Julie E. Russak, M.D., FAAD., is a Board Certified Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and founder of Russak Dermatology Clinic. Dr. Russak has received numerous honors and recognition of her clinical excellence, including being selected as a “New York Super Doctor” by The New York Times. Dr. Russak currently serves as Faculty at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she teaches Dermatology Residents and Medical Students.
Experts say these five trending skin-resurfacers should be on your radar now—plus, why you need them in your life.
Julie Russak, M.D., provides tips to help soothe itchy and dry skin and advice on how to best care for skin in the colder weather.
While over the counter options are quick and simple to implement into your lifestyle, make sure to consult your dermatologist before making any extreme changes to skincare and see if these changes are right for your skin conditions.
Originally used in cases of blood loss during open heart surgery, tranexamic acid is commonly used today to treat hyperpigmentation. Unlike skin-bleaching hydroquinone, it is safe for long periods of use—discuss it with a board-certified dermatologist first—and can be paired with other gentle acids, antioxidants like vitamin C, and SPF.