7 Skin Problems And What To Do About Them At Home During COVID-19 (or When To Go To A Doctor)

When skin problems arise, you would normally head to your dermatologist’s office. While that might not be possible right now as a result of COVID-19, here are 7 potential skincare scenarios and what to do about them.

• PROBLEM: I HAVE A BIG CYST!
• SOLUTION:
  • In-office: Cyst injection!
  • At home: Mix topical hydrocortisone 1% with moisturizer and salicylic acid, apply 2-3 x day but not more often. Apply ice to calm down inflammation. Don’t pick!
  • Links to purchase:
    • Cortisone
    • Salicylic Acid

• PROBLEM: THE LINES ON MY FOREHEAD ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY!
• SOLUTION:
  • In-office: Time for botox! Our most popular treatment 🙂
  • At home: Use professional skincare with peptides and retinol. A Russak favorite: Revision Revox 7 to smooth lines, and RoC Retinol Correction.
  • Links to purchase:
    • For 10% off and free shipping on Revision Skincare products, click HERE, search for Russak Dermatology as your provider and check out with code RSC10
    • RoC Retinol!

• PROBLEM: MY FACE IS SAGGING AND DEFLATING!
• SOLUTION:
  • In-office: Time for your filler appointment!
  • At home: Professional skincare such as Skinceuticals HA Intensifier (inhibits the break down of natural hyaluronic acid in our body by inhibiting hyaluronidase, the enzyme that breaks down endogenous HA), and hydrates the skin from within to provide a plump appearance. Other serums and creams with HA: B5 gel from SkinCeuticals, Neutrogena hydro-boost gel)
  • Links to purchase:
    • For free shipping and samples on SkinCeuticals products, click HERE, copy the pop-up code, and paste the code in the promo code box at checkout
    • Neutrogena hydro-boost gel

• PROBLEM: MY ECZEMA AND ROSACEA ARE FLARING UP!
• SOLUTION:
  • In-office: Schedule a telemedicine appointment with us so we can write a prescription to help!
  • At home: For eczema, Vaseline® Clinical Care™ Eczema Calming Lotion and CeraVe Cream (ceramide and niacinamide containing creams for anti-inflammatory effects), For rosacea, Sulfa face wash such as Grandpa’s Thylox sulfur-based cleanser
  • Links to purchase:
    • Email info@russakdermatology.com to schedule your telemed appointment
    • Vaseline
    • CeraVe
    • Sulfur Cleanser

• PROBLEM: MY DARK SPOTS AND MELASMA ARE GETTING WORSE!
• SOLUTION:
  • In-office: Chemical peel, Clear+Brilliant or PRP Microneedling treatment
  • At home: AHA or BHA peel pads (decrease pigment production in melanocytes and increase cellular turn over, removing superficial spots on the skin), maintain with SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 (Tranexamic Acid lightens up pigment), AMBI Fade Cream (2% Hydroquinone for resistant melasma spots).
  • Links to purchase:
    • For 30% off Lytera 2.0 and all SkinMedica products, click HERE
    • Peel Pads
    • AMBI Fade Cream

• PROBLEM: MY SKIN AND HANDS FEEL SO DRY!
• SOLUTION:
  • In-office: Hydrafacial!
  • At home: A good hydrating mask like SkinCeuticals BioCellulose mask or Phyto-Corrective Mask, and a nourishing, hydrating moisturizer like Triple Lipid Restore. For your hands, we love Neutrogena Norweigan Hand Cream or CeraVe Healing Ointment. Pro tip: slather on your hand moisturizer, cover with gloves overnight while you sleep to wake up with silk smooth hands!
  • Links to purchase:
    • For free shipping and samples on SkinCeuticals products, click HERE, copy the pop-up code, and paste the code in the promo code box at checkout
    • Neutrogena
    • Cerave

• PROBLEM: SHINGLES
• SOLUTION: Know the signs, please call your doctor as soon as possible. You cannot treat this by yourself without help from your doctor. Email info@russakdermatology.com or call 646-873-7546 and leave a detailed voicemail