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Dermatologist-approved hack to treat fungal acne with Head & Shoulders is ‘8/10’
Everybody wants a quick yet effective fix when it comes to pimples. Unlike the bogus beauty hacks on TikTok, an unconventional treatment for fungal acne is approved by a certified dermatologist.
Don’t believe everything you see on TikTok, especially concerning beauty and skin. While some claims, such as the impact of sleeping position on your face are legit, DIY home remedies like Apple Cider Vinger for skin tag are a big no-no.
Dermatologist comments on shampoo hack for acne
Shampoo can be multipurpose, it seems. In a TikTok video, Dr. Aamna Adel discusses three beauty hacks widely promoted on TikTok. While she approves some, trying the rest is just not worth it. One such hack she considers relatively safe is using dandruff shampoo for fungal acne.
Particular Head & Shoulders – popular anti-dandruff shampoo. The properties of the shampoo can reduce the fungal activities on the face, but it isn’t recommended for people with dry or sensitive skin. The dermatologist warns you to use it with caution.
Dr. Aamna explains that the shampoo contains zinc pyrithione, which attacks the yeast Malassezia, responsible for causing the breakouts. However, Head & Shoulders cannot be used to treat other types of acne and is advisable for fungal infections only.
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We recommend consulting your dermatologist before trying it at home. Dr. Amal gives the hack 8/10 while “recommending” it.
Hacks she disapproves of
The dermatologist talks about two other beauty tips from TikTok that she disapproves of. The first one is oil cleansing to get rid of blackheads.
Dr. Aamna says the oil may loosen the dead skin cells in your pores, but the blackheads won’t be “popping out like sesame seeds.” She gives it a 4/10.
She also doesn’t recommend using flax seed masks as “DIY Botox” – “immediately no.” The dermatologist says flax seeds can hydrate your skin, but there’s no way it would reduce wrinkles like some beauty influencers claim.
Meanwhile, a neuroscientist suggests a 3-step-anti aging treatment, which can be “painful” but “it’s worth it.”
Dr. Aamna Adel, an NHS dermatologist based in London, warns against using ground coffee under your eyes to brighten dark circles as TikTok videos claim.
The dermatologist with over 1.5 million followers on�TikTok�is a member of the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group and actively uses the platform to discuss all things, skin, hair, and nails.
