Channel Title: Dr. Abby Channel Description: I'm Abigail Waldman, MD, a Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at a Harvard Medical School affiliated hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. I post daily short uploads aimed at bringing you education on Dermatology, skin health and skin care because I believe Dermatology should be accessible to everyone. In depth long form videos and expert interviews are uploaded periodically. <video> Dermatologist's pick for back acne, folliculitis and hidradenitis suppurativa. #folliculitis Description: Hibiclens is an antimicrobial soap that kills most bacteria including MRSA. Its what surgeons use to scrub with before surgery and its use to clean prior to surgery. Works on pretty much any skin condition caused by bacteria. Just dont get in your eyes or ears!! Always talk to your doctor if you're concerned about serious skin infection. </video> <video> Comment if you or someone you know gets these little cysts (milia). #milia Description: </video> <video> Rash from a heating pad? Dermatologist explains. #erythemaabigni Description: This rash is called erythema ab igni and is caused by regularly apply heat to the skin. It often is seen in patients applying hot water bottles to the abdomen to relieve pains associated with endometriosis and gastrointestinal issues, but I’ve also seen it on the back and legs from sitting close to a space heater or keeping your lap top too long on your legs. </video> <video> 2 ingredients that make all the difference for skin texture and hyperpigmentation. #sunscreen Description: </video> <video> Who else is superstitious when it comes to their skin? #skincare #clearskin Description: </video> <video> Dermatologist reacts to skincare routine for nodulocystic acne. 🎥 tt rylie #skincare #acne Description: </video> <video> Would you ever take a dilute bleach bath for a bad eczema flare? #eczema #dermatologist Description: These are 3 dermatologist approved tips for dealing with bad eczema flares. 1. dilute bleach baths (1/4-1/2 cup household bleach in a full tub of water) can help remove staph aureus bacteria that can trigger and worsen eczema 2. wool and other harsh materials can make itching and symptoms of eczema worse. Instead wear lose cotton clothes 3. Baths and showers (especially with hot water) cause evaporation of moisture from the skin. Make sure to lock in moisture with your favorite thick moisturizer as soon as you get out of the bath/shower. </video> <video> What you should use instead of a pore strip to get rid of blackheads for good. #blackheads Description: Pore strips may be satisfying but they aren't a permanent solution for blackheads. Make sure blackheads don't come back by using a salicylic acid or sulfur wash regularly. </video> <video> Dermatologist tips to reduce body odor #bodyodor Description: Over the counter antimicrobial soaps like panoxyl (benzoyl peroxide), hibiclens (chlorhexidine) and antibacterial soaps reduce bacteria that produce odor. Glycolic acid can lower the skin pH making it inhospitable for odor causing bacteria. Subscribe for more ways to reduce body odor </video> <video> Do you or your kids have eczema? Make sure you’re following these bathing tips. #eczema #dryskin Description: </video> <video> Which of these dermatologist tips for sebaceous filaments has worked for you? #skincare Description: Want to know how to deal with sebaceous filaments? Watch this video to learn dermatologist tips on how to treat and prevent them for clear, smooth skin. #skincare </video> <video> If you've ever developed a funny rash after sipping margaritas on vacation...this could be why. Description: For those of you who enjoy limes with your margaritas, listen up! Limes and other citrus fruit on the skin can sensitize the area to sun leading to a blistering rash called phytophotodermatitis that is similar to poison ivy. </video> <video> Dermatologist reacts to ASMR lip skincare routine #skincare #lips Description: Dermatologist reacts to lip care routine. video credit tt Fanny/skincare & ASMR </video> <video> What shoes do you absolutely love for working in healhcare? #healthcare #doctor Description: </video> <video> Comment with treatments that have worked for your keratosis pilaris. #dermatology Description: </video>

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I'm Abigail Waldman, MD, a Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at a Harvard Medical School affiliated hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. I post daily short uploads aimed at bringing you education on Dermatology, skin health and skin care because I believe Dermatology should be accessible to everyone. In depth long form videos and expert interviews are uploaded periodically.

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