Dustin Portela, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho.
Pointers With Portela: Risks of Having Moles Lasered Off
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews on his podcast why it's dangerous to have moles lasered off before taking a biopsy.
Pointers With Portela: Understanding Health Insurance
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews medical health insurance on his podcast.
Pointers With Portela: Retinol Alternatives
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses the best retinol alternatives in 2023.
Pointers With Portela: Hair Transplant Risks
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc explains the hidden risks associated with hair transplants.
Pointers With Portela: Tackling Blackheads and Whiteheads
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews his tips for treating blackheads and whiteheads, as well as recommended products.
Pointers With Portela: Careers With an Increased Skin Cancer Risk
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc explains why individuals with certain careers have an increased risk of developing skin cancer.
Pointers With Portela: Treating Fungal Acne
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews fungal acne and his recommended treatment strategy.
Pointers With Portela: What to Know About Ozempic
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses 5 key takeaways about Ozempic, including adverse effects and hidden risks.
Pointers With Portela: Moisturizers for All Skin Types
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc recommends products for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types.
Pointers With Portela: Jimmy Buffett and Merkel Cell Carcinoma
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc takes an in-depth look at Merkel cell carcinoma after Jimmy Buffett passed away from a 4-year battle with the rare form of skin cancer.
Pointers With Portela: Skin Health Trivia
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc asks consumers skin health and skin care trivia questions about adequate sleep, SPF reapplication, melasma, and more.
Pointers With Portela: Skin Care Trivia
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc asks consumers skin care trivia questions about vitamin C, layers of the skin, keratosis pilaris, and more.
Pointers With Portela: Microneedling FAQs
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc answers frequently asked questions about microneedling and its benefits.
Pointers With Portela: Sunscreen FAQs
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc answers frequently asked questions about sunscreen use.
Pointers With Portela: Minoxidil for Hair Loss
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews the benefits of oral minoxidil for hair loss.
Pointers With Portela: Best Time to Start Using Retinol
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc answers frequently asked questions about retinol use.
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.