Skin Care Articles

essential skin care products for a sunny winter getaway
Essential Skin Care Products For A Sunny Winter Getaway

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What are the best skin care products for a sunny winter vacation? Do you usually bring sun damaged skin back as a winter vacation souvenir? As a dermatologist I'm determined to protect my skin from the sun ...

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treat retin a dry skin winter
How To Treat Dry Skin Caused From Retin A Use In The Winter

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Hi Dr. Bailey! How can I treat dry skin in winter from Retin A use? I use and enjoy several of the products you recommend on your site. There may be others like me though that get particularly dry in the fal...

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best way to remove skin tags
What's the best way to remove skin tags?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The best way to remove skin tags depends on the skin tag including the size and where it is. I also like to use an exfoliating skin care routine in my dermatology practice. My patients and I feel it helps to...

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Pityrosporum folliculitis acne treatment
Pityrosporum Folliculitis Acne Treatment; many doctors don’t even know this

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Pityrosporum folliculitis acne treatment is something I do every day in my practice because this fungal acne is common. It is often also overlooked by both patients and other doctors as a cause of stubborn a...

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retin-a for acne and wrinkles
How to Use Retin-A Tretinoin for Anti-Aging, Acne and Wrinkles

By Cynthia Bailey MD

One of our most popular prescription medications for acne in dermatology is tretinoin (1) (Retin A). Why? Because it works well and it is also one of the most powerful skin care products in the war against a...

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dermatologist's tips makeup for post menopausal skin
Choosing The Right Makeup For Post Menopausal Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dr. Dr. Bailey: I was wondering if you have tips for me to help choose the right makeup for post menopausal skin? Your antioxidant skin care program has been such a help for my post menopausal skin issues.  ...

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dermatologist's advice for thick, rough and cracked feet skin
Dermatologist’s 3 Simple Steps For Soft, Sandal-Ready Feet By Spring!

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to get soft feet fast? Is it possible? Yes, with my dermatologist's 3 simple step foot care routine you can turn your rough feet into soft feet fast. I know that soft and pretty feet are a must for spri...

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Antioxidant-rich olive oil Sonoma County Olive Harvest
Antioxidant-Rich Olive Oil Bonanza Homegrown From Landscaping Shade Trees

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Antioxidant rich olive oil from our landscaping shade trees! What started as a practical and drought tolerant choice for a landscaping project has turned into a great source of extra virgin olive oil for my ...

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facial seborrheic dermatitis tips
Dr. Cynthia Bailey’s Tips for Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis Control

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Facial seborrheic dermatitis control has some good news! Simple changes in your skin care regimen will help you control your dry flaky skin on your face from facial seborrheic dermatitis (aka, facial dandruf...

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