How to take care of skin and hair: the best kept secrets of dermatologist Ricardo Ruiz, one of the best in Spain

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is not only one of the most renowned

in our country -he works in a super clinic in Madrid where he directs a group of top skin professionals, the

a temple where the most pomegranate of Madrid society, from celebrities to 'common mortals', like this one who writes-, but also speaks well and explains better, as he already demonstrated in his book 'What your skin says about you' (

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For him there is no secret that is worth when it comes to skin and hair care.

It is also demonstrated by his team, where some of the

and more in Spain practice.

That is why we went to Ruiz to discover his essential beauty tips, those that, both

we better write down... and follow to the letter.

Take care of your aesthetics, but do not obsess

30 years ago, when someone wanted to look younger, they had to have surgery, and these surgeries were aggressive and sometimes did

"Today aesthetics has been democratized and

are more available to the majority of the population. Dermatologists are experts in handling minimally invasive techniques that, used prudently and with common sense, help our patients to age gracefully and discretion", defends.

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Use an appropriate cosmetic protocol

Your dermatologist will make a diagnosis of the type of skin you have and will recommend an appropriate cosmetic protocol, taking into account that

is

"You don't have to spend too much on creams. For example, our anti-aging formula for both men and women is based

such as

in the morning and then applying

At night combining a derivative of

with a comfort moisturizing cream, and exfoliate the skin twice a week," recommends the expert.

Some time ago he told YO DONA that, in his opinion, "the greatest advances that exist in cosmetics are the following in order of importance:

(hydroquinone, kojic acid, etc.), and antioxidants (vitamin C)".

Check your moles once a year

Ricardo Ruiz, in addition to being a 'general dermatologist', has always placed great emphasis on an increasingly widespread disease,

in its treatment, but above all in its prevention.

Because taking care of the skin is not only aesthetic, but also health.

And since "

are going to have skin cancer, dermatologists are specialized in prevention and early diagnosis."

For this reason, for Ruiz, the first step towards beautiful and healthy skin is "an annual visit for

where your dermatologist checks all your moles and gives you the assurance that you do not suffer from any malignant skin problem."

"And if you have

get a mole map," she recommends.

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take care of your hair

Are you worried about hair loss?

The hormonal cause causes 95% of alopecias, says Ricardo Ruiz.

"If you go to see your dermatologist, he will make a diagnosis of your hair problem, and based on that diagnosis, he will prescribe an appropriate treatment,

In addition, in an interview with YO DONA on the occasion of the presentation of his book 'What your skin says about you', Ricardo Ruiz commented: "In our offices we constantly see people who worry because their hair is thinning

that there are many 'fake news' or

such as that cutting it makes it grow faster or that it is bad to wash it every day or that

In the end, the important thing is to put yourself in the hands of dermatologists with experience in the capillary field".

Don't forget your nails

The nails,

on many occasions, indicate the existence of certain

"We can diagnose psoriasis, heart or lung disease or

says the doctor.

Sometimes moles on the nails appear as a dark line called melanonychia.

"Remember that

on his toe," Ruiz tells us.

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