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The Cutis Edit

Dermatology, decoded.

Thoughtful guidance from Dr. Christina Marcelus—plus personal stories, product notes, media features, and Cutis MD updates.

Dr. Christina Marcelus, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Cutis MDTHE PERSONAL EDIT

COMING FIRST

My Acne Journey—and What I Wish More Patients Knew

A dermatologist’s personal perspective on breakouts, dark marks, patience, and building a routine that is actually sustainable.

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THE PRODUCT EDIT

Products Worth Knowing About

What earned a place in this month’s routine—and why.

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IN THE PRESS

Dr. Marcelus in the Media

Recent interviews, articles, and expert commentary.

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EXPLORE THE EDIT

Skin Explained

Clear answers about acne, eczema, pigmentation, HS, and more.

Hair Notes

Scalp health, alopecia, CCCA, styling practices, and treatment.

Personal Stories

Honest reflections from a dermatologist who is also a patient.

Product Edit

Ingredient-focused recommendations without the marketing fog.

IN THE MEDIA

Expert commentary & features.

Dr. Marcelus shares practical, evidence-based perspectives on acne, psoriasis, skin care, and everyday dermatology.

CNN UNDERSCORED

Exosomes in Skin Care: What to Know

Dr. Marcelus shares expert perspective on the science, safety, and evolving role of exosomes in skin care.

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MEDESTHETICS

Foods That Help Manage Psoriasis Symptoms

A closer look at nutrition, inflammation, and the role food may play alongside medical psoriasis care.

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NEW YORK POST

The Weirdest Places You Can Get Acne—and How to Treat Them

Expert guidance on breakouts that appear beyond the face and how treatment may differ by location.

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STYLECASTER

The Best Skincare Finds at CVS

Dermatologist-informed product guidance for building an accessible, effective skin-care routine.

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Research & published work.

Selected peer-reviewed work spanning dermatology, cancer biology, viral oncology, and community-centered care.

2025 · LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE

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2020 · GENOME MEDICINE

Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Virus-Positive and Virus-Negative Merkel Cell Carcinoma

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2017 · mBIO

Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Exhibits Dominant Control of the Tumor Genome and Transcriptome

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2015 · JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY

Malawi Polyomavirus Is a Prevalent Human Virus That Interacts With Known Tumor Suppressors

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