Dr. DiAnne Davis, 8144 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 1300, Dallas, TX (2021)

10/11/2021

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨

According to the World Health Organization, depression is the #1 cause of ill health & disability worldwide. Anxiety is the most prevalent #mentalhealth or neurodevelopmental disorder in the world and 1-in-7 people globally experience mental illness or substance use disorders.⁣
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The stigma associated with #mentalillness often discourages us from talking about the grief, fear, loneliness, or disappointment that WE ALL face at some point in our lives. Instead, we try to be strong & hold the weight alone.

Speaking from personal experience, my fears and failures made it quite difficult to maintain mental strength. From taking the MCAT 5 times to the fear of applying to one of the most competitive residencies.

Not to mention the disappointments I still experience today as a #boardcertifieddermatologist. I have had extremely tough days during my derm journey but what has helped me overcome those feelings of defeat is to talk about them.

Whether I’m talking to a colleague, friend, or family member, I make it a point to talk about how I’m feeling and the mental space I’m in at that moment.

An talking to someone is just one of the many steps you can take towards fighting your mental illnesses or downfalls.
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What other ways do you fight your mental downfalls? ⤵️

#blackdermatologist #blackdoctor #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

10/08/2021

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💕

As a dermatologist, I am constantly encouraging my patients to check-in with their #boardcertifieddermatologist for any of their skin related issues.

Well, the same applies for your breast and checking in with your trusted #boardcertified Gynecologist.

When it comes to my girls, I rely on my OBGYN to provide life-saving information on how to check myself and what to do if I ever discover any abnormalities.

This month and onward, stay your health seriously from skincare to breast care. And if haven’t checked yourself lately, take the time to do it NOW!!

If you’re looking for an obgyn, here are a few of my colleagues/friends that I would highly recommend visiting:

@theperioddoctor
@drkiarraking
@nicolealiciamd
@I.am.dr.arumala
@tjonesivfmd
@dr.nwegbobanks
@withlove_drchimmy
@lifebytosin

10/07/2021

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

We talk a lot about self-care on social media and that definitely has a different meaning to each person.

Self-care could be a new pattern.

Self-care could be a new behavior.

Self-care could be a new work out routine.

Self-care could be a new skin care routine.

Self-care could be making a list of things you are grateful for.

Self-care could be a new hairstyle or new haircut.

Selfcare can be anything you want it to be.

What’s most important is that you focus on yourself first, love yourself, and be kind to yourself.

What does #selfcare look like to you? ⤵️

10/06/2021

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟓 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧⁣
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I know some of y’all are super excited that we have entered #SweaterWeather season. However, the cooler months tend to aggravate dry skin & there are some mistakes that can have a negative impact. ⁣
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Let’s review these steps to make sure you guys aren’t violating the rules😉⁣
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💨 𝘛𝘈𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘏𝘖𝘛 𝘚𝘏𝘖𝘞𝘌𝘙𝘚⁣
Yep, It’s 1st on the list! It might feel great, but taking a hot shower or bath is TORTURE for dry skin. The hot temps remove your natural hydration levels, pulling water out of the skin cells. Stick to lukewarm water & try to keep your shower/bath short.⁣
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💨 𝘛𝘈𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘛𝘖𝘖 𝘓𝘖𝘕𝘎 𝘛𝘖 𝘔𝘖𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘜𝘙𝘐𝘡𝘌⁣
Let’s not yet sidetracked! As soon as you get out the shower/bath (with slightly damp skin), apply a moisturizer to re-hydrate & lock in moisture. You have a 5 minute window after a shower/bath when moisture can rapidly evaporate from your skin. This is the best time to apply your moisturizer/lotion/cream.⁣
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💨 𝘜𝘚𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘈 𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘚𝘏 𝘊𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘕𝘚𝘌𝘙⁣
Using a harsh cleanser, like a foaming one, can actually make your dry skin even worse, stripping away natural oils & moisture while irritating the skin.⁣
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💨 𝘜𝘚𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘈𝘕 𝘖𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘓𝘠 𝘓𝘐𝘎𝘏𝘛 𝘔𝘖𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘜𝘙𝘐𝘡𝘌𝘙⁣
During the cooler months you need to change your moisturizer to something “heavier.” Lighter lotions fail to fully pe*****te. Look for a rich creamy moisturizer that’s packed with moisture-boosting ingredients like ceramides &/or lipids.⁣
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💨 𝘚𝘓𝘌𝘌𝘗𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘞𝘐𝘛𝘏 𝘔𝘈𝘒𝘌𝘜𝘗 𝘖𝘕⁣
One of the biggest no-no’s when it comes skin health. This can lead to irritation & dryness, & the skin can’t “breathe” properly. Remember you must wash your face before going to bed.

Which of one of these have you been guilty of doing to your skin?⤵️

10/04/2021

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬!

Many of today’s skin care products are developed for specific skin types. While the labeling is a guide, using products that are not formulated for your skin type are not ideal, as the products might be ineffective or even sabotage your skin. So let’s review your skin type and basic tips for your skin (swipe left ⏩)

1️⃣ Normal Skin
“Normal” skin is soft, smooth, has an even tone, without any traces of excess sebum (natural oils). The pore size can range from small to medium & retains a normal level of moisture.

2️⃣ Oily Skin
Usually easy to identify as the skin appears shiny due to an overproduction of sebum oils from the sebaceous glands. Pores appear relatively large & this skin type is prone to acne.

3️⃣ Dry Skin
Dry skin does not retain moisture or oils easily so it can appear bumpy or flakey & you can see fine lines. The skin may feel tight & there may be concerns of discoloration.

4️⃣ Combination (oily & dry)
People with combination skin types have various regions of the skin that exhibit the traits of different skin types. The cheeks may be dry skin while their forehead is oily. Usually one area of the skin overproduces natural oils while other areas under-produce.

