Skincredible
A board-certified pediatric dermatologist cuts through the chaos of social media skincare advice. Informative, fun, and clear episodes that debunk myths, explain real science, and help patients and parents make confident decisions about their skin and their child’s skin. No fluff. No fear. Just facts.
Dr. Lisa Swanson is a board-certified dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist. After going to college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she obtained her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She performed her dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
After that, she completed a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona.
She was in private practice in Colorado for a decade and then moved to Boise, Idaho in summer 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho. She is active in local and national medical societies and organizations. She loves lecturing at conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with audiences across the country. Since moving to Idaho, she works in private practice at Ada West Dermatology and she is also on staff at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
In her spare time, she enjoys binge watching television shows with her boyfriend Larry and cuddling with her 2 doggies Mosby and Maggie.
Skincredible
Under the Skinfluence: A Deep Dive Into Social Media with Dr. Dustin Portela
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Dr. Dustin Portela shares his journey as a dermatologist with Dr. Swanson, from building a practice to navigating the highs and lows of social media. He reflects on honest skincare advice, online criticism, and how trends shape public perception of skin health. He understands that being in the social media space has provided a unique opportunity for him to experience the world in a whole new way. The conversation explores wellness, longevity, self-confidence, and body image (including his personal experience with hair loss) while highlighting the balance between aesthetics and holistic health. Dr. Portela also discusses his words of wisdom for newer creators, the power of podcasting as education, and his philanthropic work through a mobile dermatology clinic.
Keywords
wellness, longevity, social media, dermatology, COVID-19, skincare, mental health, entrepreneurship, celebrity encounters, dermatology practice, misinformation, self-confidence, podcasting, skin care, health education, hairloss
Links, Attachments
Dr. Portela’s Podcast: Skinfluence
Dr. Portela’s Instagram
Dr. Portela Giving Back
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Dustin Portela
01:13 The Start of Dr. Portela’s Social Media Journey
02:25 COVID and Social Media
03:41 TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and More
05:13 The Dangers of Social Media Perception
07:27 The Illness Industrial Complex
08:39 Truth Doesn’t Pay, Drama Does: Affiliate TikTok Shop Marketing
10:06 Dr. Portela Starts His Own Practice
13:36 Favorite Thing About Social Media
23:04 Least Favorite Thing About Social Media
25:12 Misinformation on Social Media
26:37 Glass Skin, Slugging, Social Media Trends
27:29 Self-Consciousness, Hair Loss
31:10 Dr. Portela’s Physique Competition
34:55 Wellness, Patient Patterns
37:44 Supplements Dr. Portela Takes
38:31 Wearable Technology
40:03 Longevity, Genetics, Flexibility, Good Food
42:52 Dr. Portela’s Podcast: Skinfluence
44:05 Dr. Portela’s Advice to Newbies
45:08 Dr. Portela Gives Back
47:46 5 Things Speed Round
49:43 Thank You and Goodbye
The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding your health.