In this enlightening episode, Dr. Dustin Portela, a board-certified dermatologist, is joined by Leah Adams, a stage 1A melanoma survivor and skin cancer awareness advocate. Together, they dive into the world of skin cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Leah interviews Dr. Portela about the importance of understanding different types o…

Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist, breaks down the common terms you need to know about your medical health insurance, including deductible, copay, out of pocket max, and more. He also shares his insights on what it's like for doctors dealing with insurance companies from the other side. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants…

I was surprised to learn today a patient of mine didn't know their job as a pilot would increase their risk of skin cancer. Today I'm explaining why certain jobs will increase your risk of skin cancer. These include pilots, farmers, ranchers, lifeguards just to name a few. There may be some in this list that would surprise you however. 📒 Show Notes…

Many people seek cosmetic treatment for moles to be removed. In searching on social media it's easy to find examples of people who have their moles lasered off. Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist explains why this is a bad idea, and in some cases can even be life threatening. When it comes to safely treating and removing moles you …

Dr. Alan Bauman is a world renowned expert in treating patients with all forms of hair loss. His clinic in Boca Raton, FL has treated over 33,000 patients and he has performed over 12,000 hair transplants during his career. We discuss his pathway into hair transplantation from his training in plastic surgery. We discuss the most common types of hai…

After realizing medical school wasn't the career path for him Ron Robinson found himself working for Clinque as a cosmetic chemist. This fortuitous event sparked a prolific career that has led Ron to become perhaps the most well known cosmetic chemists in the skincare industry. He's gone on to found his own skincare company called Beauty Stat, most…

Katie shares her remarkable story of fighting metastatic stage IV melanoma and discusses her path to becoming an advocate for those living with melanoma. Dr. Portela is a board certified dermatologist and expert in skin health including the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com…

Dr. Jennifer Krejci is one of the countries top hair transplant surgeons. She has devoted her career to understanding and treating hair loss disorders with both medical and surgical methods. Today we cover all of the surgical and non-surgical methods of preserving hair. If you want to see Dr. Krejci for a consultation you can find her here. https:/…

Dr. Ben Bashline is a board certified dermatologist in Nashville, TN and a longtime friend. We completed residency the same year in Michigan and have seen our career paths mirror each other in many respects. Today we talk about staying healthy despite a busy and hectic life. We talk about sleep, fitness, nutrition, and even get into our mutual woe …

Dr. Matthew Elias is a board certified dermatologist at Elias Dermatology in South Florida. https://www.eliasderm.com/ As a procedural dermatologist Dr. Elias is up to date on the latest cosmetic treatments and gives us some insight into new treatments coming in the future. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com 🧴2…

Dr. Craig Kraffert is one of the top dermatologists in the country and a true leader in the skincare space. In the early days of the dotcom boom Dr. Kraffert founded dermstore.com and built it into the premier skincare marketplace on the internet. He used his knowledge in skincare to enter a partnership with one of the most unique skincare brands I…

Buying skincare products during your dermatologist visit can be convenient and when they are carefully chosen those products can be a compliment to your medical therapy. That was the inspiration of Dr. Amy Brodsky when she formulated DermaMade skincare and began offering the products in her Chicago area practice. DermaMade is now available at many …

Telehealth expanded significantly during COVID and it is here to stay. With dermatology being such a visual field it can lend itself to telehealth easily. I have partnered with DermaGo and today I sat down with the founder, Dr. Emilie Bourgeault, to discuss the development of their premier telehealth platform DermaGo.ca This episode will also be av…

Bonnie had hoped to avoid traditional "western medicine" in caring for her daughter for severe eczema which started after her infant daughter contracted COVID. Today she tells her story of balancing her self described "crunchy granola lifestyle" with modern medicine approaches to eczema. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 🧴Recommendations: 🧴208SKN Find t…

Introducing Dr. Benjamin Jones! Dr. Jones is a Board Certified Dermatologist and has been a close personal friend of mine since elementary school. We took different educational paths and both ended up becoming a dermatologist. In an effort to get a more regular posting schedule we're bringing on Dr. Jones as a regular co-host for the 'Between Two D…

Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) or Red Skin Syndrome has been a controversial topic, but thanks to the work of Dr. Marvin Rapaport, more are learning about this potential complication from overuse of topical steroids. I had an excellent conversation with Dr. Rapaport covering this syndrome and how he treats it. Topical steroids can be a great medi…

There is big money to be made in laser sales, so it should come as no surprise that there are bad actors in the laser sales space trying to make a quick buck. We've reviewed lasers before on this channel, and you know that they can be very good at their purpose, but they also carry risk if they are used improperly. A rising phenomenon is the releas…

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that may also affect the joints. With so many medications on the market available to treat psoriasis I wanted to spend some time answering your questions about one of the most common conditions we see in the dermatology office. Here are some resources discussed in the episode. National Psoriasis Foun…

I'm proud to announce that the same skincare products I make available to my patients in the clinic are now available online for all to try. 208SKN has been in the works for over a year and the products are amazing. We've been offering these products to our patients in the clinic for a while now and the feedback has been phenomenal. You can visit w…

Adult acne is on the rise and is disproportionately affecting women with a strongly suspected hormonal cause. This frustration led Sarah Waldock to start her own journey to find a for her own acne. We discuss her personal journey with adult acne and also discuss the mental and emotional issues that can come along with adult acne. The video version …

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Dr. Chris Tomassian, as they talk about the ins and outs of what it takes to become a dermatologist. A common question on social media is how to be a dermatologist, and Dr. Chris shares his path to being one. He also gives tips from getting a mentor to earning a dermatology residency program. Stay tuned and le…

