"Where do I even start?"
In this clip, Dr. Mary Alice Mina asks Dr. Spearman how she decides what to treat first.
Dr. Spearman’s answer is clear. If a patient is not wearing sunscreen daily, they are not ready for lasers or peels.
She starts with the foundation:
• Daily sunscreen
• A retinoid when appropriate
• Barrier optimization
• Hydration and moisturizer
• Clear pre and post treatment guidance
Only after the basics are consistent does she move up the treatment ladder.
Peels.
Laser and light devices.
Surgery when medically necessary.
Skipping the foundation increases the risk of irritation, pigmentation issues, and poor outcomes.
This is how responsible dermatology protects skin and delivers results that last.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/w5QF58HksGI?si=abn4pCzAA5-oz1Bl
Or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DermatologistAdvice #SkinHealth #SunscreenEveryday #SkinBarrierRepair #LaserTreatment #ChemicalPeels #EvidenceBasedSkincare #SkinCareEducation
In this clip, Dr. Mary Alice Mina asks Dr. Spearman how she decides what to treat first.
Dr. Spearman’s answer is clear. If a patient is not wearing sunscreen daily, they are not ready for lasers or peels.
She starts with the foundation:
• Daily sunscreen
• A retinoid when appropriate
• Barrier optimization
• Hydration and moisturizer
• Clear pre and post treatment guidance
Only after the basics are consistent does she move up the treatment ladder.
Peels.
Laser and light devices.
Surgery when medically necessary.
Skipping the foundation increases the risk of irritation, pigmentation issues, and poor outcomes.
This is how responsible dermatology protects skin and delivers results that last.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/w5QF58HksGI?si=abn4pCzAA5-oz1Bl
Or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DermatologistAdvice #SkinHealth #SunscreenEveryday #SkinBarrierRepair #LaserTreatment #ChemicalPeels #EvidenceBasedSkincare #SkinCareEducation