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Things Dermatologists Rarely Talk About

Things I always tell my patients but people rarely talk about

Retinol isn’t just for your face. Your neck, hands, and arms age faster because they get a lot of sun exposure too using retinol there at night can help smooth and improve texture over time.

Getting razor bumps after shaving? Try shaving in the direction of hair growth and gently exfoliate beforehand. Shaving does NOT make hair grow back thicker it only feels that way because the ends are blunt.

Hibiclens isn’t meant to be an everyday body wash, but it can help certain areas if you struggle with body breakouts or folliculitis.

Hypochlorous acid sprays are underrated for sweaty or acne-prone skin. Great after the gym or during hot weather to help keep skin feeling fresh.

Tiny bumps on your arms or legs? A combination of glycolic acid or lactic acid with a urea cream can help smooth rough “strawberry skin.”

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