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Skincare & Dermatology United States

Doctorly

Full Creator Stats Live · Updated 2026-08-19

Doctorly is a US-based YouTube channel co-hosted by Dr. Muneeb Shah and Dr. LJ Maxfield, both double board-certified dermatologists who built one of the more clinically rigorous skincare channels on the platform.

NicheSkincare & Dermatology TierMacro Engagement3.9%

Total Followers +0.2%

4.8M

Across YouTube, Instagram

Primary Platform

YouTube

3.6M followers · 75% of audience

Engagement

3.9%

vs. 1.5% category median

Sponsorship Tier

Macro

Est. $15K–$34K / IG post

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Performance Across Platforms

Updated 2026-08-19
PlatformFollowers30d GrowthEngagementPosts / wkLast upload
YouTube 3,580,000 +10K 3.9% 3 4 days ago
Instagram 1,224,073 +0 0.9% 0.7 5 days ago

Growth Trend

Last 365 days
WindowYouTubeInstagramCombined
Last 7 days +9K +0.3% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +9K
Last 30 days +10K +0.3% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +10K
Last 90 days +30K +0.9% +4K +0.4% +0 +0.0% +35K
Last 365 days +30K +0.9% +4K +0.4% +0 +0.0% +35K

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Recent Brand Partnerships

Last 12 months · sponsored content only
BrandTypePlatformDatePerformance vs. baseline
Sponsored content YouTube Aug 2026
Sponsored content YouTube Jul 2026
Sponsored content YouTube Jul 2026
Sponsored content YouTube Jun 2026
Sponsored content YouTube Mar 2026
Founder / owned brand Instagram Long-term
Brand ambassador Instagram Long-term
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Background

About Doctorly

Doctorly is a US-based YouTube channel co-hosted by Dr. Muneeb Shah and Dr. LJ Maxfield, both double board-certified dermatologists who built one of the more clinically rigorous skincare channels on the platform. Dr. Shah, who also co-founded the direct-to-consumer skincare brand Remedy Skin, established an early social media presence across short-form platforms before the pair channeled their combined expertise into longer-format, evidence-based content on YouTube. Their signature format — ranking or stress-testing products from major brands like Neutrogena against dermatological criteria — gives the channel a consumer-advocacy feel that distinguishes it from softer beauty content. The tone is frank and data-forward, with titles framed around clinical decisions rather than personal opinions.

Their audience skews heavily female and younger, concentrated in the 18–34 bracket, with the vast majority based in the United States — a profile that commands strong mid-to-high five-figure rates for sponsored placements. The sponsor mix is telling: alongside healthcare utility brands like Zocdoc, they regularly feature Korean skincare labels such as Haruharu Wonder and Dr. Althea, signaling credibility within the K-beauty space and an audience that cross-shops clinical and trend-forward products. Engagement sitting well above category median on YouTube suggests genuine community trust, which is the core asset for medically-positioned creators. As regulatory and consumer scrutiny of skincare claims intensifies, a channel with verifiable clinical credentials and a proprietary brand in market is well-positioned to deepen both audience loyalty and premium partnership activity.

Brand fit

Why brands partner

Doctorly reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories. Their sponsorship history skews toward Skincare / Beauty, a clear signal of fit for brands in those categories. Demonstrated partners include Zocdoc and Dr.Althea. Engagement on YouTube runs around 3.9%, which points to an audience better suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel campaigns than to pure-reach buys. The channel's mix of long-form YouTube integrations and Instagram Reels and Stories lets a sponsor choose between short awareness placements and longer, more detailed integrations. Because the audience follows beauty content rather than arriving through untargeted reach, sponsorships that match the channel's subject matter tend to convert more efficiently than broad placements. A consistent, on-topic posting focus gives sponsors a predictable, brand-safe environment, lowering placement risk compared with broad, general-interest channels. Campaigns here are best measured on qualified engagement and consideration within the niche rather than on raw impression volume. For United States-focused brands in Skincare / Beauty and related categories, Doctorly offers a defined, creative-fit audience rather than broad, low-intent impressions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield from Doctorly?

Doctorly is co-run by Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield, both double board-certified dermatologists based in the United States. The channel's stated mission is to deliver evidence-based, up-to-date dermatology and skincare information with full transparency — no editorial fluff, just clinical context from practicing physicians.

What is Remedy Skin and is it Doctorly's own brand?

Remedy Skin is a skincare brand founded by Dr. Shah from Doctorly, with its own Instagram presence at @remedyskin. Dr. Shah has promoted products from the line — including a cleanser — directly through his personal Instagram, making it one of the few dermatologist-creator brands built alongside a major educational channel.

Is Dr. Shah from Doctorly married to another doctor?

Yes — Dr. Shah's Instagram bio explicitly notes that he is married to an OBGYN, making theirs an entirely medical household. It's one of the personal details fans of the channel frequently reference, adding a human dimension to what is otherwise a clinical-education channel.

What does double board-certified dermatologist actually mean?

A double board-certified physician holds certification from two separate medical specialty boards rather than just one. For the doctors behind Doctorly, this credential distinguishes them from single-board practitioners and is central to the channel's claim of providing medically rigorous, evidence-based skincare information.

Did Doctorly really rank Neutrogena products as best and worst?

Yes — Doctorly published a video where Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield ranked Neutrogena products with what the channel called a "no mercy" format, separating standouts from formulations the dermatologists found less compelling. These brand-by-brand ranking videos have become one of Doctorly's signature content styles alongside ingredient deep-dives.

What acne scar treatments do Doctorly's dermatologists actually recommend?

Doctorly has published a dedicated ranking video on acne scar treatments, where Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield evaluate options from a clinical standpoint and separate evidence-backed choices from overhyped ones. The channel consistently prioritizes treatments with peer-reviewed research behind them, which is consistent with their overall evidence-first approach.

Does Doctorly recommend Korean skincare brands?

Doctorly has featured Korean skincare brands through verified sponsorships, including Haruharu Wonder and Dr. Althea, as well as YesStyle, a major K-beauty retailer. Their engagement with these brands reflects a broader dermatologist-community interest in Korean skincare formulations that prioritize active ingredients and barrier-supportive design.

What is Matrixyl and why does Doctorly keep mentioning it?

Matrixyl and Matrixyl 3000 are peptide complexes studied for their ability to signal collagen synthesis and reduce the visible signs of aging. Doctorly highlights them frequently because the ingredient has a more robust research profile than many anti-aging actives — fitting the channel's approach of only spotlighting ingredients where the clinical evidence holds up.

What brands has Doctorly been sponsored by?

Doctorly's confirmed brand partnerships include Zocdoc, Dr. Althea, YesStyle, Haruharu Wonder, and CurrentBody — a brand known for at-home LED light therapy devices. The channel has also worked with Kiehl's as a named partner, reflecting its reach across both mass-market pharmacy brands and premium skincare.

How big is Doctorly's YouTube channel?

Doctorly has built an audience of over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube, placing it firmly in the macro tier among educational health and skincare creators. Combined with its Instagram following, the channel reaches close to 5 million people total — with an audience that skews heavily female and toward the 18-to-34 age range.

How this page is built

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