#dermatology

#dermatology

As we age, several things happen simultaneously in our skin. Antioxidant defenses in the skin decline, the composition of our sebum changes, and our cumulative UV exposure and environmental stress increase oxidative damage in the skin. As these things are weakening the skin, 2-nonenal has an opportunity to make its presence known.

Consultant dermatologist Dr Aiza Jamil says facial puffiness is usually caused by fluid retention and common triggers include high salt and alcohol intake, allergies and lack of sleep. Dr Tina Tian, also a consultant dermatologist explains most viral hacks fall into three categories - cold exposure, massage and temporary tightening effects. They can "genuinely reduce visible swelling and provide relief but the key word is temporary - they won't permanently change facial structure".

I caught myself doing it again last week-meticulously applying sunscreen to my face while completely ignoring my neck. It wasn't until I saw a photo from my friend's wedding that I noticed the difference. My face looked smooth and even-toned, but my neck? Let's just say it was telling a different story. The fine lines and slight sagging made me realize I'd been treating my neck like it was somehow immune to aging. Turns out, I've had it backward this whole time.

One user asked, "Now what made you say, let me go put some makeup on?" Another chimed in, "Why are people so afraid of aging?" Mostly, though, people questioned why someone would undergo such an intense procedure in the first place. Was this an example of skin care culture gone too far, or a part of dermatologic care that actually delivers results?

Check downtime, side effects, risks, whether you can fly afterward and whether the treatment is right for you - particularly if you're travelling (we've also offered advice on that below.) A good rule of thumb for judging how ethical a practitioner is? Notice how pressured you feel. If you're ever upsold, nudged toward extra tweakments or steered into something you didn't ask for, that's a red flag. Less is more - and the best clinicians will always make you feel informed, not persuaded.

Autumn is the season for layering up-and that goes for your skincare, too. As temperatures drop and the heating goes on, many of us notice our faces feeling tighter, drier and more easily irritated-a phenomenon dermatologists sometimes call 'autumn face.' Speaking to the Daily Mail, Dr Derrick Phillips, a consultant dermatologist and spokesperson for The British Skin Foundation, says it all comes down to the health of our skin barrier-the watertight seal that protects the skin's outer layer, the epidermis.

When 28-year-old Abigail Stein from London was prescribed a topical corticosteroid to treat her eczema, she trusted that her skin condition would start to settle. Instead, it erupted. What had begun as a stubborn patch of hand dermatitis spread aggressively across her body. Physicians prescribed stronger and stronger steroid creams, but things only worsened. Stein has had eczema since she was a child and is used to periods of flare-ups and remission.

If you don't already know Dr. Sandra Lee, a.k.a. "Dr. Pimple Popper," you for sure know her videos-those kinda gross but oddly satisfying, up-close-and-personal clips of clients' pores as the doc extracts pimples, cysts, bumps and the epidermal like. Those videos have garnered the doc a massive online presence, with nearly 9 million YouTube subscribers and over 6.4 billion total video views, plus nearly 17 million followers over on TikTok and another five million on Instagram.

There is no such thing as a safe tan. The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin is a sign of damage.

Nutrafol consists of numerous ingredients that have some data supporting their use in hair loss, including saw palmetto, which helps with pattern hair loss.

In the short term, yes, facial patches can temporarily smooth fine lines by keeping skin still and locking in moisture. They may help prevent deepening wrinkles if used consistently.