Skin Care Blog

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...

Dry and Oily Dehydrated Skin Explained Dear Dr. Bailey, What is the difference between dry and dehydrated? A lot of skin care lines carry different products for dry skin and so-called dehydrated skin. Can t...

A good, natural beard oil will fight inflammation and allergic reactions that can play havoc with your skin.

With so much true and false information about skin care available, it can be hard to keep any of it straight. To help you sort through the information, I want to help you understand some important facts rela...

Skin care "resolutions" that I've seen featured in the media for the New Year have focused on some curious topics (in my opinion as a dermatologist). Is this really where you should put your effort and energ...

How to soften feet overnight? It's a 911 stat emergency when cute sandals beckon. I’ve got a home remedy product combo that works wonders to whip rough feet into shape fast. Keep these products on hand for w...

Tips from the dermatologist to avoid dry, cracked skin this season from winter itch. Winter weather is really hard on your skin. In the middle of winter your skin will showing signs of dryness – rough and sc...

Does Your Elbow Skin Need Help? Elbow skin thickens and gets rough and scaly because it is exposed to a lot of friction. Elbow skin is extensor skin, just like skin on your knees and knuckles. Extensor sur...

Top Skin Care Mistakes and Myths As a dermatologist, I’ve seen many people working hard to take good care of their skin but falling for some of the big myths and mistakes that seem to have a life of their ow...

Simple hand care for dry skin is really important to prevent chapping. I often see dry hands doing routine skin exams. Surprisingly, many people don't really understand the simple changes in hand care that c...

I’ve used glycolic acid body care products in my dermatology practice for years.   I’ve personally used them to keep my own body skin soft for over 30 years. The photo here is my skin at age 63 thanks to AH...

Dyshidrosis is a type of eczema that includes tiny blisters on the palms and fingers that are itchy and tender. The cause of dyshidrotic eczema is unknown, and the eczema often flares-up out of the blue. Dys...