On TikTok, Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, an American dermatologist followed by more than 1.5 million people, shared “five things” you should never do at the risk of damaging your skin.
1/ Puncture a button in the “danger triangle”
The “danger triangle” or “death triangle” characterizes the area of the face from the bridge of the nose to the upper lip. That is, the nose, nostrils, Cupid’s bow and the top of the upper lip. “If you pop a pimple here, there is a risk that bacteria from the skin will enter the bloodstream, which has a direct connection to the skull and brain through what is called the cavernous sinus. This can lead to serious infection, as well as blindness or even death,” Dr. Zubritsky warns. No thanks.
If you are stressed and absolutely want to pop a pimple on your face to relieve yourself, choose another, less dangerous area and do it correctly. Do not use your fingers or nails. Even if they are clean, they carry germs that can potentially superinfect the area. Gently squeeze the unwanted item on each side with a tissue cut in half. But if the pimple does not “empty” despite the pressure, stop there. It is probably not ripe!
2/ Going to bed with wet hair
Who, due to lack of time, has never gone to bed after taking a shower, with damp or even completely soaked hair? “Sleeping with wet hair can create a humid environment, which can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus,” explains Dr. Zubritsky. Additionally, when wet, hair is more vulnerable, which can promote breakage, thinning and hair follicle damage.
3/ Place your laptop on your knees
When watching a movie in your bedroom, it’s common to place your laptop on your lap. But that’s potentially dangerous, warns Dr. Zubritsky. “Prolonged exposure to heat sources like laptops or heating pads can lead to a skin condition called erythema a bignea. This can cause discoloration that can last for a very long time.” In France, we speak of “heater dermatitis”. Due to a vascular lesion, with deposits of hemosiderin in the skin, the affliction, benign, presents itself in the form of hyperpigmentation of the skin. The lesions fade naturally in a few weeks or years for the less fortunate. In the most severe cases, your dermatologist will prescribe a fluorouracil cream.
4/ Use retinoids to treat acne locally
“Retinol and retinoids actually prevent and treat acne, so you want to make sure you apply it all over your face,” explains Dr. Zubritsky. As a reminder, retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A widely used in the treatment of skin conditions including acne, eczema, and psoriasis, but also in anti-aging products. Retinol is a form of retinoid very often used in cosmetics as an anti-aging or exfoliating ingredient. Capable of sending messages to the majority of skin cells, it allows you to obtain visible results on the skin.
5/ Waxing your face while taking retinoids
“Retinoids cause increased skin sensitivity, which can lead to painful, irritated, or even chemical burns after hair removal,” warns Dr. Zubritsky. In France, the most telling example is Roaccutane, used in the treatment of severe acne (nodular or inflammatory acne) resistant to other treatments, including antibiotics. This drug is known for its common side effects such as dryness of the mucous membranes (lip, nose and eyes) and skin. But it is especially controversial because scientists suspect it of being linked to a high risk of suicide…
Source: www.topsante.com
