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Welcome to The Melanin Initiative Podcast!

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️
Are you ready to feel more confident answering your child’s questions about their body and supporting lifelong health literacy? This episode of The Melanin Initiative Podcast will give you the clarity, language, and reassurance you need to turn everyday questions into empowering learning moments.

🔥 In This Episode:
We’re diving into skin, hair, and nail anatomy and physiology and breaking it down in a way parents, caregivers, and nurses can actually use. With the guidance of Dr. Shannon Trotter, Dermatologist, we walk through how to explain body differences, common conditions, and normal changes in a way that builds confidence instead of fear.

✨ What You’ll Gain from This Episode:
✅ Clear, age-appropriate ways to explain skin, hair, and nail differences
✅ A stronger foundation in health literacy for home, school, and clinical conversations
✅ Practical tips to normalize conditions like acne, eczema, dandruff, and sun changes
✅ Encouragement to help children feel confident, curious, and proud of their bodies

💡 When children understand their bodies early, they grow into adults who advocate for their health with confidence. Do not miss this conversation. Press play and invest in education that truly makes a difference.

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/6DAGc7M82lM
Podcast Apps: https://themelanininitiativespodcast.buzzsprout.com 

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Check out our Kid's Health Playlist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtyPjgST6b0&list=PL-gEmMXD5N0TH7DVwUtz6oFuiyU2CSPx1 


Resources Mentioned:
“Derma Trotter: Don’t Swear About Skincare” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qzAkryuUa5yL3MO99Sh0F
Pediatric dermatology education for families: https://pedsderm.net



Connect with Dr. Shannon C. Trotter, DO, FAOCD, FAAD:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shannon-c-trotter-do-faocd-faad-8b8730102
Website: drtrotter.com


Stay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:
✨ Visit our Website: https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi

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Video Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction & The Melanin Initiative Mission  
00:00:33 – Meet the Guest: Dr. Shannon Trotter, Dermatologist  
00:01:46 – Medical Disclaimer & Health Literacy Goals  
00:02:04 – Dr. Trotter’s Journey Into Dermatology  
00:03:30 – Icebreaker: Explaining Bodily Functions to Children  
00:04:52 – Series Overview: Anatomy & Physiology for Kids  
00:05:04 – Meet Ava: Curiosity About Skin & Hair Differences  
00:05:53 – The Skin: The Body’s Largest Organ & Protective Barrier  
00:21:24 – Understanding Skin Warts: Causes & Treatment Options  
00:44:53 – Final Remarks & Why Specialized Dermatologic Care Matters  

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Stay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:

✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore

✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi

✨ Email Us: tmi.melanin@gmail.com

✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org