Call ’em laugh lines, battle blemishes or experience etchings. Wrinkles are a natural and universal part of aging. These creases primarily form as the skin loses collagen and elastin, which provide structure, firmness and elasticity. Certain habits can accelerate this process, making lines and grooves appear earlier and deeper. Blame genetics, hormones, dehydration, insufficient sleep, … Read more
Are you caught in the “glow trap”? A leading dermatologist is speaking out against some viral skincare routines, warning that Gen Z’s obsession with online beauty hacks is leaving their faces red, raw and burning with “influencer inflammation.” “One patient recently came in convinced she had ‘sensitive skin’ for the first time in her life,” … Read more
Talk about a lobe low. According to a dermatologist, keeping your studs in while you sleep isn’t doing your future self any favors. “I’m gonna give you some advice so that when you’re sitting around with your girlfriends 20 years from now and they’re all complaining of this cosmetic issue, you’re gonna be like, well, … Read more
Is your 10-step skincare regimen all style and no substance? “I’m always a little surprised at how many people will invest in high-end treatments or complex routines, but skip the fundamentals,” Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board certified dermatologist at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue, told The Post. Engelman often sees three glaring skincare slip-ups — including … Read more
Shave it for later. Tired of post-shave bumps, redness and those pesky ingrown hairs? TikTok dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis is spilling her secrets to banishing them — and it’s downright opposite to what you’d expect. TikTok dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis — whose viral clip boasts 342,000 likes — is spilling the tea, and it’s downright … Read more
Here’s another reason to slather on some SPF this summer — especially if you’re planning to bare it all. Jenna Bush Hager revealed this week that a trip to a topless beach in Spain during high school left her so scorched, her chest turned green. “If you get burned, it’s not pretty,” the 43-year-old “Today … Read more
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The heat is on! The arrival of warm weather means picnics in the park, sandcastles on the beach — and if you’re unprepared, sunburns on your skin. There’s no need to be a hot mess this summer. We’ve got you covered. Here are the best skincare practices for summer, including two ingredients to look for … Read more
Let’s face it — your pimple may be more problematic than you realize. A Harvard-trained dermatologist warns that some benign-seeming blemishes could be cancerous. Dr. Daniel Sugai urges patients with persistent pimples that last longer than a month to seek treatment. “If you have a pimple that won’t go away in four weeks, please see … Read more
Crotch cream for dream skin? Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist, has taken to TikTok to share an unexpected treatment for fine lines and signs of aging. Idriss eschews the use of facial fillers, telling her patients and 1.1 million followers, “If you have smile lines or wrinkles around your mouth and they really bother … Read more
A top dermatologist is bursting to share the best way to pop a pimple. Experts strongly advise against popping pimples no matter how much you want them gone, but if you really can’t resist here’s the best way to do it. Dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano revealed the four-step way to drain that sucker the “right … Read more
It’s a hard no on the nose, folks. Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center of the face as the “triangle of death,” also known as the danger triangle, and warns potential poppers to avoid performing at-home extractions … Read more
Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist, has taken to TikTok to share her tips for keeping hands looking youthful. Idriss explains that the hands are “one of the biggest telltale signs of your age.” She promises there are three ways to hack that number, and No. 1 is sunscreen: “This is the literal fountain of … Read more
Don’t let summer be a flop because of toenail fungus. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist near Denver, is sharing two home remedies for the common but mortifying occurrence of mold under toenails. He suggests soaking feet in a blend of equal parts white vinegar, yellow Listerine and water twice a week for 15 minutes and using Vicks … Read more
Don’t be all, like, uncool this summer. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is sharing the four things she would never do when the weather turns warm — walk barefoot by the pool, use citrus in the sun, shave over warts and sleep with wet hair. Zubritsky often shares skincare tips on … Read more
Your old shaving routine just isn’t cutting it. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is sharing three hacks for a smooth shaving experience — shave in the direction of hair growth, always use a shaving gel or cream and exfoliate often. “[We] want the glowiest, smoothest, razor-burn-free shave this summer,” Zubritsky declared to … Read more
You won’t burn after reading. With a startling number of adults confessing to never wearing sunscreen, an NYC-based board-certified dermatologist is revealing exactly how much you need to prevent sun damage. NYC-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe says two finger lengths of sunscreen “should cover your face, your neck and the ears for most people … Read more
Shorely you can’t be serious. Just in time for Memorial Day, a board-certified Houston dermatologist is sharing five skincare no-nos for the summer. Dr. Andrea Suarez, who goes by “Dr. Dray” on TikTok, wants you to avoid boozing in the sun, applying sunscreen with poor protection, buying sunscreen with insect repellent, peeling your sunburn and … Read more
Read between the lines. Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi, is “begging” her 1.4 million TikTok followers to check their nails for a vertical line, which could indicate a subungual melanoma, a rare, but serious type of skin cancer. “If you have a dark-pigmented vertical streak going down your nail, this absolutely … Read more
She’s got a bag of tricks for unsightly under-eye bags. A Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist is sharing three ways to reduce puffiness under eyes caused by fluid accumulation. “These are generally worse in the morning and swell with allergies, poor sleep or salty foods. Under eye bags or puffy eyes from fat require removal,” Dr. Neera Nathan, 35, … Read more