Episodes
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 to be a smart healthcare consumer and save money on their medical bills. You'll learn: What your health insurance plan covers How to choose the...
Published 10/09/23
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 and Resources 📒 Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com 🧴208SKN Find the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my...
Published 09/29/23
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 should trust the expertise of a board certified dermatologist. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com ...
Published 09/26/23
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 hair loss including Covid hair loss.  We then discuss some of the oral and topical treatments available before spending some time on PRP treatment...
Published 09/18/23
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 well known for their Vitamin C. He is also part of the team that formulated Rhode Skin with Hailey Bieber. Ron shares some great tips for...
Published 06/26/23
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 🧴208SKN Find the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my clinic: https://www.208SKN.com Click here now to shop My Amazon...
Published 05/28/23
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://limmerhtc.com/dr-jennifer-krejci-md-faad/ https://www.instagram.com/limmerhair/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nedIOEXgJbQoPBZ3aDm5Q   📒...
Published 02/13/23
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 of male pattern baldness. You can find Dr. Bashline at his practice in Nashville, TN https://www.harpethvalleydermatology.com/ Connect with Dr....
Published 02/06/23
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 🧴208SKN Find the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my clinic: https://www.208SKN.com Click here now to shop My Amazon...
Published 01/23/23
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 have tried, Amarte Skincare.   In this episode we learn about Dr. Kraffert's background, his entrepeneurial streak, and what is next for Amarte...
Published 01/05/23
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 dermatologist offices. With this video and the corresponding podcast you will learn about the formulation of these products and the reasons it can...
Published 12/23/22
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 available as a podcast on the "Between Two Derms" podcast feed. DermaGo is currently available only in Canada, but will soon be launching in the US....
Published 12/16/22
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 the same skincare products I recommend and offer patients in my clinic: https://www.208SKN.com Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare...
Published 10/12/22
Dr. Whitney Bowe is a renowned dermatologist and scientist. Recently she announced her own skincare line Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty. Today I do an unboxing and first look at these products as well as discuss the product development with Dr. Bowe herself. www.drwhitneybowebeauty.com
Published 06/08/22
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 Derms' Podcast. Today we talk about skincare and catch up on life. We're looking forward to fielding your questions and getting you a more regular...
Published 05/14/22
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 medicine when used appropriately, but like any medicine they can be abused and lead to side effects. Some will suffer adverse effects even with normal...
Published 05/02/22
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 release of counterfeit lasers on the market that are designed to look like, and/or mimic the technology of the lasers currently available on the market....
Published 02/08/22
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 Foundation AAD Psoriasis Resources Center Follow Dr. Portela on Social Media Instagram YouTube TikTok  
Published 12/21/21
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 www.208SKN.com to purchase, or sign up for subscribe and save.  There will be promotions and discounts periodically so make sure to sign up...
Published 11/24/21
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 of this podcast is available on my YouTube Channel.   To purchase Balm Labs products visit this link: Balm Labs Products Use Code...
Published 11/01/21
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 learn how to be a dermatologist!  In this episode, you’ll learn: How important it is to find a mentor when getting into dermatology The pathway...
Published 05/24/21
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! 
Published 01/04/21
Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Dr. Muneeb Shah, as they talk about the good and bad skincare trends seen on TikTok! Dr. Shah is a dermatology resident who has 2.4 million followers on TikTok! He shares his knowledge and opinion about the skincare videos that you can usually find in TikTok and in life in general. Stay tuned and receive pieces of advice from two dermatologists! 
Published 12/10/20
Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Vi Lai, famously known as @whatsonvisface, as they talk about her journey to becoming an influencer, the skincare products she recommends, and her tips on how to take care of your skin. She is an inspirational influencer who has hundreds of thousands of followers on Tiktok and Instagram! I loved learning about how skincare has helped her in her mental health journey as well. Learn more about Vi’s story and skincare; enjoy the episode now!
Published 11/19/20