Author: Tom Patriot

Dermatologists Explain How Light Therapy Works To Treat Acne

Tom Patriot

For the entirety of my teen years, I had terrible acne that left me feeling embarrassed and socially awkward. I remember uncomfortable days in school, asking fellow classmates how they got their perfect skin, researching special diets to make my acne clear up and trying every acne product and treatment under the sun (my mother can vouch for this). It was my senior year in high school when my acne started to clear up, but only with the help of a blue light treatment. The treatment, which helps eliminate acne-causing bacteria that can cause inflammation, basically…

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Yes, You Can Get A Yeast Infection In Your Armpit

Tom Patriot

Yeast infections are most commonly associated with vaginas, as most women know all too well (three out of four women will experience a yeast infection in their lifetime). But most people are unaware that it’s possible to get yeast infections in their armpits ― and men and women are both susceptible. Joshua Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai who holds a doctorate in medicine, spoke with HuffPost about yeast infections in the armpits. He started with a little information about the different kinds of yeast infections and explained…

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8 Surprisingly Down-To-Earth Wellness Tips From Cindy Crawford

Tom Patriot

“If I look back over 25 years, for sure it starts with sleep,” Cindy Crawford said of how she maintains her health and wellness. The Huffington Post met with the 48-year-old supermodel, entrepreneur and mother of two teens earlier this month in Topanga Canyon, California at an Urban Remedy retreat to get her take on how she maintains a healthy lifestyle — both physically and emotionally. Here are her tips for a healthier, happier life. 1. SLEEP. “Sleep is when your body restores itself,” said Crawford. “That’s why even the ingredients…

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WATCH: Lip Fillers Can Lead To Cysts, And Those Cysts Have To Be Popped

Tom Patriot

Caution: Lip fillers can leave cysts when they are poorly injected, and those cysts have to be popped. Dermatologists have become known for posting stomach-churning videos of procedures they perform in-office. And as a result, watching gigantic pimples being popped or viewing blackhead removal in close-up slow motion has become a guilty pleasure unlike any other for some people. Until now. United Kingdom-based cosmetic doctor Tijion Esho has gotten in on the trend by posting clips of himself popping the lip cysts that can develop from botched fillers. Esho told HuffPost it’s necessary to remove the cysts because “if…

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