Parade asked the question consumers often ponder in the skincare aisle: Does expensive skin care work better? Dermatologists quoted in the article say no – formula matters more than price. They say a higher price can reflect high-quality ingredients, scientific research, and a more cosmetically elegant scent or texture. However, the increased costs can also reflect marketing expenditures, including packaging and branding, as well as retail markup. The dermatologists recommend splurging on high-quality formulations of vitamin C and retinol, while saving money on cleansers and moisturizers. One other tip for consumers comes from dermatologist Dr. Danny Guo, who points out that the phrase “medical-grade skin care” is a marketing term with no regulatory backing.
Parade also wrote about how to address the skin effects of GLP-1s. Dermatologist Dr. Kseniya Kobets says “Ozempic face” is driven by overall weight loss as well as changes that occur in the dermal white adipose tissue that supports the skin, according to the latest research. She cautions against skincare products that promise to grow new facial fat. Instead, she recommends retinoids that support dermal collagen, humectants that attract and retain water in the skin, and peptides to enhance skin quality. For patients considering cosmetic treatments, such as fillers and injectable biostimulatory treatments, Dr. Kobets recommends patients consult a dermatologist early in the weight loss journey.
NewBeauty detailed the so-called “Disney rash” – exercise-induced vasculitis (EIV) — which can occur in people who have been standing and walking several miles a day, especially in the heat, such as at theme parks. Dermatologist Dr. Joel Schlessinger says patients with EIV experience what appears to be a rash on the lower legs, which is in fact burst capillaries. In the article, Dr. Schlessinger and dermatologist Dr. Jacob Beer differentiate EIV from hives, and encourage people experiencing prolonged or worsening symptoms to see a dermatologist.
Don’t get caught off guard in your office visits. Be in the know by reading these consumer articles on skin, hair, and nail health:
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- Allure: Treating eczema and milia simultaneously
- Cosmopolitan: Fall skincare trends
- EatingWell: Tomatoes for healthy skin
- Everyday Health: Do shampoos for hair loss work?
- Glamour: How to remove makeup
- Good Housekeeping: How to get rid of forehead wrinkles
- Health: Best time to apply deodorant
- Health: Sun sensitivity and aging
- Men’s Health: Bar soap vs. body wash
- Men’s Health: Retinol benefits for men
- NewBeauty: How to treat chronic hives
- NewBeauty: Rezpegaldesleukin’s potential for eczema
- NewBeauty: What calms rosacea
- NewBeauty: What to know before getting Sculptra
- Prevention/Yahoo! Health: Dandruff vs. dry scalp
- Real Simple: Fall skin care
- Real Simple: How to apply moisturizer
- Real Simple: Skincare habits to start
- TIME: How to treat age spots
- Vogue: Glass skin steps
- Women’s Health: How to layer sunscreen
- Women’s Health: Skincare mistakes of women over 40
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