Dr. Dustin Portela, Dermatologist

Dr. Dustin Portela, Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela, DO, is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon.

Dr. Portela's professional interests include skin cancer surgery and facial reconstruction, skin cancer prevention, complex medical dermatology and wound healing. His professional interests include skin cancer surgery and facial reconstruction, skin cancer prevention, complex medical dermatology and wound healing.

The 5 ingredients that will save your dry skin this winter ❄️Stop wasting money on fancy packaging and marketing claims....
11/15/2025

The 5 ingredients that will save your dry skin this winter ❄️

Stop wasting money on fancy packaging and marketing claims. These are the ONLY ingredients you need to look for:

🧴 Urea - Softens even the roughest, most stubborn dry patches
💧 Glycerin - Locks moisture in so it can't escape
🌊 Hyaluronic Acid - Pulls hydration deep into your skin layers
🛡️ Ceramides - Rebuilds your skin barrier like nothing else
🥜 Shea Butter - Creates a protective shield against harsh elements

Here's what the skincare industry doesn't want you to know: You don't need 15 different products. You need the RIGHT ingredients that actually work.

Skip the $200 miracle creams. Look for these 5 powerhouses in affordable drugstore options and your skin will thank you.

The illness industrial complex wants you buying expensive solutions for problems that have simple, proven fixes.

Which of these ingredients have you tried? Drop your experience below 👇

11/14/2025

Red flag alert: Your dermatologist should be using THIS 🔍

Had an amazing conversation with about dermatoscopes - the tool that literally lets us see INSIDE your skin.

Here's why this matters for YOU:
🔬 Magnification + illumination reveals hidden structures
🎯 Essential for catching melanoma early
👁️ Shows vascular patterns invisible to naked eye
⚡ Polarized dermoscopy = game changer for diagnosis

If your dermatologist is just looking at your moles with their eyes alone, that's like a mechanic trying to fix your engine without opening the hood.

This technology can be the difference between catching skin cancer early vs missing it entirely.

Always ask: "Are you using a dermatoscope?" Your life might depend on it.

What questions do you wish you knew to ask your dermatologist?

11/12/2025

The simplest health hack that most people ignore 👟

Your daily step count might be more important than any supplement you're taking.

Think about it - we measure blood pressure, heart rate, temperature... but we're ignoring one of the most powerful indicators of health: how much you actually MOVE.

10,000 steps isn't just a random number. It's your ticket to:
😴 Better sleep tonight
🩸 Stable blood sugar all day
🧘‍♂️ Less stress and anxiety
🔥 A metabolism that actually works FOR you

And here's my challenge: Take just 10 minutes today to walk outside with ZERO distractions. No earbuds, no scrolling. Just you and the world around you.

Your future self will thank you for starting today.

The healthcare system profits when you stay sedentary and sick. But movement? That's free medicine that actually works.

What's stopping you from taking that first step?

11/11/2025

Pimples on the lip line hit a whole different level of pain! 💥 (credit: on TT)

11/11/2025

🧊 Do your hands and feet crack in the cold weather?

You’re not alone, when temps drop, the air gets drier and steals moisture right from your skin. That’s why your hands and feet can get rough, tight, or even start to split and crack. 😣

Here are a few quick fixes that actually help:
🧴 Apply a thick moisturizer or healing ointment right after washing
🧤 Wear gloves when you’re outside (or even while sleeping after moisturizing!)
🦶 Use a foot balm or urea cream to keep heels soft and prevent splits
💧 Don’t forget to stay hydrated, inside and out!

Cold weather doesn’t have to mean cracked skin. How do you keep your hands and feet healthy in the winter? 👇

11/10/2025

A gentle milia extraction right by the eyes 👁️ (credit: on TT)

11/10/2025

🚨NEW EPISODE DROP! How to stand out as a med creator with Erica Mallett

Med creators share similar backgrounds. What makes content different is YOU and your personal take. In this episode, explains how to stand out on social media.

Listen to the full episode on Med Creator 101 , , and

11/08/2025

My favorite way to get rid of skin tags in the office!

11/08/2025

There’s some meat on this pore of winer!

11/07/2025

Skip some tools around your eyes, it’s not worth the risk! 👀 (credit: on TT)

11/06/2025

This blackhead on the neck might be plotting its revenge! 👀 (credit on TT)

11/06/2025

Is it more convincing without a shirt?

Address

2535 E Fairview Avenue
Meridian, ID
83642

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12085194333

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