In the News

Dr. Krant’s Webinar – “Back to the Basics: Healthy Skin Lifestyle and Cosmetic Procedures Anyone Can Start With!” for the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York

 

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Good Housekeeping – “Dermatologists Explain the Skincare Benefits of Glycolic Acid”

“Glycolic acid works every time you use it, and it begins to work immediately.”

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Woman.com – “Is Toothpaste On A Zit Truly Effective? (We’ve All Tried It)”

“Benzoyl peroxide is so effective and reliable for acne because it works via several different mechanisms at once…”

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The List – “Skincare Ingredients That Can Restore Collagen In Your Face”

“…using a collagen cream is likely doing nothing for your skin, as it is difficult for the creams to absorb into the skin.”

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RealDaily – “What Your Fingernail Lines Say About Your Health”

“…if there’s one very pronounced line and you don’t recall hitting your nail on anything, it could be a sign that a tumor is growing at the root of the nail, says Dr. Jessica Krant.”

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Glam – “Here’s Why You Tend To Get Ingrown Hairs In Specific Parts Of Your Body”

“…the pubic hairs that crop up along your bikini line are usually coarser and curlier than your armpit or leg hairs, which is why they tend to curve back under the skin instead of lashing straight out…”

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Allure – “The Best Target Facial Cleansers Under $30 for a Clearer Complexion”

“…Both antimicrobial, killing bacteria and other organisms, and an exfoliant, helping to unclog pores and gently debride the surface layer of skin.”

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The Beet – “What is Vegan Collagen?”

“Contrary to popular belief, collagen itself is not directly part of your hair strands and nail plates but does play a big role in the health of your hair follicles and nail beds.”

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Self – “Best Skin-Care Products for Aging Skin—That Dermatologists Actually Use”

“Self-educating about ingredients, speaking to your board-certified dermatologist and other non-physician skin professionals, and trial and error are all going to be part of figuring out what’s most helpful for you.”

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Everyday Health – “6 Easy Snacks for Your Anti-Psoriasis Diet”

“I do believe patients who tell me that dietary and lifestyle changes affect their skin.”

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NBC News – “How to take a shower, according to dermatologists”

“Shaving should happen at the end of a short shower so the hairs are damp but not too swollen from too much heat and steam, which causes hair swelling that later leads to ingrowns when the shaved hairs dry and shrink below the skin surface.”

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The Healthy – “A Dermatologist and Dietitian Just Listed the 5 Worst Foods That Age Skin Faster”

“Research shows the standard Western diet consisting of meat and dairy, which contains cholesterol but no fiber, causes inflammation and skin to age faster.”

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New York Magazine – “The 11 Very Best Women’s Deodorants and Antiperspirants”

“This is my longtime favorite antiperspirant, I’ve used it for many years.”

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Time – “You Asked: Why Does Nail Polish Remover Hurt My Nails?”

“Over-manicuring or extended smothering of the nail with polish, gels or acrylics can lead to thinning and weakening of the nail plate, which makes the protective nail surface into more of a cellophane wrapper than a hard shell casing.”

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The Ladders – “If you use one of these when you shower, it could be disastrous for your health”

“Dr. Jessica Krant, M.D., founder of Art of Dermatology LLC and a board-certified New York City dermatologist warns against using these tainted loofahs claiming to cleanse any open wounds, nicks or scabs could inevitably lead to a nasty staph infection.”

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US News – “Beware of These Hidden Causes of Acne”

“Acne is a complex medical condition caused by four factors: hormones, inflammation, bacteria, and dead skin cells that clog pores.”

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US News – “Try These At-Home Sunburn Treatments”

“It’s not worth having such a bad sunburn after day one that you have to stay inside the rest of the weekend and watch everyone else having fun through the window.”

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Men’s Journal – “How to Fight Dandruff”

“Dandruff itself does not cause other health risks, but interestingly, it can tend to come out more strongly in people suffering from chronic illness.”

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Everyday Health – “9 Celebrities with Scars”

“There is no single, reliable, perfect scar treatment, but depending on the scar, injecting it with corticosteroid to flatten and relax it, using silicone gel sheeting, or occasionally some types of laser may be helpful. Massage and time are also great factors in improving scars.”

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US News – “B.O.? Uh Oh! How to Cope with Body Odor”

“Bromhidrosis is a medical condition that causes abnormally stinky sweat that is very difficult to manage—far beyond what you’d smell like after a couple days without showering after daily gym workouts.”

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ABC News – “10 Nervous Habits That Hurt Your Health”

“Do not pick at pimples or itchy areas. Treat them gently with topical creams and plenty of moisturizer.”