Skin Care Articles

Demodex Mites and Rosacea: Treatment Methods and Causes
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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best treatment for flaky facial skin
Best Treatment for Flaky Facial Skin from Dandruff and Rosacea

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The best treatment for flaky facial skin is a common question I answer, especially from my dermatology patients who suffer from facial dandruff and rosacea. I received this exact question from a reader recen...

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can you have rosacea or facial dandruff on just one side of your face
Can You Have Rosacea or Facial Dandruff on Just One Side of the Face?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Rosacea and facial dandruff are usually 'bilateral and symmetric' but it is possible to have greater involvement on one side of the face. I was asked this question by a reader and want to share my answer. H...

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How does stress effect your skin?
5 Ways Stress Effects Your Skin and How to Fix It

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How does stress effect your skin? Stress - the word alone can trigger a heightened response. We all have dealt with stress in our lives. Some of us even deal with it daily on a chronic level. Stress can have...

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what is poikiloderma of civatte
What is Poikiloderma of Civatte?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

On the Rosacea Forum, "Ghost" asked me a question about Poikiloderma of Civatte. Ghost was interested in what causes Poikiloderma of Civatte and what could be done about it. I realized that this is a good As...

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acne rosacea natural treatment at home
Acne Rosacea: Dermatologist’s Natural Treatment of Rosacea

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Information on dermatologists' natural treatment of rosacea is not a topic you will commonly see. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin problem and we in the dermatology profession tend to treat it with prescripti...

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witch hazel benefits for skin care
5 Reasons to Use Witch Hazel in Your Skin Care Regime

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Witch hazel skin benefits are impressive, even to a dermatologist. I recommend that you consider adding Hamamelis virginiana, better known as witch hazel, to your skin care routine.  Witch hazel has a number...

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Dr. Cynthia Bailey's Top Personal Skin Care Tips
Dr. Cynthia Bailey's Top Personal Skin Care Tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist Shares Insights for a Healthy Complexion What's my personal skincare routine like? It is going to sound like a lot but it is purposeful and goes quickly - really. My routine is based on the A...

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does drinking coffee help rosacea?
Does Drinking Coffee Help Rosacea?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does drinking coffee help rosacea....... the answer is YES according to a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology. Drinking coffee found to help improve rosacea. Data collected from the Nurses’ Health Stu...

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tips for blepharitis
Tips for Blepharitis – Do you have lash line swelling and redness?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologic skin problems can cause blepharitis. This includes rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis. The condition can be mild or severe – chronic or occasional. Whether the cause of your blepharitis is seborr...

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does alcohol and wine make rosacea worse
Does Alcohol and Wine Make Rosacea Worse?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

If you have rosacea and like a glass of wine or cocktail, you want to know for certain if alcohol and wine make rosacea worse. If so, you want to be prepared. A new scientific study answers this question.  O...

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