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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.

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, kicks off his first "Ask Me Anything" YouTube episode by reviewing questions he has received from social media about micro-needling, retinol, and sunscreen. Topics covered include:

  • How often should you do micro-needling?
  • When can I start using retinol?
  • What time of day should I stop applying sunscreen?

Questions can be submitted via Portela's TikTok and Instagram channels, or by commenting on this first YouTube episode.

Opinions expressed are that of Portela and do not express the views or opinions of Dermatology Times®.

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