CeraVe Authors

Heather Woolery Lloyd

Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of DermFriends, an innovative platform and weekly newsletter focused on skincare education. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Woolery-Lloyd has earned recognition as a sought-after speaker at dermatology conferences. She has authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers and has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.

Alecia Folkes

Dr. Alecia Folkes is a Board-Certified dermatologist who currently practices medical and surgical dermatology in South Florida. Dr. Folkes enjoys educating her patients on the importance of sun protection in addition to utilizing gentle cleansers and moisturizers for maintaining an optimal healthy skin barrier.

Omar A. Ibrahimi

Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi is a board-certified dermatologist and a worldwide recognized leader in skin cancer, laser, and cosmetic treatments. He trained at top institutions like Harvard and UC Davis and has been honored as a Castle-Connolly Top Doctor since 2016. Dr. Ibrahimi is highly regarded among his peers and lectures at dozens of dermatology meetings each year. He serves as Vice President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery and on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, among various leadership roles.

Julie C. Harper

Dr. Julie Harper is a board-certified dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the owner of the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Harper is a Founding Director of the American Acne and Rosacea Society, which was organized in 2005, and served as the organization’s President from 2017-2019. She has published and lectured on the subjects of acne and rosacea nationally and internationally.