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Dr. Helia Eragi | Dermatologist FAAD, FAOCD

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👩🏻‍⚕️ Board-Certified Dermatologist | Evidence-based, simplified Skin&Hair advice, no BS
☎️ Appointments: 949-755-0575
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Leave it to the pros to remind us that sun protection is a year-round game. 🥼☀️

We asked our roster of board-certified dermatologists to name their go-to EltaMD sunscreen. Their picks—ranging from post-procedure recovery to daily acne-prone care—show there’s a formula for tackling skin concerns of every kind.

Tell us in the comments: which SPF is your personal MVP? 🥇

#NoOffseasonForSPF #EltaMDGameFace

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Great seats, good eats, and SPF on repeat. ☀️🏈 #NoOffseasonForSPF

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It’s not easy to turn off the brain (sorry not sorry)
*units of dysport + vials of sculptra + laser settings plus skin care routine 😎😎😎
🧠🧠🧠🧐🧐🧐🤔🧐🤔🧐🤔🧐🤔

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Special thank you to @derm.queen for sharing some of her must knows.

If you’re not in the know yet, but you want to be, check out our Substack where we break down each of these in more detail.

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THE DRESS CODE: BRUHV. THE PLAN: CHAOS. 🔫 #boyswillbeboys #boymom #nerf #boys #bruhvboys 🩵

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Swipe through for 6 hair health truths I wish I could tell every patient dealing with thinning hair. 🔖

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Monaco with @derm.queen.

No flights booked.
No planning required.

Technology has come a long way. ✨🏁

#monacogp #goldenhour #monaco #aiartist #yacht

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If your scalp looks like this, your routine might be missing something…

Dr. Eragi breaks down exactly what she tells her patients — and the routine she uses herself. 🌿

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MYTH OR TRUTH: That “Pink Medicube Stick” is Transforming Your Skin

As a Doctor of Health Science, I often see viral skincare products marketed as miracle solutions. One product gaining traction is the pink Medicube collagen stick, promoted as a quick fix for brighter, tighter, youthful skin.

Let’s break it down.

MYTH:
This stick boosts collagen and reverses aging instantly.

TRUTH:
Topical products like this do not penetrate deep enough to significantly increase collagen production.

Collagen is produced in the dermis, not the surface of the skin. Most stick based or topical collagen products sit on the outer layer, providing:

• Temporary hydration
• A smoother appearance
• A short term glow

But not true structural skin change.

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MYTH:
It replaces professional treatments.

TRUTH:
No over the counter stick replaces clinically proven interventions like:

• Retinoids
• Microneedling
• Laser therapy
• Medical grade peptides

These stimulate actual biological responses, not just surface level effects.

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MYTH:
If it’s trending, it must work.

TRUTH:
Virality does not equal scientific validity.

Many trending products are driven by:

• Influencer marketing
• Visual results under lighting and filters
• Short term cosmetic effects mistaken for long term change

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So what DOES it do well?

To be fair, products like this can:

• Hydrate dry skin on the go
• Add a dewy finish
• Improve appearance temporarily

That is cosmetic enhancement, not biological transformation.

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The Bottom Line

If you are using it, enjoy it for what it is a convenience beauty product, not a medical grade solution.

In skincare and in health overall, understanding the difference between perception and physiology is everything.

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Ask yourself:
Are you treating the surface or actually changing the system?

#MythBuster #SkincareTruth #HealthScience #Collagen #EvidenceBased WomensHealth TRUSTAIIQ DigitalHealth AgingWell HealthcareInnovation

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It is a common myth that skin cancer only affects older adults, but dermatologists know that people of any age can be diagnosed. If you notice anything on your skin, see a board-certified dermatologist.

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Board-certified dermatologist @derm.queen shares some of her favorite Amarte Skin Care products and why she loves them ✨

From the luxurious textures to visible results, this is why so many skin care professionals continue reaching for Amarte in and out of the treatment room.

Dermatologist-developed formulas designed to feel as good as they perform. ☁️

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