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GalleryIf Acne Is Still One Of Your 99 Problems, These May Be The Surprising Reasons Why
In the slim chance you haven’t already heard, acne isn’t only a teenager’s problem. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) reported adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s, even 50s can develop the common skin condition, which is to say they grow up to continually struggle with pimples, deep lumps like cysts, black- and whiteheads.
Acne isn’t limited to a person’s face either. According to the AAD, nearly 85 percent of people will experience acne on their face, chest, and back at some point in their life. And if a person’s preferred treatment is still to pop or squeeze a pimple, they’ll increase the likelihood of acne-related scarring.
The age-old advice when it comes to reducing acne is to pay special mind to oily, bacteria-ridden skin — growth of the bacteria P. acnes is a leading cause of the condition — as well as saying no to stress and eating healthier foods. Think less dairy, more vitamin E and antioxidants.
There are other commonly-touted natural solutions for acne, such as tea tree oil, increased daily water intake, and cooking more with the spice turmeric. And of course, there are medications your dermatologist can prescribe.
However, the Food and Drug Administration recently announced that so many of the popular acne treatment medications can cause rare, potentially fatal allergic reactions. So if following all this advice (pre-meds) doesn’t do much for your skin, here are the more surprising sources of acne.
Pillow Cases
Pillow cases get zero afterthought. You put one on, flip it over when it’s not cool, rinse, repeat. Yet they actually double as a sponge for your skin products, sweat, drool, and hair products, Allison Tray, owner of the Tres Belle Spa in Brookly, N.Y., told Medical Daily in an […]
GalleryCould Contrave Be New Weapon in Obesity Battle?
Dr. Roshini Raj joins TODAY to discuss an FDA-approved weight-loss drug called Contrave that takes a different approach to one of our country’s biggest health problems.
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GallerySurprising Skin Insights From a Shrink, a GYN and a Gastroenterologist
Doctors in fields other than dermatology shed light on the sneaky things that can affect your complexion.
By Grace Gold
By now, you’re probably pretty familiar with classic dermatologist advice: Wear sunscreen daily, cleanse and moisturize your skin, and don’t pick that zit! But increasingly, specialists from other areas of medicine are bringing their unique, science-informed perspectives to the world of skincare. From gastroenterology to gynecology, here’s what other experts can teach you about your skin.
What a gastroenterologist knows:
Your digestive tract protects skin. Probiotics are rich in the proteins, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates that stabilize the skin’s immune system and help protect against environmental aggressors, says New York gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, who co-founded the TULA skincare line that uses probiotic technology. “Topical use of probiotics has been shown to stimulate skin’s protective mechanism, balance ‘good’ bacteria in skin, guard against UV damage and improve elasticity and collagen production,” she explains. To get your probiotics internally too, eat fermented foods like kefir, kimchi and miso, or try the dairy-free, vegan and kosher GoodBelly probiotic, Dr. Raj recommends.
What a gynecologist knows:
Hormones age skin. Estrogen peaks in our 20s and then slowly declines over the next few decades, causing every woman to age hormonally with texture and clarity changes. “Declining estrogen results in loss of collagen in our skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” explains gynecologist Rebecca Booth, a co-founder of VENeffect skincare that implements natural plant-phytoestrogens to improve elasticity in skin. Ingredients are inspired from the reproductive vitality of plants. By stabilizing levels, Dr. Booth says the healthy glow of skin at peak hormonal balance can be restored and preserved.
What a psychiatrist knows:
Stress makes skin more sensitive. Feeling unnerved by your morning commute or that argument […]
Gallery9 Surprising Diseases That Dermatologists Find First
Seeing a skin doctor isn’t just about checking for moles or getting a cream for acne or wrinkles. Dermatologists may see early signs of everything from celiac diseases to diabetes.
By Lauren Gelman
Your next dermatologist visit could reveal important health information that’s more than skin deep.
Some 30 to 40 percent of issues dermatologists see may be related to underlying chronic conditions, estimates Lisa Grandinetti, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “Skin is the window to your health,” says Wilma Bergfeld, MD, senior dermatologist in the department of dermatology in the Cleveland Clinic. Medical dermatologists are seeing more and more skin issues especially related to immune system problems, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. In many cases, dermatologists might help discover conditions during routine visits—before a specialist would—which can ensure patients get treated in earlier stages of illness. Here are some important conditions your skin doctor has her eyes on. (For more details on what any of the rashes or skin issues named in this piece look like, we highly recommend looking at Google Images).
Diabetes
Diabetes is very common—almost 10 percent of Americans have it. Dr. Grandinetti estimates that about half have some kind of skin disease. The main one is called acanthosis nigricans, a velvety thickening of the skin that occurs around the neck and in the underarms. Usually patients with these dark patches don’t know they have diabetes when we see them, says Dr. Bergfeld. “In dermatology, they tend to be younger, so we pick up these cases early.” Skin tags are another sign, but they’re not an automatic red flag. “Everybody gets skin tags under their arms every now and then, or in the groin area […]
GalleryEmbarrassing Digestive Troubles with Dr. Roshini Raj
Gastroenterologist at NYU Medical Center and author of “What the YUCK” Dr. Roshini Raj joined us live to talk about some of the most embarrassing digestive troubles. People living with common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, who experience diarrhea, gas, bloating, stomach pain or frequent bowel movements, may attribute this to stress or an improper diet. These people may even sweep their symptoms under the rug and not speak with their doctor for fear of embarrassment but what they don’t know is that they could be living with a medical condition that can be treated.
