Meet the Doctor
Doctor Fatima Fahs MD, FAAD
Doctor Fahs is a board-certified dermatologist and diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology. You'll find her voice across the internet, featured and quoted in The New York Times, Forbes, Self, Time, Cosmopolitan, Today, Women’s Health & many more.
Dr. Fahs has a particular interest in skincare and product formulation, researching the efficacy of over the counter cosmeceuticals.
Her Instagram, where she's known as Dermy Doctor®, is dedicated to decoding skincare ingredients and explaining common dermatological concerns.
Her award-winning skincare subscription box, Dermy Doc Box®, brings high-quality, top brand, full-size products to your doorstep for a fraction of the price.
She graduated with honors as a MedStart full-ride scholar from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in art. She went on to attend Oakland University William Beaumont School on a full-ride scholarship, earning her medical doctorate. Dr. Fahs then completed her medicine internship at Beaumont Hospital and her dermatology residency at Wayne State University, serving as Chief Resident in her final year.
Dr. Fahs is a Michigan native, born and raised and resides in West Bloomfield with her husband and three children.
MEDIA
Features + Interviews
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Do Kids Need Skin Care Products? Dermatologists Weigh In Amid Backlash to Shay Mitchell's New Company
TODAY
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The Beauty Treatments Our Editors Swear By—And Why They’re Actually Worth It
The EveryGirl
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11 Best Eyeliners for Sensitive Eyes That Stay Put Without Stinging
ALLURE
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Dermatologists share their no. 1 tip to get healthier skin in 2025
TODAY
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Can Pimple Patches Really Help Treat Mosquito Bites?
SELF
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How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles, According to Dermatologists
Glamour
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13 Tinted Moisturizers for Subtle Coverage and a Dewy Complexion
SELF
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13 Best Anti-Chafing Products to Make Your Sweaty Life a Little More Comfortable
SELF
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8 Best Cooling Pajamas for Hot Sleepers in 2024
SELF
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12 Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin, According to Dermatologists
SELF
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When your pimple might be cancer — and how to recognize the signs
NY POST
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So You Over-Exfoliated—Here’s How To Repair Your Skin’s Barrier Overnight
The EveryGirl
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The 5 Best Skin Care Products You Can Buy at Costco, According to a Dermatologist
SELF
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4 dermatologists reveal the one sign that you’re ready for Botox
TODAY
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The Best Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Dark Circles and Wrinkles, According to Skincare Pros
Time
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The 5 Skin Care Products a Dermatologist Buys at Trader Joe’s
SELF
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12 Best Electric Razors and Shaving Kits of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Cosmopolitan
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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Everyday Health
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Drew Barrymore didn't shave her armpits for 3 months....what dermatologists recommend.
Yahoo! Lifestyle
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This Viral Facial Looks Scary, But Might Be the Secret to Younger-Looking Skin
The EveryGirl
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'I'm a Dermatologist & These Are the Skincare Products I Only Shop From Target'
Yahoo! Life
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11 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin (Tested and Reviewed by Dermatologists and Aestheticians
Cosmopolitan
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Does Vitamin C Actually Help Your Skin?
The New York Times
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15 Best Skin-Tightening Creams Of 2024, Tested By Dermatologists And Reviewers
Women's Health Mag
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These Scalp Massagers Will Make You Wish You Tried the TikTok Trend Sooner
Yahoo! Life
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These Are the 12 Best Under Eye Patches to Use on Your Wedding Day
BRIDES
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Dermatologists Swear By This Drugstore Nail Strengthener for Stronger, Healthier Nails
Self
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5 skin care habits dermatologists want you to leave behind in 2022
Today
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17 Best Cleaning Balms for Every Single Skin type and Concern
Cosmopolitan
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The 11 Best Facial Essences of 2023
BYRDIE
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Biggest Skin Care Mistakes You Have No Idea You’re Making
Newsweek
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When Are the Dark Circles Under Your Eyes Not Down to Being Tired?
Newsweek
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The 11 Best Micellar Waters of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
People Tested
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The 19 Best Korean Skin Care Products of 2023
Byrdie
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Getting Acne in Your 20s and 30s? Experts Say This Could Be the Culprit
The EveryGirl
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TikTok Suggests Using Toner Instead of Deodorant– But Does it Work?
NYLON
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How To Protect Your Hair & Scalp From Sun Damage
The Zoe Report
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How To Choose The Best Sheet Mask For Your Skin Type
Forbes
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We Asked a Dermatologist To Debunk The Internet’s Biggest Skincare Myths
The EveryGirl
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7 Under-$15 Drugstore Products Derms Swear By Treating Skin That's Only and Dry at the Same Time
WELL+GOOD
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How to Use Bentonite Clay for Improved Skin Clarity
Byrdie
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Attention 20-Somethings: You Need To Start Using This Skincare Ingredient ASAP
The EveryGirl
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Your Top 10 *Burning* Sun Care Questions, Answered
The ZOE Report
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How to Treat Pesky Body Acne During the Summer
The ZOE Report
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How to Find the Best Sunscreen Type for You
Real Simple
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The Science of Face Toner: What You Should Know
The GLOW Edit
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Why You Need An Eyelash Serum (And The Best Lash Growth Serums That Actually Work)
Forbes
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Can i Use Oils on Acne-Prone Skin?
Sunday Edit
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Skincare Journey: How to Deal w/ Acne Breakouts and Avoiding Common
UNSWTND + UNFLTRD
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Inside a Derm's Brightening Skincare Routine
Women's Health Magazine
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38. HERself Expert: Dermatologist Dr. Fatima Fahs (Dermy Doctor) on The Products You Really Need, Wrinkles, and Botox
Herself Podcast
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How to Keep Your Skin In-Check Right Now, According to a Dermatologist
The EveryGirl
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At-home beauty: How to take care of your skin after wearing a face mask, according to dermatologists
Yahoo! Life
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9 Dermatologists Share the Skincare Products They Can't live Without
The EveryGirl
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Skin Advice from @dermy_doctor
Purlisse.com
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Dermatologists Share the Biggest Skincare Mistakes They See in Their Patients
The EveryGirl
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How We Picked the 2020 SELF Healthy Beauty Award Winners
SELF
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The Perfect Pair: Probiotics and Prebiotics
Sunday Edit
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