In a world where so much of the information we get is found online, it’s important to fill our feed with experts who know what they’re talking about. Rather than get skin-care tips and product recommendations from influencers with essentially the same level of credentials as you, you should be turning to board-certified dermatologists. In recent years, plenty of dermatologists have become influencers in their own right, creating engaging, informative content that’s factual and educational. We rounded up some of our favorite dermatologists to follow, so you can refresh your Instagram feed with some superstar experts.
Dr. Shereene Idriss
Board-certified New York dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss, once known as the Pillow Talk Derm, has become a staple follow for any skin-care junkie. She offers straightforward advice and unfiltered hot takes. She calls her loyal followers “nerds” and created a brand for them, aptly named Dr. Idriss.
Dr. Angelo Landriscina
The young board-certified New York dermatologist Angelo Landriscina, MD, offered referred to simply as Derm Angelo, has Gen Z and Millenials in a chokehold with many viral TikTok and Instagram videos where he often dishes a dose of reality to unfounded trends. Come for the skin-care insight, stay for the hilarious debriefings of absurd restock videos.
Dr. Michelle Henry
Today contributor and board-certified New York dermatologist Michelle Henry, MD seems to be sharing her expert insights everywhere, and we can’t get enough. Sometimes she shares glamorous photos from her real life on Instagram, but most of the time she’s sharing sunscreen recommendations for pregnant women or explaining why hands age so fast and what to do about it.
Dr. Muneeb Shah
Founder of Remedy Skincare and New York board-certified dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah was one of the first truly viral dermatologist accounts on Instagram. Now counting over one million followers on Instagram, Dr. Shah continues to create engaging content around skin-care tips and tricks.
Dr. Elyse Love
We love New York board-certified dermatologist Elyse Love, MD’s approach to Instagram. In addition to sharing her brilliant dermatological insight, she also gets real about motherhood, work-life balance and more. Dermatologists—they're just like us!
Dr. Whitney Bowe
You might recognize board-certified New York dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD from her regular appearances on Good Morning America. When she’s not sharing her insight on TV, she’s sharing it to her almost 200K followers on Instagram and over one million followers on TikTok. She has answers to all your questions, including what skin care to use after 40 and how to skin cycle. She also has a brand—Dr. Whintey Bowe Beauty.
Dr. Daniel Sugai
Board-certified Bellevue, WA dermatologist Daniel Sugai, MD is a great follow for finding out what skin-care products dermatologists actually use and getting the tea on which TikTok skin-care hacks to avoid.
Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky
Board-certified Ocean Springs, MS dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky, MD boasts over 1.5 million followers on Instagram. You’ll often find her doing derm stitches over videos of viral skin-care hacks or sharing unpopular opinions. She also has a podcast, “Skin Deep & Unfiltered,” with fellow dermatologists, where she does deeper dives.
Dr. Jenny Liu
Fellow podcast host with Dr. Zubritsky, board-certified Minneapolis dermatologist Jenny Liu, MD has almost one million followers herself. On her account she shares helpful skin-care and hair-care tips, product recommendations and more.
Dr. Jeanine Downie
Montclair, NJ board-certified dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD will be a ray of sunshine on your Instagram feed. From sharing interesting new ways to treat skin concerns to naming the products she trusts, Dr. Downie is always candid with her followers. Plus, you might have already seen her on Netflix’s The Black Beauty Effect series.
Dr. Doris Day
Board-certified New York dermatologist Doris Day, MD has something for everyone, but she’s an especially great follow for women over 50. Not only does she share expert skin-care advice and product picks, she shares supplements, smoothies, hair care and lifestyle insight.
Dr. Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand
Dallas, TX board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD has a little bit of everything on her Instagram page. Check her out if you love demystifying skin-care myths, learning hair-care hacks and staying up to date on everything in the dermatologist world.
