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Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela

Skinfluence is a podcast dedicated to helping you understand and take control of your skin health. Hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela and Physician Assistant Austin Lee, each episode blends expert insights with practical advice to guide you through the world of skincare. From treating common concerns like acne and eczema to exploring the latest innovations in cosmetic dermatology, Skinfluence offers trustworthy information you can use—whether you're a skincare beginner or looking to take your routine to the next level. Tune in weekly for science-backed tips, patient stories, and honest conversations about what really works. Tag: 868329

Episode 42: Pore Size Truth — Can You Actually Shrink Them?

28 mins; April 02, 2026

Episode 41: Rosacea Explained — Triggers, Treatments, and What Actually Works

35 mins; March 26, 2026

Episode 40: Medicine's Biggest Misses: The Skin Treatments We Got Wrong

37 mins; March 19, 2026

Episode 39: Skin Biopsies Explained — What Happens and Why You Might Need One

37 mins; March 12, 2026

Guest Episode: The Identity Shift That Changes Men and Families with Matt Beaudreau

36 mins; March 05, 2026

Episode 38: Grandma's Skincare Advice — What Actually Works and What to Skip

37 mins; February 26, 2026

Guest Episode: Therapy Without the Fluff with Trey Tucker

49 mins; February 19, 2026

Episode 37: Psoriasis Explained — Triggers, Treatments, and What Actually Works

41 mins; February 12, 2026

Episode 36: Skincare Marketing Lies, Buzzwords, and How to Shop Smarter

45 mins; February 05, 2026

Guest Episode: How Your Mattress Is Quietly Ruining Your Sleep with Derek Hales

35 mins; January 29, 2026

Episode 35: The Mind Skin Connection and Why Stress Shows Up on Your Face

32 mins; January 22, 2026

Episode 34: Shelf Wars — Drugstore vs Luxury Skincare and What's Actually Worth It

40 mins; January 15, 2026

Guest Episode: The Truth About Lasers with Dr. Ciaran Smythe

39 mins; January 08, 2026

Special Episode: How to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Actually Stick

16 mins; January 01, 2026

Special Episode: A Holiday Thank You from Skinfluence

2 mins; December 25, 2025

Episode 33: Lumps, Bumps & Pops — Cysts, Lipomas, Milia and What's Actually Going On

38 mins; December 18, 2025

Episode 32: A Day in the Life of a Dermatologist

30 mins; December 11, 2025

Episode 31: Derm Punk and the Future of AI in Dermatology

39 mins; December 04, 2025

Special Episode: Black Friday Skincare Deals We Actually Recommend

24 mins; November 27, 2025

Guest Episode: Braiden Shaw on Financial Health, Freedom & The Wealth-Health Connection

45 mins; November 20, 2025

Episode 30: Skin Cancer Smarts — Moles, Melanoma & When to Worry

36 mins; November 13, 2025

Guest Episode: Dr. Michael Christopher on Detecting Melanoma & The Future of Skin Cancer Screening

42 mins; November 06, 2025

Episode 29: Skin in the Office — How Stress, Screens & Sitting Impact Your Skin

24 mins; October 30, 2025

Episode 28: The Skin-Gut Connection — How Digestion Impacts Your Skin

35 mins; October 23, 2025

Episode 27: Teen Skin 101 — What I Wish I Knew at 16

31 mins; October 16, 2025

Episode 26: Barrier Breakdown — Repairing Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin

27 mins; October 09, 2025

Episode 25: Pigmentation Problems — Treating Dark Spots, Melasma & PIH

31 mins; October 02, 2025

Guest Episode: Chris Salgado on Men's Skincare, Mental Health & Building Atwater

33 mins; September 25, 2025

Episode 24: Skin Myths Busted — TikTok Trends You Should Definitely Skip

31 mins; September 18, 2025

Episode 23: Scalp Check — Dandruff, Psoriasis & What's Actually Going On

27 mins; September 11, 2025

Episode 22: Under the Surface — Understanding Skin Texture & Large Pores

30 mins; September 04, 2025

Episode 21: SPF Wars — Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen

38 mins; August 28, 2025

Episode 20: Barrier Breakdown — Repairing Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin

27 mins; August 21, 2025

Episode 19: Backne, Chestne & Buttne — The Truth About Body Acne

27 mins; August 14, 2025

Episode 18: Laser Focus — What They Do, How They Work & When You Actually Need One

34 mins; August 07, 2025

Guest Episode: Dr. Gary Linkov on the Truth About Hair Transplants

59 mins; July 31, 2025

Episode 17: The Truth About Tretinoin, Retinol & Results

24 mins; July 24, 2025

Episode 16: Beard Basics — Grooming, Skin Care, and Shaving Secrets

22 mins; July 17, 2025

Episode 15: Rash Decisions — When Your Skin Acts Up and What to Do About It

42 mins; July 10, 2025

BONUS: A Conversation on Oral Health, Microbiomes & Whole-Body Wellness

53 mins; July 03, 2025

Episode 14: Peels & Reveals — The Real Deal on Chemical Exfoliation

25 mins; July 03, 2025

Episode 13: SPF Is Your BFF — The Ultimate Sunscreen Deep Dive

28 mins; June 26, 2025

Announcement: My Go-To Sunscreen Just Got a Major Upgrade

1 min; June 20, 2025

Episode 12: Tattoo Talk — Art, Aftercare, and Dermatologist Red Flags

37 mins; June 19, 2025

Episode 11: All About Microneedling — Myths, Methods, and Real Results

30 mins; June 12, 2025

Episode 10: Let's Talk Hair Loss — Causes, Treatments, and Confidence

52 mins; June 05, 2025

Episode 09: Girl, Wash Your Face — The Right Way to Cleanse

23 mins; May 29, 2025

Episode 08: Accutane Deep Dive — Clearing Acne for Good

36 mins; May 22, 2025

Episode 07: Skin Allergies — What's Really Irritating Your Skin?

28 mins; May 15, 2025

Episode 06: Cold Sores — Causes, Myths, and How to Take Control

31 mins; May 08, 2025

Episode 05: Botox 101 — What to Know Before You Get Poked

37 mins; May 01, 2025

Episode 04: Bye Bye, Breakouts — Understanding and Treating Acne

33 mins; April 24, 2025

Episode 03: Heal Like Wolverine: Wound Care, Scar Prevention & Recovery Boosters

41 mins; April 17, 2025

Episode 02: Lip Fillers Unfiltered: What to Know Before You Plump

34 mins; April 10, 2025

Episode 01: Healthy Skin 101: Routines, Myths & Game-Changing Habits

39 mins; April 10, 2025

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