Teo Soleymani, MD, board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon, and author of Skin Protocols, returns to The Genius Life for a wide-ranging conversation on skin cancer, sun exposure, anti-aging, itch, hair loss, and the daily habits that actually support healthier skin. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/3FcEAHw - Get my FREE eBook now! 00:03:09 - Skin cancer is more common than people think, with rising concern around younger adults and cases that are not only explained by sun exposure. 00:05:13 - He pushes back on extreme sun avoidance and argues the goal should be safe sun exposure, not fear of the sun. 00:07:18 - Sun exposure and skin aging are more directly connected than sun exposure and skin cancer; chronic UV exposure predictably ages skin. 00:12:08 - Light exposure affects more than skin: morning and afternoon sunlight can help circadian rhythm, cortisol, sleep, and wake timing. 00:14:02 - He criticizes dermatology for guilting patients, saying skin cancer is not always the patient’s fault because of a sunburn decades earlier. 00:16:52 - Immune system health matters heavily in skin cancer risk; immunosuppressed patients can see dramatically higher skin cancer incidence. 00:21:12 - Skin issues like psoriasis can be a sign of deeper metabolic or immune dysregulation, not just a surface-level skin problem. 00:41:29 - His basic skin-health routine: sun protection, a nighttime retinoid, and a balanced lifestyle with sleep and anti-inflammatory eating. 01:06:11 - Finasteride and similar drugs can reduce DHT and slow hair loss, but he warns about sexual side effects, fertility concerns, and poor informed consent from online pharmacies. Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com Follow Max Lugavere: Website: http://thegeniuslife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxlugavere