I’m a dermatologist – here are the five seemingly-innocent things I would NEVER do to my skin in order to keep it healthy and avoid rashes or CANCER
A dermatologist has shared the five things you should never do and why they are dangerous to your health.
Dr. Jean-Charles is a board-certified skin expert based in Austin, Texas, who regularly shares tips and tricks on her TikTok account, where she has more than 227,000 followers.
She recently revealed the products consumers should stop using, including heating pads and flushable wipes.
In a viral video that has been viewed more than 6.4 million times to date, Dr. Jean is against using these everyday products if they want to boost their health.
A dermatologist has shared the five things you should never do and why they are dangerous to your health
Dr. Jean Charles is a board-certified skin expert based in Austin, Texas, who regularly shares tips and tricks on her TikTok account, where she has over 227,00 views
She recently revealed the products consumers should stop using, including heating pads and flushable wipes
She captioned the clip: “Nothing excites me more than seeing people walking barefoot through the airport.”
In her video, the dermatologist started by discussing what not to do if you have warts.
“I would never scratch or chew warts,” added Dr. Jean added.
She explained that warts were caused by a virus and that picking at them could spread the warts, making the situation even worse.
'Warts are caused by the HPV virus and can spread easily if you prick them. And can result in multiple warts from just one wart,” she added.
Dr. Jean revealed that she had treated several patients who chewed their warts and then developed them on their mouths.
The dermatologist said that you should use the over-the-counter drug Compound W to get rid of warts.
She noted that covering warts with duct tape also helped.
The medical expert also revealed that she should never use natural deodorants as they are made with essential oils and fragrances that can cause rashes.
The dermatologist discussed what not to do if you have warts
She then talked about the dangers of heating pads.
“I would never use heating pads or space heaters for extended periods of time,” she said.
The dermatologist added that this can lead to “permanent discoloration and, in some cases, the formation of skin cancer within that rash.”
Then Dr. advised. Jean users about the dangers of using disposable wipes.
“I would never use flushable wipes, especially if I'm cleaning there,” she said.
She noted that the ingredients in the wipes can cause allergic reactions.
'It contains fragrances and preservatives that are known contact allergens. The itching can be unbearable,” the dermatologist explained.
The medical expert also revealed that she would never use natural deodorants as they are made with essential oils and fragrances that can cause rashes.
Instead of relying on natural deodorant, Dr. Jean that you should use benzoyl peroxide.
Finally, she told viewers never to walk outside without shoes.
People flooded the comments section, praising the doctor for her tips
People flooded the comments section, praising the doctor for her tips.
One person said: 'The heater leg problem happened to me. The stains disappeared after a few weeks when I stopped using the heater.'
Someone else commented: 'I got the WORST rash when I tried natural deodorant. Never again.'
Another user wrote: 'Ugh, the heating pad is so hard! It feels so good.'
“Thanks for sharing,” a fourth person added.