5️⃣ Sensitive Skin
People with sensitive skin types regularly experience inflammation, redness, or rashes. The skin may become irritated from changes to the weather & may burn easily from sun exposure. Sensitive skin types are more prone to skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis compared to other skin types.

Which skin type are you and what is your tip when it comes to caring for your skin type? ⤵️

10/02/2021

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 #𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐲⁣⁣
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Remember to live your life to the fullest and live it with a smile! ⁣⁣
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Shout out to all the dentists and orthodontists that keep our pearly whites sparkling ✨ ⁣
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Happy world smile day 🧡😀🧡⁣
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#worldsmileday #nationalsmileday #pearlywhites #smilealways #smileoften

10/02/2021

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🤎

#Repost @askusbeautymagazine
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Suffering from acne as a young adult woman opened her eyes to exploring a career in dermatology.

As a young African-American woman, Dr. Davis was having a hard time looking for a dermatologist who can understand her concern until she met a Hispanic dermatologist that understood her situation very well and took an interest in not just her acne problems before but her overall well-being.

It was then that Dr. Davis decided to pursue dermatology so patients of color and someone who has the same condition as hers would feel comfortable with a doctor who could understand their skin issue.

Dr. Davis believes in a collaborative approach when it comes to helping her patients look and feel their best.

Check out the interesting and inspiring story of Dr. Davis and learn some 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒔 about having good looking skin, avoiding acne as well as learn some facts about tanning beds and spray tan.

#dermatologist
#doctorsofinstagram
#womeninmedicine
#doctorslife
#blackdoctors
#womensupportingwomen
#dallastexas
#dallasdoctors
#femaledoctor
#femaledoc
#coloredwomen
#amazingwomen
#beautyexpert
#beautyexperts
#askusbeautymagazine

10/02/2021

🧡 Friday Feeling Fabulous 🧡

10/02/2021

𝐎𝐤 𝐲’𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲!!!!!!

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞……

1️⃣ Wear your SPF
2️⃣ Wash your face twice daily
3️⃣ Quit scrubbing all night with those gritty cleansers trying to exfoliate
4️⃣ Don’t let me catch y’all squeezing those pimples
5️⃣ Always contact your #boardcertified dermatologist

Now, who is getting out this weekend? Where we going?

#bonuspoints if you dance with me 😄🙌🏽

10/01/2021

If you want to use the holy Grail of an anti-aging product then let me either remind you or introduce you to………. Retinol/Retinal/Retinoid!!

It’s a vitamin A derivative found in many anti-aging products, and it not only fights wrinkles but it fights acne as well!!

It has different molecular forms that break down into retinoic acid on the skin and act antioxidants that help reverse skin damage. It’s also a great chemical exfoliants mand has also been shown to increase collagen production.

Not all retinoid products are created equal. Some are prescription strength and some you can get over the counter. And there’s definitely an option for every skin type.

Swipe ⏩ to see some of my favorite OTC recommendations!

Have you incorporated retinoids into your skincare regime?

09/29/2021

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Skin pigment is determined by melanin, a substance produced by melanocyte cells in the skin. Melanin absorbs UV light, thus protecting the body from its harmful effects. However, it is quite common for melanin to either be inadequately or excessively produced by the body leading to pigment irregularities.

Pigmentation disorders like hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can make the skin appear lighter or darker, or blotchy in places and can affect people of all races.

With hyperpigmentation, areas of the skin produce more melanin than others, causing dark spots that can take forever to fade.

Several types of hyperpigmentation include:

🔖Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the result of inflammation in the skin caused by acne, burn, rash or traumatic injury. Melanocytes are very sensitive and whenever they are traumatized they release their pigment in response to the injury.

🔖Melasma
Melasma is a stubborn form of pigment that shows up as large patches on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and jaw line. It is the result of hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, that stimulate the melanocytes to produce excess amounts of melanin when exposed to sunlight or heat.

🔖Lentigines ⁣
Actinic lentigines (AKA age spots or sun spots) are brown spots that develop as a result of the cumulative effects of sun damage inflicted on skin, throughout the years. They most commonly appear on the face, neck, & hands and can range from pale brown, dark brown, or even gray in color.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a long list of hyperpigmented conditions.

Do you or someone you know struggle with hyperpigmentation? ⤵️

09/28/2021

Beating the odds to become a BLACK DERM

𝗪𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭

💥Taking the MCAT 5 times couldn’t hold me back
💥Fear of applying to one of the most competitive residencies couldn’t hold me back
💥Not getting tons of residency interviews scared me (okay maybe a little)
💥Being intentional about wanting to pursue lasers & cosmetics didn’t limit me
💥AND THE RESULTS………

……….. you how that ish go 😉😉😉

09/27/2021

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
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Standing as a black physician is so much more than just me as an individual going to work everyday.⁣
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It’s standing as part of the 2% - which is the percent that black female physicians represent⁣
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It’s standing in this space of medicine acknowledging and confronting of racial disparities both and workforce representation and clinical outcomes.⁣
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It’s standing as a symbol of trust and communication which I know my patients have with me, given I am a physician who looks like them.⁣
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It’s standing as a reminder that dermatology (next to orthopedics) is one of the least represented fields in medicine when it comes to having underrepresented minority physicians. ⁣
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It’s standing as a symbol of hope for pre-med and medical students that you can become a physician in ANY field of medicine.⁣
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My dad didn’t get to see me walk across the stage at my medical school graduation, finish dermatology residency, or start practicing as a physician.⁣
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But I know he’s watching over me each and every day. And I stand in his honor as his legacy representing the change that I know is coming.⁣
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Tell me what you’re standing for???⤵️