Common Skin Mistakes That Drive Me UP THE WALL

As a dermatologist, there are a few things I would never make a habit of doing to my skin. In this video, I’m breaking down five skin mistakes I personally avoid, including popping pimples in the so-called “triangle of death,” getting a “margarita burn” from lime juice and sun exposure, using Hibiclens or chlorhexidine on the face, repeatedly exposing the skin to heating pads or space heaters, and going to sleep with wet hair. We’ll talk about what’s actually happening in the skin, how serious these risks really are, and what I would recommend doing instead. I’ll explain why the triangle of death on the face has such an alarming name, what phytophotodermatitis or “lime burn” looks like, why chlorhexidine should be kept away from the eyes and ears, how heating pads can cause erythema ab igne (also known as toasted skin syndrome), and whether sleeping with wet hair is actually as bad as people say. And as always, “never” comes with some nuance. This isn’t about being afraid of your skin or following a list of arbitrary rules, it’s about understanding the biology so you can make smarter decisions about what’s actually worth avoiding. Other videos you should check out: Products I Would Never Buy at Sephora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo5Van_gcLI&t=27s Skincare Trends That Need to STOP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDU2uM2qaQ8 SHOP: CERAVE (CERAVE.COM) | Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-90031080 PANOXYL | Acne Foaming Wash*: https://go.shopmy.us/p