GalleryMy TULA Skin Care Three Day Challenge and Review
Ok so I’m getting close to my thirties cough-cough, ok forties and there are some visible changes in my skin. I can see and feel dryness and blotchiness in my combination skin. My skin tone appears uneven and my concealer is my best friend these days. I am definitely not opposed to plastic surgery to help me look more youthful (no judgments please) but I have decided I will rule out all other alternatives first.
Recently, TULA launched a new skin care line that my friends have been raving about. I decided to give Tula a try and see if this was any better than other products I’ve tried. I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Roshini Raj, the creator of TULA skin care line. I found it interesting that she is a gastroenterologist and not a dermatologist. She had a very interesting approach to skin care.
I asked her what made TULA different from other skincare products out on the market? “We use many ingredients that are good for you internally and topically. Probiotics is quite unique in skincare and definitely and on the frontier. Very few products have this ingredient.”
Daily Tula Regimen includes:
Purifying Face Cleanser
Illuminating Face Serum
Revitalizing Eye Cream
Hydrating Day and Night Cream
My first step in looking more youthful is changing my facial regimen. I have spent hundreds of dollars on facial products that claim they are the best and will make you look more youthful. Lately I have resorted to cheap grocery brand facial products because quite honestly I don’t see a difference anyway. I am very impatient and want to see results right away. So that is why I decided to give Tula a three day challenge. This is enough time to rule […]
GalleryJoan Rivers’ Outpatient Procedure: What You Need to Know
Joan Rivers was undergoing an outpatient procedure on her vocal cords before slipping into a coma. TODAY contributor Dr. Roshini Raj, an assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine, joins TODAY’s Erica Hill to discuss what you need to know about outpatient procedures.
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GalleryWhat Went Wrong with Joan Rivers’ Procedure?
Could Joan Rivers have been saved?
Last Thursday, August 28, she was having an endoscopy at an Outpatient Endoscopy clinic on New York’s Upper East Side. Then, something went horribly wrong.
Dr. Roshini Raj is Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU. She told INSIDE EDITION, “When you’re manipulating the throat, touching the throat with a scope, you may cause some irritation that leads to swelling.”
Joan was believed to be under anesthesia, reportedly Propofol, the same medication involved in the death of Michael Jackson.
Dr. Raj said, “Propofol is generally very safe, but as we’ve seen with Michael Jackson and other unfortunate circumstances, Propofol is a powerful drug and it can potentially cause unfortunate events.”
Sources say Rivers’ crisis truly began when her throat seized during the procedure. She stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest.
Dr. Raj said, “If someone’s throat swells up, it literally could start closing up and that will impede the flow of air. They don’t get oxygen. They stop breathing.”
She was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital just eight blocks away. But with cardiac arrest, every second counts. Now, many are wondering whether it was too risky for Joan Rivers, who was 81 years old, to have her procedure at the clinic instead of a hospital.
“You do take age into account. But there is no strict age cutoff. So it doesn’t mean just because someone is at a certain age, that it can’t be done in an outpatient setting. The overall health of the person is more important,” said Dr. Raj.
Joan arrived in critical condition. She was put into a medically induced coma and was said to be resting comfortably. But she was put on life support.
Two days ago, she was moved out of intensive care into […]
GalleryTULA Probiotic Skin Care: New Beauty Breakthrough
I’ve been sold on the benefits of taking high quality probiotic capsules daily, but I only recently became aware that topical probiotics (in yogurt, for example) have been shown to help clear skin of acne and decrease skin sensitivity, redness and inflammation.
To achieve these benefits, you could, of course, simply apply yogurt which contains live and active cultures (like Activia) to your face.
Or you could try the new Tula line of probiotic skin care products created by Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa and sold on QVC.
QVC sent me a complimentary sample of the Tula Probiotic Skincare Discovery Collection (sells for $49.95) to try. This travel-friendly kit consists of small sizes of Purifying Face Cleanser, Illuminating Face Serum, Hydrating Day and Night Cream and Revitalizing Eye Cream.
Ingredients include rice proteins; vitamins A, C and E; fruit extracts and omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, as well as a complex that includes yogurt extract, green tea extract and blueberry extract.
The promise: To help boost dull-looking skin, cleanse pores, nourish skin and help to fight free radicals.
I used all the products, following directions to first wash my face with TULA’s Purifying Face Cleanser and pat dry with a clean towel. Next I applied a dime-sized amount of Illuminating Face Serum over my face, followed by a thin layer of Hydrating Day and Night Cream. Finally I patted a small amount of Revitalizing Eye Cream on the skin around my eyes.
I found all the products to have a light and very appealing consistency. Used in the morning, the cleanser worked gently and thoroughly. The serum was absorbed quickly and left the skin feeling smooth and silky. My only complaint with this product had to do with packaging; the dispenser stopped […]