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Shereene Idriss | |
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| Born | 1984 (age 41–42) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | dridriss |
Shereene Idriss (born 1984) is an American dermatologist, entrepreneur, and social media educator based in New York City. She is the founder of a clinical skincare brand and dermatology practice.[1][2] Idriss is known for her podcasts that focus on simplifying dermatological science and debunking industry marketing myths.[3]
Biography
Idriss was born and raised in Washington, D.C., to Lebanese parents.[4] She attended a French international school and graduated magna cum laude with honors from George Washington University with a combined B.A./M.D..[5] She completed a research fellowship at Harvard and her dermatology residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.[6]
Idriss commenced practising as a dermatologist at Wexler Dermatology and Union Square Laser Dermatology. In September 2021, she founded her private practice, Idriss Dermatology.[7][8] She is a clinical instructor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.[6]
In 2018, Idriss launched her podcast, the "#PillowtalkDerm" series, on social media, initially filming educational videos from her bed to address patient misinformation.[8][4][9] As of 2025, Idriss had over 3.6 million social media followers;[4] and was frequently cited as an expert in The New York Times, Vogue, and Allure.[10] [11][12] In 2024, she was honored by the Melanoma Research Foundation for her contributions to skin cancer awareness and public education.[13]
Idriss launched her namesake skincare brand in 2022, debuting with the "Major Fade" collection to target hyperpigmentation.[14][15][16] In 2024 her products were stocked by Sephora.[17]
In 2026, she appeared as a guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast, sharing science-backed skincare advice.[18][19]
Selected research
Notable peer-reviewed medical publications include:
- Idriss, S. Z.; Kvedar, J. C.; Watson, A. J. (2009). "The role of online support communities: Benefits of expanded social networks to patients with psoriasis". Archives of Dermatology. 145 (1): 46–51. doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2008.529. PMID 19153342.
References
- Manson, Katrina (February 14, 2025). "Dr. Idriss on Her Sephora Launch and the 'Hyper-educated' Consumer". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- Darnell, Brooke (March 2021). "How Shereene Idriss Became the Internet's Favorite 'Pillowtalk Derm'". Fashionista.
- "Why Dr. Shereene Idriss Thinks Work-Life Balance Is a Myth". Elle. 2026.
- "The Beauty Products Dr. Shereene Idriss Uses to the Last Drop". The Cut. February 10, 2025.
- Idriss, Shereene (September 2019). "Dr. Shereene Idriss, Dermatologist". Into The Gloss. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- "Faculty Profile: Shereene Z Idriss, MD". Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
- Valenti, Lauren (August 26, 2021). "Step Inside Dr. Shereene Idriss's Chic New Flatiron Dermatology Office". Vogue. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- Tell, Caroline (November 5, 2021). "Step Inside The New Practice Of 'Pillowtalk Derm,' Dr. Shereene Idriss". Forbes. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- "Dr. Shereene Idriss Honored by Melanoma Research Foundation". Yahoo Entertainment. October 17, 2025.
- Shatzman, Celia (September 20, 2022). "Dr. Shereene Idriss Is Finally Launching Her Own Skin-Care Brand". Allure. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- "Why Is My Skin Always So Red? Dermatologist Shereene Idriss's New Line". Harper's Bazaar. December 23, 2025.
- Barbuti, Angela (June 2024). "The Essentials With Dr. Shereene Idriss: Skincare Misinformation and Avoiding Baggage Claim". Observer.
- Manson, Katrina (February 18, 2025). "Dr. Shereene Idriss to Be Honored by the Melanoma Research Foundation". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- Mansfield, Anna (September 21, 2022). "The Next Generation of Dermatologist Skin Care Brands". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
Dermatologists like Dr. Shereene Idriss are leveraging massive social media followings to launch self-funded brands that challenge traditional clinical skincare players.
- "Dermatologist Shereene Idriss's Viral Skincare Brand Is Finally Restocked". Harper's Bazaar. 2022.
- Lapsky, Sarena (2022). "How Dr. Shereene Idriss Is Changing The Way We Think About Skin Care". Bustle.
- Sandberg, Briana (February 14, 2025). "Dr. Shereene Idriss Wants to Change the Conversation Around Rosacea". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- Mel Robbins (host), Shereene Idriss (guest) (February 26, 2026). "#1 Dermatologist: The Ultimate Skincare Routine for Amazing Skin". The Mel Robbins Podcast. Episode 373. SiriusXM Podcasts. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- Singju Post (February 26, 2026). "Mel Robbins Podcast: w/ Dermatologist Dr. Shereen Idriss (Transcript)". Singju Post. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
External links
- Official website
- Dr. Shereene Idriss's channel on YouTube
- Paradkar, K.A.; Kaffenberger, J.A. (November 2022). "Skin Tone Representation in Dermatologist Social Media Accounts". Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 15 (11): 40–42. PMC 9651156. PMID 36381184.
Category:1984 births Category:American dermatologists Category:American people of Lebanese descent Category:George Washington University alumni Category:Living people Category:Women dermatologists