Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly 20% of children — suffer from seasonal allergies. These spring snifflers experience a reaction to airborne substances such as pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Unfortunately, it’s possible to endure year-round nasal congestion, coughing and … Read more
It’s one of the rarest — and most devastating — genetic disorders doctors encounter. Harlequin ichthyosis affects just a handful of newborns each year in the US, but the condition is unmistakable, marked by a thick, armor-like layer of hard scales at birth. Once considered a death sentence, medical advances have helped some children survive … Read more
If you’re not taking proper care of your skin, one doctor warns, looking bad is the least of your worries. “Most people think it’s skin deep — the skin is really its own thing, and your health is totally separate,” Toronto-based plastic surgeon Dr. Cory Goldberg told The Post. Or, he said, they might think … Read more
Watching your hair gray and your skin crease has long been considered an inevitable part of life, but a new study has revealed promising avenues for combating visible signs of aging. Few hormones have been used in anti-aging skincare — mainly topical retinoids like retinol and tretinoin, as well as estrogen, which treats symptoms related … Read more
Fasten your seat belts — it’s gonna be a glam-free ride. Dolling up for a flight is skincare sin, according to a primping pro, who’s advising divas against caking on the cosmetics while traveling the not-so-beauty-friendly skies. “Being on an airplane is literally one of the worst things you can do to your skin,” warned … Read more
Scrub-a-dub-dub. Saving your skin doesn’t have to cost a fortune, according to Dr. Mamina Turegano. The triple-board certified dermatologist revealed five free hacks for keeping your skin looking plump and moisturized — and they’re easy to try immediately. Turegano, who has over one million TikTok followers explained that the way you shower and wash your … Read more
Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more
Washing hair is sometimes not enough to combat dandruff. Scalp and skin experts say there are various causes for the flaky skin condition — and not everyone can get rid of it by using standard shampoo. Alexia Donovan, director of client services at the Barber Surgeons Guild, a hair restoration and grooming lounge with locations in New York … Read more
When small things really blow your mind it’s usually a sign, you’re onto something good; at least this was the case when a friend of mine whom I will dub the Vaseline Master, enlightened me with a plethora of uses for the petroleum jelly substance, marketed to heal dry skin. While it can also raise an eyebrow or … Read more