Ranella Hirsch, MD, FAAD :: Boston Dermatologist

Fitness

“Douse a wet washcloth with moisturizing body wash to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate all at once.”

“Use hydrogen peroxide. It may sound scary, but it's safe.”

“A pumice buffs the [knees and elbows] skin here best â€“ but use it gently.”

“Yes. If the hair on your head is naturally dark, so will the stuff on your tush.”

“Head straight for the face and body lotions with alpha hydroxy acids, which slough away skin-dulling cells.”

“It's now estimated by the American Cancer Society that one in seven people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime.”

“Now people are planning for prom the way they do a wedding. ”

“The lactic acid obtained from milk sugar is great for acne-prone skin.”

“Wearing thermals, sweaters and coats traps sweat, oil and bacteria close to your skin, which causes blemishes.”

“With few exceptions, everyone over the age of 30 should be on some form of retinoid if they want to look younger.”