Skin Care Articles

anti aging skin care treatment with tretinoin and glycolic acid
Using Glycolic Acid and Retinol or Tretinoin (Retin A) for Wrinkles

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist’s Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatment Glycolic acid, retinol, and the prescription medicine Tretinoin (Retin A) are all powerful anti-aging skin care ingredients that are game-changers for fighting ...

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skin care to heal psoriasis
Best Skin Care to Heal Psoriasis

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The most important skin care tips to heal psoriasis are those that keep your skin deeply hydrated. Dry skin is damaged skin and psoriasis always gets worse when skin is dry and damaged. Tips to Heal Psorias...

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winter skin care mistakes
4-Step Winter Skincare Routine & Best Products

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist Tips to Prevent Dry, Cracked Winter Skin Winter weather is really hard on your skin. In the middle of winter your skin will show signs of dryness – rough and scaly texture, tightness and itchin...

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Skin care routine has to transition when fall arrives.
Fall Skin Care Tips: How to Transition Your Routine from Summer

By Etela Ivkovic

Dermatologist Advice on Adjusting Your Routine and Products Cooler windy outside air combined with heated indoor air always pulls moisture out of your skin, leading to dry itchy skin and even eczema [1]. As ...

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Fungus white patches, Tinea Versicolor, on the skin of someone's back.
What are White Spots on Skin: Causes & Treatments

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Have you noticed unexplained white spots on your skin? There are several causes of white spots developing on the skin, some are common and some are rare, some have important health implications and others do...

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what is the best skin care to fade sun spots
How to Get Rid of Sunspots & Prevent New Ones

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist-Recommended Products, Removal & Prevention Tired of stubborn age spots making you look older? Noticing more and more dark patches on parts of your skin exposed to sun such as the back of yo...

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How to apply and layer tretinoin in a skincare routine.
How to Apply Tretinoin Cream: A Guide to Demystifying Its Use

By liz pires

Tretinoin, often known by its brand name Retin-A, is a dermatologist-favored powerhouse for combatting skin aging. But navigating its application and layering with other skincare products can be confusing. F...

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Demodex mites and rosacea on facial skin are linked and can be treated.
Demodex Mites and Rosacea: Treatment Methods and Causes

By Etela Ivkovic

Demodex mites in rosacea - it's confirmed by scientific information [5] that Demodex mites play an important role in rosacea! Anyone with rosacea knows how frustrating the condition is and how few good treat...

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Retinol is effective for anti-aging rosacea skin care.
Retinol, Retin A and Tretinoin for Rosacea: Best Anti-Aging Treatment

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Do you have rosacea and have you been searching for an effective treatment and anti-aging skin care routine? You may have heard about retinol, retin a, and tretinoin for rosacea and how tricky they may be to...

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dry skin dermatologist's treatment tips
Dry Skin - Dermatologist's Treatment Tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Heal and prevent dry skin with my dermatologist's treatment tips developed from over 30 years of dermatology practice. It is important to treat dry skin by using a skin care routine that does not damage your...

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Best practices for makeup and healthy skin.
Makeup Tips & Healthy Skin Care Best Practices

By Etela Ivkovic

Have you heard conflicting makeup and skin care tips from “experts” on when and how you should apply your makeup and sunscreen, what the best makeup and sunscreens are for your skin type (think sensitive ski...

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does sunscreen expire
Does Sunscreen Expire?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Many sunscreens are labeled with an expiration date but can you use out of date sunscreen? The answer is no. Sunscreens don't keep their SPF forever. The SPF represents fresh sunscreen and ingredients start ...

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