Dr. Eddie
Valenzuela,
MD, FAAP
Dr. Eddie is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Facial Fortress. His experience developing Happy Cappy products for sensitive skin helped shape this medicated wash for adults.
The origins of Facial Fortress
Adults told Dr. Eddie they were using his pediatric medicated wash on their own beards and scalps. Their feedback drew his attention to dandruff care within an adult grooming routine, including the skin beneath facial hair.
That experience sparked Facial Fortress. He worked with an R&D team to develop a medicated wash for men’s face, hair and beard.
The Happy Cappy connection.
Dr. Eddie began exploring the idea for Happy Cappy in 2014 and founded Pediatric Solutions, LLC in 2016. He remains CEO of the company behind Happy Cappy and Facial Fortress. The first Happy Cappy medicated wash launched in 2018.
Dr. Eddie’s clinical background
Dr. Eddie has practiced pediatrics continuously since 2010 and continues to see patients in Houston while leading Pediatric Solutions, LLC.
His clinical experience includes diagnosing and managing pediatric seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, cradle cap and atopic dermatitis. Caring for children with these concerns informs his attention to sensitive skin, clear explanations and routines families can follow. At Facial Fortress, he applies that perspective to product development for adults.
Read Dr. Eduard (Eddie) Valenzuela’s full biography at Happy Cappy for his complete professional history and credentials.
Dr. Eddie’s work on Facial Fortress
Dr. Eddie’s approach to Facial Fortress brings together a defined medicated purpose, attention to sensitive skin and the practical needs of face, hair and beard care.
The resulting 3-in-1 wash contains pyrithione zinc 0.95% to help relieve flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. The Facial Fortress formula and benefits page explains the formulation choices. The Ingredients & Drug Facts page provides the full formula, directions and warnings.
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