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Skin expert tips to unclog your clogged pores
How to Unclog Your Clogged Pores

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Get my dermatologist's tips for how to unclog your clogged pores and blackheads to have fresh, clean-looking skin! Sometimes the "dark stuff" you see in your pores is a collection of what pores naturally sec...

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how to get rid of blackheads
How to Get Rid of Blackheads - A Dermatologist Explains

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to get rid of blackheads is a question that spans your lifetime after adolescence. You never entirely outgrow the ability to make blackheads and unless you specifically treat them with your skin care rou...

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Don't Fry Day
Don’t Fry Day

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Don’t Fry Day marks the annual gateway to the sun damage season here in the Northern Hemisphere. Don't Fry Day is designated by the American Cancer Society as the Friday before the Memorial Day Weekend. It m...

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bedtime beauty skin care rituals
Bedtime Beauty Skin Care Rituals that Transform Your Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Can your bedtime beauty skin care rituals make a difference to your complexion? If so, why? And, if so, what rituals make a big enough difference to be worth your time and energy? Let me give you a dermatolo...

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how to treat eczema on your eyelid
How To Treat Eczema on Your Eyelid

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Eczema on your eyelid is called eyelid dermatitis. It usually happens because something touched your eyelid skin that you are allergic to or that was too harsh and irritating for your thin, eyelid skin. Eye...

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Anti-Aging Men's Skin Care Powerful
Anti-Aging Men’s Skin Care that's Powerful and Efficient

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Anti-aging men's skin care may go beyond the quick 'wash and run' bathroom routine of many men - BUT it does not require tons of time or effort either. Powerful multitasking products that combine steps and t...

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tretinoin use around eyes
Tretinoin Use (Retin-A and Renova) and Scaly, Puffy Eyelids

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Hi Dr. Bailey, I have scaly, puffy eyelids and I use tretinoin. I've read your posts on Retin-A and have had a question about a specific severe dry eye problem I encounter when using my Renova.  In fact, it ...

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what causes dark circles under the eye
What Causes Dark Circles under the Eye? Explanation & Cure Here

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What causes dark circles under the eye? We all get them from time to time and we all dislike them. Yes, almost everyone at some point in their life will have dark circles under the eye. Some people have the ...

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Best Vitamin C Skin Care Products
Using Vitamin C: How to Choose the Best Anti-aging Skin Care Products

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Adding vitamin C to your anti-aging skin care routine can benefit your skin - but it's also very tricky. That's because vitamin C is highly unstable and this is what causes so much confusion.  In a nutshell,...

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how to care for thin sensitive under eye skin
How to Care for the Sensitive Skin Under Your Eyes

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Skin care for skin under your eyes is important because the eye area skin is unique compared to the rest of the skin on your body. Yes, the skin below your eyes has its own set of skin care "rules." It's un...

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do you need sunscreen on your face and ears if you wear a hat
Should You Apply Sunscreen to Your Face & Ears Even If You Wear a Hat?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Do you need to apply sunscreen on your face and ears when you wear a hat? It's a great question. Another way to look at this question is: how dangerous is reflected UV light? Should You Apply Sunscreen to Y...

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best skin care during chemotherapy
Dermatologist’s Advice for the Best Skin Care during Chemotherapy

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Using the best skin care during chemotherapy is really important. Your skin is your body's biggest organ and it protects you from germs and other external environmental hazards. You need your skin to be in t...

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