Featured in Yahoo! Health & Yahoo Life!

Dr. Green has been featured several times in Yahoo Health & Life including the following:

Wearing Socks in Shoes

Podiatrists and dermatologists are pretty firm on this one: skip the socks with closed-toe shoes, and you’re asking for trouble in “Doctors want you to stop wearing shoes without socks — here’s why” that asks Dr. Green, where she notes “Wearing socks (or nylons) year-round is important to support good hygiene,” she advises.

The core issue is moisture and friction. Feet can produce a surprisingly large amount of sweat daily, and without socks to soak it up, shoes become a warm, damp breeding ground for fungus and bacteria — raising the risk of athlete’s foot and odor. All the experts agree bare feet are fine for sandals, but closed-toe shoes — sneakers, loafers, boat shoes — should always be paired with socks. If sweat and odor are a persistent problem, the article also mentions antiperspirant sprays or foot powders as add-ons to use alongside socks, not instead of them.

Do red light face masks really reduce signs of aging?

Yahoo! Life spoke with Dr. Green this week in “Do red light face masks really reduce signs of aging? We talked to dermatologists to find out” – where she explains how it works – “Red light therapy works by emitting wavelengths of light that are absorbed by receptors on the skin,” when it is used, “Many dermatologists will employ red LED therapy after a chemical peel or laser session to reduce redness and inflammation after the procedure,” Green says.

She also touches base on the at home face masks – noting that “It is not yet known how effective at-home red light/LED face masks are, as there has not been much research into the LED devices on the market, but it’s best to consult your dermatologist before starting any type of red light therapy treatment.

Does Castor Oil Affect Hair Growth: Yahoo Life asks Dr. Green

Trends come and go often these days and one of them has been the use of Castor Oil for hair growth.  But Yahoo! Life asked several dermatologists in the article “Does castor oil really help with hair growth? We asked the experts, and their answer may surprise you” and found out that they all agree that there is no scientific evidence of this working.

Dr. Green notes that “most of the evidence regarding the effectiveness of castor oil on hair growth has been anecdotal,” and while castor oil has inflammatory properties that can help improve circulation and stimulate hair follicles, that does not help growth but rather means more nutrients and oxygen can reach your hair follicles, so your hair is less prone to breakage.