Meet Dr. Loretta Ciraldo

Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist, Founder of Dr. Loretta skincare

Dr. Loretta, a pioneer in research and formulation, is also a practitioner, a mother, a speaker, and a friend. Though she has formulated some of the most effective products on the market, what sets her apart is 40+ years of working with her patients. She’s designed a realistic set of products with a deep understanding of the struggles, frustrations, and dreams we all have for our skin.

Education

In 1978, Dr. Loretta graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, New York.

Professional Accomplishments

  • From 1975 to 1977, Dr. Loretta studied UVA effects on skin at Harvard Medical School and contributed to the creation of the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification
  • From 1979 to 1982, Dr. Loretta was the resident and Chief Resident in Dermatology at the Albert Einstein Collage of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
  • In 1984, Dr. Loretta created the first Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic at the University of Miami School of Medicine 
  • In 1993, Dr. Loretta began formulated professional skincare sold exclusively in physicians offices and in 2018, she launched Dr. Loretta skincare.