio
The JDD Podcast returns with Part 2 of “Behind the Bottle”, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman, recorded live in front of attendees at ODAC 2026. Building on the wildly popular (so says Dr. Friedman’s mom) first installment with Dr. Peter Lio, this session once again pulls back the curtain on how clinicians can thoughtfully navigate the ever-expanding OTC universe, this time focusing on two increasingly common yet frequently misunderstood conditions: sensitive skin syndrome and dermatoporosis. These titans of too much talking share a dynamic, evidence-driven conversation that dissects the biology, clinical presentation, and real-world management challenges of sensitive skin syndrome, a state of cutaneous hyperreactivity marked by stinging, burning, and barrier dysfunction. The discussion will then shift to the misnomer dermatoporosis, the “osteoporosis of the skin,” highlighting its profound implications for an aging population, including fragility, tearing, and impaired wound healing. In classic JDD fashion for this milestone 100th episode, the podcast blends preclinical and clinical data, practical pearls, and Dr. Friedman’s signature wit to help clinicians make smarter, more confident product recommendations and care decisions. With the added energy and heckling of a live ODAC audience, this episode delivers a timely, high impact exploration of two conditions at the forefront of dermatologic practice.
