Queen City Skin

Adult acne can feel especially frustrating because it often looks and behaves differently than the acne many people remember from their teenage years. In this episode of Queen City Skin, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan explains why adult acne often shows up as painful cysts along the chin, jawline, or nose, how hormones, stress, birth control, IUDs, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and postpartum shifts can...

Lasers can feel confusing, but the right treatment plan can make them one of the most powerful tools for healthier, more refreshed skin. We’re bringing back this helpful Queen City Skin conversation all about lasers, originally released as Episode 17. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan sits down with Alexxa Forte, cosmetic consultant at Charlotte Skin & Laser, to demystify lasers and energy...

Dr. Elizabeth Rostan is pulling back the curtain on her own in-office skin routine, from the laser treatments she relies on to the regenerative technologies she uses to keep her skin healthy, resilient, and refreshed. In this conversation, she shares the treatments she recently chose for herself at Charlotte Skin & Laser’s new Huntersville office, why she selected them, and how her personal ap...

More men are walking into Charlotte Skin & Laser with the same goal: to look rested, healthy, and confident without looking like they had “work done.” In this episode of Queen City Skin, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and cosmetic consultant Alexxa Forte talk through the treatments men are asking about most, from Botox and fillers to lasers, facials, body contouring, hair restoration, and skin cancer pr...

Do you ever wonder why your dermatologist keeps asking about antioxidants? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan walks through the role of topical vitamin C in an anti-aging routine and why it shows up in so many of our recommendations at Charlotte Skin and Laser. She explains how daily sun exposure, pollution, and even normal metabolism create oxidative stress that breaks down collagen and accele...

You can feel the difference the moment you walk into a space that was designed with intention. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan sits down with Debbie Ouvier, Practice Administrator at Charlotte Skin & Laser, to introduce the Huntersville office location and the vision behind it. Debbie brings years of experience in practice management and walks through how this space was built from the gr...

Redness is not always acne, and treating it like acne could be making things worse. In this Rosacea Awareness Month replay, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan breaks down what rosacea really is, why it shows up, and how to finally get it under control with the right approach. She walks through the different subtypes, common triggers, and the combination of skincare, prescriptions, and in-office treatments that...

If you’ve ever Googled Accutane and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. What you find online can feel confusing, even intimidating, but the reality of treatment is often very different. In this episode of Queen City Skin, Dr. Emily O. McLean is joined by medical assistant Jane Lewis to break down what isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane, is really like from both a clinical and patient perspec...

What if the best way to learn medicine is to jump in and start doing it? In this episode of Queen City Skin, Dr. Emily McLean sits down with two of Charlotte Skin and Laser’s medical assistants, Samantha and Mansi, to talk about what it’s really like to train inside a busy dermatology practice. Both recent graduates preparing for PA school, they share how the program gives them hands-on clinical e...

The eyes are the windows to the soul and often the first canvas upon which time leaves its mark. If you find yourself bothered by dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, or sagging skin around the eyes, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan reveals why dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and loss of definition around the eyes demand a sophisticated, multi-modal approach. If your e...

Clean. Natural. Non-toxic. Those words sound comforting, but in skincare, they often mean more about marketing than medicine. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Dr. Emily O. McLean unpack what labels like “clean,” “natural,” “organic,” and even “medical grade” really mean. They explore why these terms are largely unregulated, how trusted brands test products for safety and efficacy, and why...

Growth factors, peptides, and exosomes sound futuristic, but they are already reshaping how we heal, rejuvenate, and maintain skin. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan walks through what these regenerative tools actually are, how they function in the skin, and where the science ends and the hype begins. She explains how they are used before and after laser treatments, how they support recovery a...

Few things spark anxiety like noticing more hair in the shower drain. But surprisingly, not all hair loss is the same, and not all of it is permanent. Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Robyn Allen, RN, walk through the most common types of hair loss, why they happen, and how dermatologists evaluate what’s actually going on beneath the surface. From stress-related shedding and hormone-driven thinning to sca...

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror after a bad night’s sleep and thought, “I look exhausted,” you weren’t imagining it. In this episode of Queen City Skin, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan is joined by Robyn Allen, RN, to unpack why sleep may be one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) tools for healthy, resilient skin. From overnight barrier repair and inflammation control to acne flares, rosacea, dar...

When dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic leaders from around the world gather in one place, patterns start to emerge. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan is joined by Clinical Manager and Nurse Injector, Kristin Brunson, RN, to share the clearest signals they brought home from the Global Aesthetics Conference 2025 in Miami. They break down what consistently rose to the top, including...

Viral skincare hacks can look like magic. Quick, flawless, and too good to be true. But beneath the good lighting and trending audio, is there any real skin science at work? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Dr. Emily McLean put the biggest TikTok and Instagram trends under the microscope, from salmon sperm facials to scalp spas, sharing what’s safe, what’s pure hype, and what might actual...

What if you could strengthen, sculpt, and support your muscles, all without breaking a sweat? In this episode, Dr. Rostan explores the science and artistry behind AccuFit, an FDA-cleared technology that rebuilds and retrains your muscle through precise electrical stimulation. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, rebuilding after weight loss, or simply wanting to feel stronger and more stable as...

For over two decades, estrogen replacement therapy carried a shadow: a black box warning that left countless women fearing a treatment once considered essential for health and vitality. But this week, the FDA officially removed that warning , rewriting one of the biggest stories in women’s medicine. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan sits down with Dr. Christopher Morris, board-certified OBGYN...

What’s scarier than a haunted house? Realizing that the “freckle” on your leg is actually a tick, or that your at-home filler kit was a terrible idea. In this Halloween edition of Queen City Skin, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Dr. Emily O. McLean share real dermatology stories from the clinic -- from creepy crawlies and mysterious lumps to DIY disasters -- and how they helped patients turn fear into re...

Your laser results don’t just happen in the treatment chair -- the real magic continues at home. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Alexxa Forte, cosmetic consultant at Charlotte Skin & Laser, team up to share their favorite post-laser skincare strategies to help patients heal faster, calm redness, and extend results long after the procedure. From soothing spring water sprays to advance...

Lasers aren’t magic wands, but in the right hands, they can transform skin. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan teams up with Alexxa Forte, cosmetic consultant at Charlotte Skin & Laser, to break down the often confusing world of lasers and energy-based devices. From redness, brown spots, and scars to overall rejuvenation, they explain how different wavelengths and technologies are chosen, w...

Is sunscreen actually safe? Or are we actually slathering on chemicals we should fear? In this episode, board‑certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Dr. Emily O. McLean unpack the viral claims about sunscreen safety, mineral vs. chemical sunscreens, vitamin D, and the myth of “healthy tans.” They share practical sun protection methods and products to enjoy the outdoors without sacrifici...

Drowning in a sea of “anti-aging” products? You’re not alone. In this episode, board-certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Dr. Emily McLean throw you a lifeline: the Skin Care Pyramid – a simple, science-backed framework Dr. Rostan developed to help patients focus on what really works. Learn the three essentials every routine needs, how to layer antioxidants and retinoids, and what to...

When most people hear "dermatologist," they think acne, Botox, or maybe that mole they’ve been meaning to get checked. But dermatology is far more than skin deep. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and Dr. Emily O. McLean pull back the curtain on what dermatologists actually do: everything from catching life-threatening skin cancers to helping patients feel like themselves again with...

Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser, this podcast here to cut through the noise — from social media myths to marketing hype — and bring you clear, evidence-based advice on caring for your skin at every stage of life. Connect with Us:  Website Instagram YouTube Faceb...