Episode 34: Shelf Wars — Drugstore vs Luxury Skincare and What's Actually Worth It
Is expensive skincare really better, or is it just better marketing? In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee go head-to-head breaking down drugstore, mid-tier, and luxury skincare produc...
15 Jan 40min
Guest Episode: The Truth About Lasers with Dr. Ciaran Smythe
Lasers can do incredible things for skin, but the way they are marketed often makes them confusing, overpriced, and misunderstood. In this guest episode, Dr. Dustin Portela sits down with dermatologis...
8 Jan 39min
Special Episode: How to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Actually Stick
Let's be real. Most New Year's resolutions fail, and it's not because you are lazy or lack willpower. It's because you've been taught the wrong strategy. In this special episode, Dr. Dustin Portela br...
1 Jan 16min
Special Episode: A Holiday Thank You from Skinfluence
This is a quick holiday check-in from Dr. Dustin Portela to say thank you. If you listened to even one episode this year, you are the reason this show exists, and we wanted to take a minute to acknowl...
25 Dec 20252min
Episode 33: Lumps, Bumps & Pops — Cysts, Lipomas, Milia and What's Actually Going On
From viral pimple popping videos to mysterious bumps that show up out of nowhere, this episode breaks down the most common lumps and bumps people find on their skin. Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin L...
18 Dec 202538min
Episode 32: A Day in the Life of a Dermatologist
Ever wondered what a dermatologist really does all day? In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee take you behind the scenes for a full look at the daily rhythm of clinic life. From early ...
11 Dec 202530min
Episode 31: Derm Punk and the Future of AI in Dermatology
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but what does it really mean for your skin? In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee take a deep dive into how AI and new technology are already sha...
4 Dec 202539min
Special Episode: Black Friday Skincare Deals We Actually Recommend
It is the biggest shopping week of the year, and in this Black Friday special, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee break down the skincare deals actually worth your time and money. No gimmicks, no pr...
27 Nov 202524min
