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Advice for different skin types
There are four skin types teenagers should know about in order to take proper care for each type.

Normal: This type represents a soft uniform skin with a good maintained elasticity. The skin is clean, without red/brown spots or chapping. It is neither dry or oily as a result of the well balanced oil/water rapport and good blood circulation. It is very easy to wash the skin with a gel-based cleanser or a simple soap and lukewarm water 2-3 times a day.

Dry: This type is characterized by dull, harsh, chapped look. You usually feel a tingling sensation. The pores are closed, the dryness comes from the atopic fall of the outer skin, mostly as a result of missing lubrication which keeps the skin furnished and hydrated.

Oily; The probability of having acne is greater on oily skins then other skin types, it is characterized by large pores and shimmery skin. Stress and hormonal changes can stimulate excess oil production. These patients should wash their faces up to 3 times a day with a gel formula cleanser or soap to remove excess oil and dirt. When washing your hair be careful not to let the water touch your face. Cleansers and products which unclog pores are recommended.

Combination; This skin type can upset you a bit, because you may experience 2 different skin types in the same zone. Teens’ skin type may vary regarding seasons, ex., it may seem dry during the winter and oily during summertime. This skin type is blackhead prone and enlarged pores characterize the T-zone. Make sure to wash your face 2-3 times a day with lukewarm water and gel base cleanser or soft soap, use hydrating creams on the dry zones and protect your skin from sun rays and environmental factors which may worsen the problem.

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Dermatologist examines mole on patient’s neck
While sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic, people are tackling all sorts of DIY projects from baking bread to sewing COVID-19 masks. Some people are even trying DIY surgeries, such as removing a mole or skin tag.

Dermatologists caution that at-home surgery can go seriously wrong quickly and unexpectedly. Trying to remove a mole or skin tag at home could cause a deep-seated infection. You could cause unstoppable blood loss. To get life-saving care, you’d have to go to the emergency room (ER).

If you have a mole or skin tag that you want to remove, you can still contact a dermatologist.

During the coronavirus pandemic, some dermatologists offer telemedicine appointments. This allows you to consult with a dermatologist while sheltering in place. If the spot on your skin needs immediate care, you can schedule an in-person visit.

Whether the spot on your skin requires immediate medical care or can be removed later, you want to see a dermatologist. Here are five reasons why:

5 REASONS TO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST FOR MOLE, SKIN TAG REMOVAL

A mole that grows, itches, or changes in any way could be skin cancer.
If you remove this mole at home, the cancer can spread before it’s found.

Find and treat skin cancer. Skin cancer can appear on your skin in many ways. It can look like a changing mole, new growth, or scar. When you see a dermatologist, you receive the care you need to find out whether or not you have skin cancer. If you have skin cancer, you can receive expert medical care.

If you remove a mole at home that’s actually a skin cancer, you can leave behind microscopic cancer cells. These cancer cells can multiply and spread deep into the tissue beneath your skin. If you have melanoma, these skin cancer cells can spread quickly throughout the body. This is why melanoma is called the deadliest skin cancer.

Caught early and treated, melanoma is highly treatable.

Control infection risk. When doctors cut into skin, they follow guidelines that dramatically reduce the risk of infection. Without this knowledge, you risk developing a serious infection, which can require a trip to the ER.

Minimize scarring. Any time you wound your skin, you risk developing a scar. Dermatologists have the expertise required to reduce scarring.

Prevent loss of movement due to scarring. If you cause a scar on skin that covers a joint, such as a knuckle or elbow, the scar can limit how far you can move your finger or elbow. Dermatologists understand this risk and use their expertise to help avoid this.

Avoid difficult-to-stop blood loss. Before treating you, your dermatologist will ask questions about your medical conditions and medications that you take. This information helps your dermatologist know what could cause difficult-to-stop bleeding and take necessary precautions.

Dermatologists also have the in-depth medical expertise required to remove skin growths with the least amount of injury. Without this knowledge, it’s easy for you to nick a blood vessel or cut into a vein unexpectedly.

It’s understandable that you may want to do everything you can to treat yourself at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Dermatologists are helping people do this when possible. They’re also providing information to help you avoid unnecessary risks, such as DIY mole removal.