Misinformation in the skin-care industry is rampant, which is why it’s more important than ever to give dermatologists a platform and put a well-deserved spotlight on their expertise. Not only are these pros committed to helping patients safeguard their skin health through early detection and prevention of skin cancer, but they see a rising need to double down on educating patients and consumers to combat inaccurate information that’s all too readily available.
As the number-one dermatologist-recommended, trusted, and personally used sunscreen brand in the U.S., EltaMD has long championed these experts. And to further recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of the dermatology community, the brand established March 13 as National Dermatologist Day in 2024.
In honor of the occasion, ELLE beauty director Kathleen Hou sat down with Dr. Elyse Love, Dr. Dendy Engelman, and Dr. Mona Gohara, three board-certified dermatologists and leaders in the field. In the video above, they discuss how they combat common misconceptions and how they are working to spread truth with the help of EltaMD.
For these derms, the moment of recognition means a lot. “It’s an honor to be a dermatologist—we’ve all worked really hard to get here,” says Dr. Engelman. “I love that EltaMD started this day. It shows the synergy between the industry and the profession and how we can work together for the best outcomes of our patients.”
