Category: Skincare

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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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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Experts tasked with identifying skin cancer in laboratories often disagree over diagnoses, according to a new study. Nearly one in five suspected cases of skin cancer are likely diagnosed as more advanced than they really are, researchers found. Similarly, nearly one in five are likely diagnosed as less severe when they’re actually more severe. “The diagnosis is made by a human,” said lead author Dr. Joann Elmore, of the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. “There is no molecular marker or machine that will tell us what the…

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Run an online search for “snail essence,” and you’ll find a whole host of skincare productsthat feature snail secretions ― yes, the goo that comes out of a snail ― as a key ingredient. Used as a skin treatment in ancient Greece, the substance has made a big comeback in recent years as a Korean-based beauty trend. Brands like Tony Moly and Missha sell moisturizers, masks, makeup creams and serums with snail slime in them, and a snail-infused “EscarGlow” facial has made its gooey mark on New York City. New York City dermatologist Tabasum Mir told HuffPost exactly where snail secretions come from. “When snails are agitated, they excrete a thick fluid as a means to…

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Most of us are familiar with botulinum toxin injections (commonly known by their brand names as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) to erase facial wrinkles. But Botox can also help people who suffer from excessive sweating, which is known as hyperhidrosis. In order to put a halt to sweating, it’s become increasingly more common to receive Botox injections in the armpits. And now, people are getting injections in their groin, as well. Interview with Dr. John H.Tu, M.D. from the University of Rochester Department of Dermatology and dermatologist for Dermatology Associates of Rochester. He filled us in on all the…

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