Dustin Portela, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho.
Pointers With Portela: Interview With Ron Robinson
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc interviews Ron Robinson, a well-known cosmetic chemist in the skin care industry.
Pointers With Portela: Reviewing Micro-Needling, Retinol, and Sunscreen
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews questions from social media about micro-needling, retinol, and sunscreen use.
Harmful Social Media Skin Care Trends: Viral Doesn’t Mean Safe
With the social media boom, skin care advice is readily available. Unfortunately, some of the information on TikTok is harmful.
Pointers With Portela: Surviving Melanoma
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc interviews a patient who has battled stage IV melanoma for many years.
Pointers With Portela: Managing Epidermolytic Palmoplantar Keratoderma
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews a case of pediatric keratoderma.
Pointers With Portela: Products to Build a Skin Care Routine
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc explains his recommendations for effective products to buy to start a skin care routine.
Pointers With Portela: How to Treat Tinea Versicolor
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc gives his best product recommendations for Mother's Day gifts.
Pointers With Portela: Skin Care for Mother's Day
Pointers With Portela: Why Does Vitamin C Serum Smell?
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc explains why vitamin C serums can occasionally have an unpleasant smell.
Pointers With Portela: Affordable and Travel-Friendly Skin Care Products
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc picks out affordable and travel-friendly skin care products at Target that everyone can benefit from.
Pointers With Portela: Are Made-to-Fade Tattoos Safe?
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses the safety of made-to-fade tattoos.
Pointers With Portela: How to Combat Wrinkles
In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc goes to Ulta Beauty to find the best skin care products for treating wrinkles.
Pointers With Portela: Sun Damage Repair Products
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc picks his top products for repairing sun-damaged skin.
Pointers With Portela: Skin Care for Sensitive Skin
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews the best skin care brands for sensitive skin in 2023.
Pointers With Portela: What to Know About Mohs Surgery
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses basal cell carcinoma and Mohs surgery related to Jill Biden's most recent skin cancer diagnosis.
Pointers With Portela: Finding an Acne Skin Care Routine at Target
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc shows how to find an ideal and affordable acne skin care routine.
Pointers With Portela: Hair Transplants
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc talks to Jennifer Krejci, MD, FAAD, about preserving the hairline.
Pointers With Portela: Men's Health
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc interviews Benjamin Bashline, DO, to discuss men's health.
Pointers With Portela: Cosmetic Treatments With Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses botox and other cosmetic treatments with Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD.
Pointers With Portela: Interviewing Craig Kraffert, MD
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc interviews the founder of dermstore.com.
Pointers With Portela: DermaMade Skincare
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc interviews Amy Brodsky, MD, about her new skin care line.
Pointers With Portela: Telehealth
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses if telehealth is here to stay in dermatology.
Pointers With Portela: Sunburn From Medications
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc, reviews how some medications increase sun sensitivity.
Pointers With Portela: Skin Care Quiz
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc, asks consumers about the basics of skin health and skin care.
Pointers With Portela: Questionable Beauty Hacks
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reacts to questionable online beauty hacks.
Pointers With Portela: RoC Fill + Treat Review
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews RoC's Fill + Treat Serum.
Pointers With Portela: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses a rare form of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma.
Pointers With Portela: Dermarolling
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews the social media phenomenon of "dermarolling."
Pointers With Portela: Holistic vs. Western Medicine for Eczema
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses holistic medicine vs. western medicine for eczema treatment.
Pointers With Portela: Skin Conditions with PCOS
In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses common skin conditions related to polycystic ovary syndrome.