This week Dr. Azi welcomes Dr. Evan Rieder a dual board-certified Dermatologist and Psychiatrist onto the podcast to discuss how he blends the artistry of dermatology with the understanding of psychiatry. In this captivating episode, he discusses the role of a patient's mental health in his decision to treat them cosmetically and who is and isn't a good candidate for procedures. Dr. Rieder also talks about the adult female acne epidemic, why it's happening, and what treatment options there are both physically and mentally.

Timeline of what was discussed:

(8:22) Zoom Dysphoria

(11:00) What makes a good candidate for a cosmetic procedure

(15:06) How to know if you have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

(19:12) The adult female acne epidemic

(22:22) Treatment options for acne patients

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Dr. Evan Rieder is one of three American physicians to be dual board-certified in dermatology and psychiatry. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and residency programs in psychiatry and dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. He has expertise in cosmetic dermatology, skincare, general and surgical dermatology, and nail disorders. He is known for his ability to customize cutting-edge technology to achieve natural cosmetic results and his practical and collaborative approach to treating skin disease.

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