Clear Health, Accutane Online, and the Future of Telehealth Dermatology

What if getting expert acne treatment didn’t require months of waiting, multiple office visits, and endless trial-and-error with products that never seem to work? In this guest episode, Dr. Dustin Portela is joined by Michael Chang, founder and CEO of Clear Health, and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aaron Farberg to discuss how telehealth is changing the way patients access acne treatment. Michael shares his personal journey through years of persistent acne, multiple dermatologists, restrictive diets, and frustration before finally finding success with Accutane. That experience ultimately led him to create Clear Health, a telehealth platform focused on connecting patients with board-certified dermatologists and expanding access to evidence-based acne care. The conversation explores common misconceptions about Accutane, why so many patients wish they had started treatment sooner, and how telehealth is helping remove barriers that often delay care. They also discuss Isoclear, a new topical isotretinoin treatment designed to deliver many of the benefits associated with isotretinoin without the monitoring requirements of oral Accutane. Dr. Farberg breaks down the science behind topical isotretinoin, how it compares to tretinoin, and why this approach could become an important option for acne and anti-aging treatment in the future. Whether you're struggling with acne, considering Accutane, curious about telehealth dermatology, or interested in the future of personalized skincare, this episode offers an inside look at one of the fastest-growing areas in dermatology. Guest Info Michael Chang Founder & CEO, Clear Health Dr. Aaron Farberg Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon Medical Director, Clear Health Learn more: helloclearhealth.com Follow Us Dr. Portela TikTok: @drdustinportela Instagram: @drdustinportela YouTube (Reactions): @208SkinDoc YouTube (Educational): @drdustinportela Pinterest: @DrDustinPortela Skinfluence Podcast Instagram: @skinfluence_pod 🧴Recommendations: Explore my Dene Products here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com Read my latest Substack here: https://substack.com/@drdustinportela Sign up for my newsletter here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com/page... Connect with me by text message! https://urlgeni.us/textthedoc Get Lifetime Discounts on Neutrogena, EltaMD & More at the SkinStore https://airehealth.com/DrDustinPortela Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/amzon 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: Watch Skinfluence on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ctXgEW iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3Gl2XJe Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G5qEVS Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4cxbx3y ---- ►Connect with Dustin Portela: Text Me Here: sms:+1 208-203-0767 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/drdustinportela Instagram: / drdustinportela Facebook: / drdustinportela ---- ► Subscribe to My Channel: / drdustinportela -- DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.