Board-Certified Dermatologist · NYC
Evidence-based skincare, without the gatekeeping.
I break down what actually works, what's overhyped, and what your skin really needs. Honest dermatology, independent recommendations, real product reviews.
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The Dermatologist's Tretinoin Starter Guide
The exact ramp-up schedule, product picks, and troubleshooting tips I share with patients starting tretinoin. Skip the peeling phase most people quit during.
- Week-by-week frequency schedule from beginner to nightly
- The 5 mistakes that cause 90% of tretinoin peeling
- Which moisturizers, cleansers, and SPF to pair
- What to expect at month 1, 3, and 6
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Everything I Actually Use, Curated on Amazon
My full collection of dermatologist-tested skincare, organized by category. From tretinoin pairings to the drugstore products I keep in my own bathroom.
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New Here?
Start with these three guides
If you're new to skincare or just looking for where to start, these are the three pillar guides I'd send anyone first.
Beginner Retinol Guide
The complete dermatologist's guide to starting retinol, with 7 product picks and a strength-by-strength roadmap.
Read the Guide → 02Tretinoin Moisturizer Hub
The exact moisturizers I recommend to patients on tretinoin, by skin type and stage of acclimation.
Read the Guide → 03Best Drugstore Picks 2026
My 12 best drugstore moisturizers of the year, with picks for every skin type and all under $35.
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What readers are searching for
The posts bringing people back. Dermatologist-reviewed guides on the products and routines that make a difference.
Best Moisturizers to Use With Tretinoin
The moisturizers I actually recommend to patients based on skin type, sensitivity, and tolerability.
Read More → RetinolBest Retinol for Beginners (2026)
The 7 retinols I'd actually recommend to a true beginner, across every budget and skin type.
Read More → DrugstoreBest Drugstore Moisturizers 2026
12 dermatologist-tested drugstore moisturizers with picks for every skin type, all under $35.
Read More → Body CareAmLactin Lotion: 7 Uses a Derm Recommends
Everything AmLactin is good for: KP, crepey skin, rough texture, and more, plus how to use it.
Read More → TretinoinBest Moisturizer for Tretinoin Peeling
The products I recommend to patients in the peeling phase, with a step-by-step recovery routine.
Read More → ComparisonVanicream vs CeraVe for Sensitive Skin
An honest head-to-head of two of the most popular sensitive skin brands. Which is actually better?
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Work With Me
Virtual Skincare Consult
$200 · 30 minutes · via ZoomGet a personalized skincare regimen built around your skin type, goals, budget, and lifestyle. No white coats required, no rushed appointment.
- Personalized AM and PM routine built for your skin
- Product recommendations at every price point
- Written follow-up summary emailed within 48 hours
- One follow-up question via email at no extra cost
The Podcast
Derm Next Door
With Ali & Reem
Listen to two New York City board-certified dermatologists talk about skincare, beauty trends, and everything in between. Real conversations that make skin science accessible, evidence-based, and actually fun to listen to.
New episodes drop regularly. Tune in for product breakdowns, ingredient deep-dives, and the kind of unfiltered industry talk you usually only get from your derm best friend.