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and Natalie of Hello Meridian as they do an “ask me anything” episode where the subject of the interview is Dr. Dustin! He shares his experiences, updates on TikTok, about skincare, and more. You will definitely learn a lot from Dr. Dustin himself! In this episode, you’ll learn: The story of how Dr. Dustin got into the world…

Recommendations made in the show notes may contain affiliate links at no additional cost to you. I may earn a small commission from purchases made. Thank you for supporting the podcast. -Dr. Portela This episode is sponsored by EltaMD. The new UV Restore sunscreen from EltaMD protects the skin from UVA/UVB as well as infrared, blue light, and envir…

This episode is sponsored by MDSolarSciences. Use promo code '208SkinDoc' for 20% off your purchase from mdsolarsciences.com MDSolarSciences is a Dermatologist created sunscreen company that makes highly rated, sustainably manufactured, feel good sunscreen formulas that work for all skin types. I love using their Daily Anti-Aging Moisturizer and it…

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Tom Allison, as they talk about the amazing skincare brand, CeraVe. Tom is one of the co-founders of CeraVe and is currently the Global Vice President of Professional Marketing for CeraVe. Now, they offer over 70 skincare products! CeraVe is a very loved brand for continuously delivering effective and desired …

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Hyram Yarbro, while they chat about a wide range of skincare topics. Hyram is one of the most influential skincare creators on the internet. He rose from very humble beginnings of merely posting on his YouTube channel a few times a month to now having more than 3.6 million subscribers. Today, a lot of people a…

In this episode I cover a range of questions that were sent in over Instagram or were texted to me through my text community. (Details to text me on my IG profile). We discuss laser hair removal, rosacea, skincare ingredients, which skincare steps are essential. Find me on social media Connect with Dr. Dustin Portela! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.…

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Young Yuh, a well-known skincare influencer, chat about different kinds of skincare products and skincare routines. Young Yuh already had experience in working in the beauty industry before he became famous. His love for skincare is what drove him to start posting his videos on social media. In this episode, h…

On this episode I sit down with Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, a board certified dermatologist in Manhattan. We discuss his role in bringing access to generic medications to his patients and the platform that he helped develop which gave this option to patients across the country. Dr. Bhanusali is a leading Dermatologist and digital health entrepreneur base…

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and Dr. Jason Chouake as they talk about acne diagnosis and treatment. Acne is a concern that people have had for generations, and it’s time to shed light on the mysteries of the things that appear on our faces! They’ll get into the different kinds of acne, treatments, and common misconceptions surrounding acne. In this epis…

We’ve been getting lots of comments to cover spray tans, so we made sure to deliver what you want! Join Dustin Portela and Marie Tillman of Touch of Sun LCC as they talk about her experience with tanning salons, knowing what you’re getting into with spray tans, and the importance of communication. In this episode, you will learn about: The dangers …

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and Dr. Jacqueline Calkin as they talk about Botox and fillers. Dr. Calkin is an expert on cosmetic procedures and a leader in the field of cosmetic dermatology. They get into the different products available in the market and what consumers should know beyond the product. In this episode, you will learn about: The most grou…

Join Dr. Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Dr. Sarah Pinney as they talk about her experiences and different dermatology practice styles. She shares the process of how one can become a dermatologist and the story behind her decision to get into dermatology. They get into what fellowships are, the options to choose from, her reason for getting …

Join Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Doctor Heather Rogers as they talk about her experience as a dermatologist and the world of skincare. They get into how simple dermatology can be for you, how to spend less on skincare with the same results, and how multipurpose items may not be the best option for you. Heather also talks about starting h…

Join Dr. Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Dr. Angelo Landriscina as they talk about LGBTQ+ Care in Dermatology. Dr. Landriscina desires to help dermatologists have a better-nuanced understanding of how to take care of sexual and gender minority patients. They touch on the lack of data collection that the health industry has for the LGBTQ+ com…

Join Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Jamie Hayward (EltaMD) as she talks about sunscreen and skincare. She explains the relationship between the Aestheticians and Dermatologists and her take on the direction that dermatology clinics are taking for Aesthetics. They get into how various treatments may drive different results to people dependin…

Cory Rubin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist practicing at the Michigan Dermatology Institute in Waterford, Michigan. He is the founder and medical director of the practice, and is on staff with several large health systems in Michigan including Ascension/St John-Providence, Beaumont-Royal Oak, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai, McLaren-Oakland and St Joseph…

Join Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Kristi Hawley (The Derm Institute of West Michigan) as they shed light around the seriousness of psoriasis, its treatments, and everything in between. They touch on the different medications available (topical, oral, and biologics). Dr. Hawley also gives the reasons why psoriasis is important to treat dur…

Join Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Danielle Layman (Boise Beauty) as they chat about her passion for makeup and skincare plus her experience with social media. She starts with her story of how she just initially wanted to find friends online that shared her passion and build a community around it. Later on, Danielle began to work with bran…

Mariya Ostermiller is a board certified Physician Assistant. She has practiced in dermatology for 14 years and joined Dr. Portela at the opening of Treasure Valley Dermatology in March 2018. Join Dustin Portela (Between Two Derms) and Mariya Ostermiller (Treasure Valley Dermatology) as they talk about her experiences and learnings as a Dermatology …

Between Two Derms is a new podcast exploring all things related to the health of your skin, hair, and nails. We'll cover medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and visit with guests who will bring you the latest in the science of skincare. Join the host, board certified dermatologist, Dr. Dustin Portela, each month for an AMA episode where we …