Trying to conceive? Here’s what your skin could be telling you about your fertility

BY Dr. Daniel Sugai | < 1 MIN. READ

January 4, 2022

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Welcome back to our series, “Why is no one talking about,” where experts cover unexplored hot takes on wellness and skin. In this second episode, DermTok star Dr. Sugai (aka Dr. SPF) and preeminent fertility expert Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (aka the Egg Whisperer) explain how your skin could be a window into unexplained fertility issues and why it’s important for dermatologists and fertility doctors to work together. For instance, did you know that cystic acne could be tied to an autoimmune concern? Or that certain rashes might signal a risk to your pregnancy? For more eye-opening stories, be sure to visit wellconnected .murad.com.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai was born and raised in Hawaii. He received his M.D. from the University of Hawaii and was President of his school’s AOA Honor Society. He completed his dermatology training in the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program. He now lives in Seattle, WA and practices medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology. He has received multiple “Top Doctor” accolades including Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor for multiple years.