Most Americans aren’t aware of the connection between skin health and air quality: Only 25% of survey respondents say they improved the air quality in their home to benefit their skin. According to NYC board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Ryan Turner, “introducing an air purifier can help reduce harmful airborne particles at home to support overall skin health.”

We spoke with Dr. Ryan Turner, board-certified dermatologist, about the importance of clean air as it relates to skin health and the impact of air purifiers in his practice. Dr. Turner practices cosmetic dermatology, general dermatology, surgical dermatology, and laser surgery in New York City and uses the latest scientific research to guide his approach to the management of numerous dermatologic concerns. 

If your itchy acne is causing you significant discomfort or at-home topicals don't do the trick, Dr. Turner recommends consulting a board-certified dermatologist to come up with a plan that addresses your specific situation.

This molecule—which is sometimes referred to as “HA”—is beneficial to the complexion because it “attracts and binds water molecules and increases the water content of the skin to support hydration,” says Dr. Ryan Turner, a board-certified dermatologist. “When used correctly, it supports your skin’s barrier and is helpful in warding off dry winter skin,” he adds.

Before you fully adopt a new cleansing habit, keep in mind that dry washing is not foolproof. “Dry cleansing with certain products can be irritating to sensitive skin or those with inflammatory skin conditions,” says Dr. Ryan Turner, M.D., a New York City-based dermatologist.

Waking up with a zit on any day is annoying, but if you’ve got an engagement for which you want to look your best, an uninvited breakout can send you into a tailspin. If you deal with pimples in the reg, you’re probably well acquainted with how frustrating it can be figuring out how to treat acne.

These products work by lifting dead skin cells and debris from the outermost layer of your skin through the act of peeling the dried mask off. Compare that to chemical exfoliants, which use alpha- or beta-hydroxy acids to loosen the bonds between skin cells (Though it’s worth noting that many peel-off face masks also contain supporting exfoliating acids.) Traditional physical exfoliants like scrubs, on the other hand, use small, textured particles to remove dead skin cells and debris, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner, M.D. explain

In terms of what causes sebaceous filaments, Dr. Turner says that they are made from oil production and dead skin cells. Again, he emphasizes that this is totally normal. “Sebaceous filaments can be a natural process in the skin to move sebum to the surface of the skin for moisturization,” he says. Dr. Turner says that blackheads, on the other hand, pop up when there is excess oil, which clogs pores.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner, M.D. says melanated skin can get sunburned and experience the negative effects associated with prolonged UVB exposure, like skin cancer. “While melanated skin offers some natural protection, sun protection is advised for skin of all colors,” Turner says.

Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Ryan Turner, MD, adds that the fluid in the blisters may be white or clear and the adjacent skin may be red, swollen, and painful to the touch.