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 of skin cancer, debunking common myths, and sharing essential resources for those affected. Along the way, they emphasize the critical role of self-care, regular skin checks, and the power of social support groups. Leah Alexis Adams received her Bache ..read more

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 right plan for your needs How to navigate the billing process How to advocate for yourself with insuranc ..read more

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 clinic: https://www.208SKN.com Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com ..read more

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 as well and conclude with the latest advances in hair transplantation.  Dr. Ba ..read more

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 Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/208skindoc ? Listen to the podcast here: https://www.b ..read more

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   ? Show Notes and Resources ? Visit my website at www.drdustinportela.com ?208SKN Find the same skincare p ..read more

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. Bashline on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/sunburnseasily/ ? Show Notes and Resources ? Visit my web ..read more

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 Skincare Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/208skindoc ? Listen to the podcast here: https://www.betw ..read more

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 skincare.   You can learn more about Amarte skincare at their website.&nb ..read more

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 be a great idea to get your products from your dermatologist. Visit Dermamade skincare https://dermamad ..read more