The Extra Step

weekly deep dives on advanced skincare worth your money, the procedures that are actually worth the hype and hot takes from a Dermatology PA for those who are ready to take The Extra Step

By Amy Koberling

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The Microcurrent Device Guide

NuFACE, ZIIP, and Foreo Bear 2 — Compared by a Derm PA Who’s Used All Three
Jun 16•Amy Koberling - The Extra Step

Is Air Drying Actually Better For Your Hair? The Science Has a Surprising Answer.

Most people assume air drying is safer than blow drying. The science disagrees. A derm PA breaks down what the research actually says — and what to do…
Jun 1•Amy Koberling - The Extra Step

The Complete Retinoid Guide: Everything I Tell My Patients Before They Start

This is the post I wish existed when I started in Dermatology. Everything I know about retinoids--the science, the types, the routines, the myths, the…
May 21•Amy Koberling - The Extra Step

I Work in Dermatology. My Skin Was a Mess.

I Work in Dermatology.
May 11•Amy Koberling - The Extra Step

WHY FILLER IS DEAD & devices are the way of the future

Everywhere you look right now, there’s another “celebrity filler fail” breakdown circulating online.
May 5•Amy Koberling - The Extra Step

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Apr 1•Amy Koberling - The Extra Step