Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD

Daniel Sugai, MD, FAAD Harvard-trained, Board-certified Dermatologist: Top Doc 🏆Founder of The Sugai Academy, IG, TikTok, on YouTube

02/01/2026

Low heat over time can still injure skin. That heating pad pattern has a name: Erythema ab igne and can become a permanent discoloration if the heat exposure is long term

01/31/2026

So happy for him. So stressed for me. When mentorship works… a little too well 😂 congrats Anthony! 🙌

01/29/2026

Sharing a moment that reminded me to slow down and look up. If you knew how much time you had… what would you spend it doing?

01/29/2026

What I say online has to match what I say in clinic. No hype. No gimmicks. Just dermatology. Thanks for being here 🙏🤙

01/28/2026

This is something I’m seeing more often in clinic. Patients come in with a lot of products, many with the same active ingredients, and they’re understandably confused or frustrated when their skin isn’t improving. In many cases, simplifying the routine leads to better consistency, less irritation, and better results over time. My goal here is the same as in clinic — to help skincare feel clearer and more manageable.

01/26/2026

If I wouldn't recommend it to my patients, l won't promote it online. Until the companies show me convincing randomized clinical trials with their device and fluence, I will hold off on recommending consistently.
Protect + repair first, Devices come last.

01/25/2026

What matters is this: a life was lost. A caregiver. A nurse.

Holding space for Alex’s family, loved ones, and the nursing community. We can mourn, demand transparency, and hold space for truth at the same time.

01/24/2026

🌙 Night = repair This is when cleansing matters most, retinoids do their work, and barrier-repair moisturizers help your skin recover while you sleep. ☀️ Morning = protect Think antioxidants + sunscreen to defend against UV and visible light (especially if you deal with hyperpigmentation).

01/24/2026

Save this post if you’re having dry, cracked or chapped lips! This is quite relevant for my many many patients and friends out there dealing with lip issues from the colder winter weather or with traveling (especially on the ✈️)
Hope this helps and Happy Aloha Friday!😎🤙

01/23/2026

ULTA TEEN ACNE ROUTINE (Derm-Approved)
AM ☀️
• Cleanse: Vanicream Gentle Cleanser
• Moisturize + SPF: Vanicream Facial Moisturizer SPF 30
🚫 for teens: Stop shopping for Vitamin C serums
→ Doesn’t treat acne
Alt Moisturizers (great for teens):
• Bubble Skincare Slam Dunk → dry skin
• Bubble Skincare Level Up → oily skin
• Bubble Skincare Plus One (Tinted SPF) ✔️
PICKING = NO ❌
• Use hydrocolloid patches
→ Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch
PM 🌙
• Cleanse (Salicylic Acid):
→ Murad Acne Control Cleanser
→ The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser
🔁 Alternate every other night with:
• PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash (BPO)
After retinoid (Adapalene):
• Avène Cicalfate
• La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5

Don’t spend your parents’ hard earned money and keep it simple. Be sure to see your dermatologist if your acne is scarring or worsening!

01/21/2026

Affordable anti-aging skincare for mature skin (50s–60s) ✨ it’s never too late to start a consistent routine 🙌💪

01/21/2026

Questions I get every week in clinic 👇 ✔️ Retinoids beat peptide moisturizers for fine lines/wrinkles ✔️ Minoxidil works better than rosemary oil ✔️ Foam minoxidil is usually better tolerated than solution Simple. Boring. Effective.

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