12/27/2021

Friends of Franz Podcast S1 E2: Dermatology and Skin Care with Dr. Daniel Sugai (Dr. SPF)

The medical field of dermatology remains to be one of the most competitive specialties to match into for residency. Despite the common misconception that this field of the skin is solely all about the "glitz and glamour" world of botox, fillers, and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Daniel Sugai seeks to show that it is not at all true.

Is there a fine line between medicine and vanity? At what age should someone start getting Botox? Is there such a thing as "too much" Botox or filler? Do collagen and biotin supplements really work? Is sunscreen truly toxic and carcinogenic, as many claims? And with 2020 being the "year of skincare" as everyone stayed in the comfort of their own homes during the pandemic, we touched on all things skincare: naming the best brands, exposing the worst products, ranting out viral gimmicks, commenting on the grand world of K-beauty, and debunking every myth possible. As a gift, come and learn about the one skincare product that Dr. Sugai deems "the secret of every dermatologist!"

Dr. Sugai, also known as Dr. SPF on Tiktok, is currently practicing as a board-certified dermatologist in Seattle, Washington. He has amassed a total of over 1 million followers on social media. Beyond this, Dr. Sugai is also my personal mentor and a big brother to me, so we had zero inhibitions in this episode to dive deep into all things hair, skin, and nails, even reaching the most controversial topics. In fact, we worked hand-in-hand to build and curate his YouTube channel "Dr. Daniel Sugai" in April 2020, now a Silver Creator Award recipient, to tackle ingredient misinformation, review leading and affordable products, and normalize skincare for men.