Skincare Trend Reality Check

Skincare Trend Reality Check

April 28, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 34

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of social media on skincare trends and patient behavior in dermatology.

Skincare on social media can feel like a nonstop emergency: one day red light masks are “the secret,” the next day exosomes are “the future,” and somewhere in the middle you’re told sunscreen is poison. We wanted to slow that down. We’re joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr Dustin Portella to talk through why people are increasingly turning to TikTok, Instagram, and quick searches for skincare answers and what that shift looks like inside real clinic visits. We dig into red light thera...

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