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AEDIT posted "Should A Humidifier Be Part Of Your Skincare Routine?" and features Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Purvisha Patel's expert commentary on the benefits of humidifiers within a skincare routine. How do you turn your home (which, these days, might be doubling as your office) into a tropical, skin-soothing oasis in the dead of winter? Enter: humidifiers. Now that the winter season is upon us, dry conditions start to take residence in your home and, if you’re not careful, your skin. Less humidity, artificial heat, and warmer showers can all lead to dry skin, so upping moisture levels is a must. Flaky dry skin...

FOX13 Memphis posted "COVID-19 vaccine side effects: FOX13 separates fact from fiction" and features Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Purvisha Patel's expert commentary on the warning that came from the FDA after people with cosmetic fillers had side effects during the vaccine trials.A warning from the Food and Drug Administration about the possible side effects from the Moderna vaccine is raising some eyebrows.FOX13 talked to local doctors in order to separate fact from fiction.Purvisha Patel, Memphis dermatologist and doctor with Advanced Dermatology, spoke about the warning that came from the FDA after people with cosmetic fillers had side effects during the vaccine trials.Two people who...

Byrdie posted "Dermatologists Are Prescribing This Acne Medication to Treat Hair Loss" and features Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Purvisha Patel's expert insights on the effects of spironolactone on hair loss. According to a study conducted by JAAD, female pattern hair loss (abbreviated to FPHL)—which can range from thinning to bald spots, or even develop into alopecia—affects approximately 40% of women by age 50. Unlike men who typically see hair loss beginning at the temples and forming an “M” shape, Harvard Medical School defines androgenetic alopecia as “gradual thinning at the part line, followed by increasing diffuse hair loss radiating from the top of the head.” While...

Forbes posted "Why You Need An Eyelash Serum (And The Best Lash Growth Serums That Actually Work)" and features Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Purvisha Patel's expert commentary on how lash serums work, if they’re safe for everyone, and her top picks. Raise your hand if you'd like to have fuller, flutterier lashes. Now, raise your hand if you want to achieve that without using falsies or eyelash extensions (come on, I can't be the only one!). Turns out, there is a way to get doe-like lashes for real. Enter: Lash growth serums. First things first, are eyelash serums worth the hype? If you're a brow-raising...

Byrdie posted "The 10 Most Effective Home Remedies for Nail Psoriasis, According to Derms" and features Visha Skincare founder, Dr. Purvisha Patel's expert insights on home remedies for nail psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that leads to the development of ultra-dry skin and, in many cases, noticeable scales. While most cases of psoriasis happen on the skin and scalp, nail psoriasis is also possible. Board-certified dermatologist Purvisha Patel says that psoriasis occurs when the body’s white blood cells target the skin, joints, and nails. “The inflammation triggers an acceleration in the production of cells, known as keratinocytes, in the skin, nails, and other tissues,”...