Dustin Portela, DO

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, reviews different skincare products that he received over the year of 2021. “I'm sure there are many that I could have included on this list, but here are a few of my favorites,” he wrote his YouTube description.

Opinions expressed are that of Portela and do not express the views or opinions of Aesthetic Authority™.

Articles

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc lists his favorite skincare products that he used this year. 

Pointers with Dr Portela: The End of the Year Product Review

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, reviews the Oura Smart Ring which is a wearable sleep tracker, Ooler Pad from Chilisleep which helps control the temperature of the bed during sleep, and red light therapy from Joovv.

See what he had to say in the video below.

Videos

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc goes into the science behind sleep and skin while also review 3 different sleep improvement devices.  

Pointers with Dr Portela: Can Sleep Devices Help Your Skin?

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, informs his audience on laser treatments. He describes how not all lasers are made for the same goals and the importance of the knowing who is operating the laser. To learn more, watch the video below.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc explains the differences between lasers that can be used for various treatment goals.  

Pointers with Dr Portela: Diving into Laser Treatments 

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, asks his viewers for their questions on acne scars. Identifying what the common treatments are and how to explain to patients their options.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc answers viewer questions about acne scarring including how to distinguish between acne scars and inflammatory pigment change. 

Pointers with Dr Portela: Common Questions on Acne Scarring

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, explains sugaring for hair removal. It is a treatment where warm sugar instead of wax is applied to the skin and then stripped. He tells his audience whether or not he approves of this type of hair removal.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc undergoes sugaring for hair removal. 

Pointers with Dr Portela: Sugaring for Hair Removal

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, reviews the Clear Start Breakout Clearing kit which includes the Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash, the Breakout Clearing Booster, and the Cooling Aqua Jelly Moisturizer. See what he has to say below.

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews the Clear Start Acne kit and takes a deep dive on the ingredients in the products.  