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DR. MELISSA KING

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Bringing a precision-driven, analytical approach to the science of skin health.

DR. MELISSA KING

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Bringing a precision-driven, analytical approach to the science of skin health

Medical Dermatology • Skin Cancer Screening & Treatment • Dermatologic Surgery • Cosmetic Injectables • Skin Cancer Education

Derm Detective: dermatology, decoded

Skin health information moves fast, and most of it arrives without receipts. Here I cut through the trends, examine the science, and deliver verdicts you can actually use. Evidence first. Always.

Medical journal Monday

Plain-language breakdowns of new dermatology journal findings.

Evidence in the Cup

Take a trend, weigh the evidence,

deliver the verdict.

Whack-it Wednesday

Myth-busting common skincare claims.

Derm Terms Decoded

Defining dermatology terms

in plain English.

Pattern Recognition

Short carousels on recognizing skin conditions and patterns.

Little Free Library Friday

Book recommendations; closing slide:

"I hope it finds the right reader."

Lists of Five

Five quick, evidence-based tips.

Chart Notes

Concise clinical insights as if

from the chart.

Derm Detective: dermatology, decoded

Skin health information moves fast, and most of it arrives without receipts. Here I cut through the trends, examine the science, and deliver verdicts you can actually use. Evidence first. Always.

Medical journal Monday

Plain-language breakdowns of new dermatology journal findings.

Evidence in the Cup

Take a trend, weigh the evidence,

deliver the verdict.

Whack-it Wednesday

Myth-busting common skincare claims.

Derm Terms Decoded

Defining dermatology terms

in plain English.

Pattern Recognition

Short carousels on recognizing skin conditions and patterns.

Little Free Library Friday

Book recommendations; closing slide:

"I hope it finds the right reader."

Lists of Five

Five quick, evidence-based tips.

Chart Notes

Concise clinical insights as if

from the chart.

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Melissa King

MD, JD, FAAD

Richmond Dermatology

The Aesthetic Center of Richmond Dermatology (ACORD)

Connect with dr. Melissa king

Connect with Dr. Melissa King for clinical insights on dermatology, skin science, and the evidence behind the trends.

@derm.detective

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Melissa King

MD, JD, FAAD

Richmond Dermatology

The Aesthetic Center of Richmond Dermatology (ACORD)

Connect with DR. Melissa King

Connect with Dr. Melissa King for clinical insights on dermatology,

skin science, and the evidence behind the trends.

@derm.detective