Best dermatologist Instagram accounts every skincare fanatic needs to follow
Now is the time to clean up your Instagram feed. Say so-long to the show-offs, bye-bye to the users who perpetuate diet culture and ta-ta to the fake news sources. It's never been so important that we do a social media cleanse – we're spending more time than ever looking at screens, and any false or negative content can soon have an impact on our mental health.
It's for this reason that there's been a rise in 'expert influencers', i.e. those with qualifications in their subject, have authored books on the issues they post about and act as a rich resource of trustworthy information. In the world of makeup, this often translates to trained makeup artists who have done the rounds backstage at fashion weeks, as well as having a wealth of experience on photoshoots and creative projects.
When it comes to skincare, Instagram users are increasingly turning to dermatologists for reliable skincare tips and advice, including the low-down on different active ingredients, from retinol to skincare acids, as well as reviews on new product launches and even no-holds-barred information on cosmetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers.
As well as accurate advice, these expert influencers also provide a breath of fresh air from heavily-filtered skincare #ads that perpetuate a false ideal of beauty while capitalising on skin insecurities. What's worse is the misleading claims that push certain products or promise certain results, which ultimately disappoint. While Instagram has made huge efforts to counteract fake news, and the Advertising Standards Agency has recently banned the use of beautifying filters in cosmetics adverts, it's the expert dermatologist influencers who are going the extra mile to provide exceptional, qualified advice.
Take Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, medical director of her own skin clinic, who shares her passion for skincare formulations and ingredients on her grid as well as showing her followers first hand what many sought-after cosmetic treatments entail (including Botox and dermal fillers). Then there's TikTok's DermDoc, real name Dr Shah, who creates videos in response to common questions he gets asked, as well as reaction videos to some horrific yet mesmerising pimple popping clips.
Without further ado, here are GLAMOUR's favourite dermatologist influencers worth your follow...
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@anjalimahtoDr Anjali Mahto
Dr Anjali Mahto is a consultant dermatologist, author of The Skincare Bible and resident doc at Skin55 on London's Harley Street. Join her 90k Instagram followers for down-to-earth, reliable skincare advice as well as to follow her own journey with acne.
@brownskinderm / InstagramDr Adeline Kikam
Dr Adeline Kikam, better known as the Brown Skin Derm on social media, is a board-certified dermatologist and inclusivity advocate. Her posts are dedicated to educating her followers on common skin concerns as well as providing specific advice for those with darker skin tones.
@dr.somaskinDr Soma
Dr Cristina Psomadakis, aka Dr Soma, is head of digital for the British Society of Medical Dermatology and a full time dermatologist who provides her followers with educational and accessible information on skincare's hottest topics.
@dr_ifeoma_ejikemeDr Ifeoma Ejikeme
As well as working as medical director of her own skin clinic, Adonia Skin Clinic, Dr Ejikeme shares her passion for skincare on her grid, covering everything from chemical peels that fight pigmentation, to buzz-worthy ingredients like niacinamide and Vitamin C.
@drsambuntingDr Sam Bunting
Dr Sam Bunting has been the go-to for beauty editors for years and is known for transforming skin to its healthiest state. Plus, she also has her own range of efficacious, ingredients-focused skincare that's well worth investigating.
@drewomaukelegheDr Ewoma Ukeleghe
Dr Ewoma is an award winning medical and cosmetic doctor, and has quickly gathered a loyal following of skincare fanatics as well as those who are curious about cosmetic treatments. Her open and honest dialogue is a breath of fresh air from the often overly glossy aesthetics accounts.
@doctorly / InstagramDr Muneeb Shah
He may have started his social media career on TikTok, where he has nearly 300 million likes, but Dr Shah is also well worth a follow on Instagram, where he posts fun but informative videos in response to common questions he's asked by patients and followers as well as reactions to some seriously impressive pimple popping videos (if that's your thing).
