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Taylor Bullock, MD

Dermatologist

Helping you cut through skincare hype 💉🧴
Aesthetics, hair loss, skin cancer—unbiased, unfiltered, fact-based. Not medical advice.

03/04/2026

The classic “X marks the spot” trick feels good for about 30 seconds… because pain temporarily overrides itch. Then histamine kicks in and your bite gets bigger, redder, and itchier.

Why it backfires:
Scratching = more inflammation = angrier bite.

What actually helps:
• Cold compress
• Hydrocortisone or calamine
• Oral antihistamines if needed

Stop carving. Start calming.

03/03/2026

GLP-1 truth bomb 💉

These meds aren’t “new.” They aren’t magic. And they’re definitely not just for weight loss.

Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists are now being studied — and in some cases used — for:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Heart failure
• Atherosclerosis
• Hypertension
• Sleep apnea
• High cholesterol
• PCOS
• Menopausal weight gain
• Even neurologic + psychiatric conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and substance use disorders

What most people miss:

✔️ Lowest effective dose is often best
✔️ Long-term use is appropriate for many patients
✔️ Maintenance dosing is an option
✔️ Lifestyle still matters

If you’re looking for a structured, physician-guided way to access these medications, I’ve had great experiences with Join Fridays.

GLP-1s are powerful tools — but results still depend on strategy.

03/02/2026

Med students. Residents. Attendings.� Training keeps you humble.
If you’re in healthcare, you know the learning curve is real.
Comment your best healthcare experience below! 👇

02/28/2026

Moisturize smarter. Protect better. Irritate less.

💦 Seal it while it’s damp
Apply moisturizer within minutes of stepping out of the shower. Damp skin increases hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss. Waiting too long defeats the purpose.

🩴 Public showers are not neutral territory
Athlete’s foot, plantar warts, and onychomycosis thrive in warm, wet floors. Sandals dramatically reduce exposure. Prevention is easier than treatment.

☀️ Upgrade your sunscreen
Iron oxides block visible light — a key trigger for melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particularly in deeper skin tones. Standard SPF alone is often insufficient.

👃 Benzoyl peroxide for stubborn odor
Body odor is bacterial. Benzoyl peroxide reduces odor-causing organisms (including C. jeikeium), making it useful for persistent underarm odor unresponsive to deodorant.

🚫 “Unscented” is not the same as fragrance-free
“Unscented” products may still contain masking fragrances. Fragrance-free minimizes risk of irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.

Small upgrades. Meaningful difference.

02/27/2026

POV: The steroids aren’t working like they used to. The rash is spreading, burning, and turning red like a sunburn… this may be more than eczema. It could be Topical Steroid Withdrawal.

Talk to your doctor. Consider allergy testing — specifically for steroid classes.

There are now treatment options that don’t rely on steroids.

02/27/2026

As a dermatologist who struggled with severe acne, this one stayed with me.
I remember the comments. The stares. The way it made me shrink.
In clinic, acne becomes routine. For patients, it never is. It’s layered with insecurity, frustration, and sometimes shame.
If you’ve ever walked out of an appointment feeling dismissed, minimized, or embarrassed about your skin — that shouldn’t happen.
Acne is common. Your experience with it is not.
You deserve evidence-based treatment and basic human empathy.
If you’ve ever had a dermatologist make you feel worse instead of better, what happened?

02/26/2026

Clubbing? Lung cancer? Nail allergy? 🤔💅
Not every curved nail = lung disease.
True nail clubbing (Lovibond angle greater than 180°) can signal underlying issues involving the lungs ❤️‍🩹, heart, or GI tract — and that’s something we take seriously.
But when I see redness, swelling, and inflamed skin around the nail?
I start thinking pseudo-clubbing — often from allergic reactions to acrylics or gel polish.
One of the most common culprits: nail product allergies.
And yes — patch testing can help pinpoint the exact trigger.
Before you panic… zoom in.
Sometimes it’s not your organs. It’s your manicure. 💅

02/25/2026

🚀 Ditch the Razor for Good

✨ Watch as I break down how laser hair removal works—safe for most skin tones, minimal discomfort, and major time saved. 🔦

💡 Bye-bye daily shaving, hello smooth skin and freedom. 🕒❌🪒

* Note: you should shave before your laser treatment. These videos with long hairs are for learning purposes only.

02/23/2026

Nobody expected this.

I see a lot of patients taking medications like this nowadays. When dosed properly, they should not rob you of food enjoyment, and side effects should be minimal.

Dose matters. Start low, go slow, and talk with your clinician about how your body responds.

02/22/2026

The neck never lies 😮‍💨

This is your PSA to stop ghosting your neck. SPF on your face is great — but don’t forget the other places the sun loves to hit. This side-by-side is real, and it’s WILD.
🧴 Wear sunscreen
🫶 Reapply it
Comment "sunscreen" and I'll DM you a list of my favorite sunscreens! (IG ONLY)

02/22/2026

You’re probably wasting money on this…

Red light for hair?
Most people are doing it wrong. Hair AmLactin LED light — lasers pe*****te deeper. If you’re not bald, that LED mask may never reach the follicle. Use a device with real clinical backing. (I recommend )

Thicker brows or beard?
Minoxidil isn’t just for the scalp. It can stimulate growth in brows and facial hair when used consistently.

Cracked heels?
15% lactic acid (like AmLactin) nightly. Exfoliate + hydrate. Seal with an emollient and cotton socks.

Best anti-aging product?
Broad-spectrum SPF 30+. Every day. Nothing prevents wrinkles and pigment like sunscreen.

Brittle nails?
Protein nail treatments (e.g., Nailtiques Formula 2) used consistently as a base coat or strengthener.

Stop hoarding actives.
Many degrade faster than you think. Buy what you’ll use. Store it properly. Fresh products work better.

02/20/2026

Think your SPF is enough? 👀☀️

Sunscreen doesn’t disappear — it just becomes invisible to you.
Under a UV camera, you can actually see the protection forming a dark shield over the skin. That’s the barrier blocking UV damage linked to wrinkles, dark spots, and skin cancer.
For this demo, I used Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 from Paula’s Choice — lightweight, strong UVA1 (aging) protection, formulated with 2% avobenzone. No heavy feel. No white cast. Just real coverage you can verify.
Application matters. Coverage matters. Reapplication matters.

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