Howard Murad, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, a trained pharmacist, and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at UCLA. He is the author of The Murad Method: Wrinkle-Proof, Repair, and Renew Your Skin with the Proven 5-Week Program. Murad maintains a successful medical practice in Los Angeles, where he has treated more than 40,000 patients. He believes that skin care and overall healthcare is intricately linked. Murad is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the North American Clinical Dermatologic Society.