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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 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 to Get Rid of Beardruff

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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

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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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Does Dandruff (Seborrheic Dermatitis) Spread?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does seborrheic dermatitis spread? Is it contagious? Many people wonder, including reader Rebecca Hello Dr. Bailey, I am curious about the potential of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) to spread.  If it does...

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What, Why and How of Beard Oil

By Cynthia Bailey MD

For men, well-groomed facial hair is very fashionable right now. Fellas, a beard oil is a keen grooming trick to keep your beard soft and luxuriant, not scruffy.

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The Ultimate Guide to Treating an Itchy Scalp

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Treating an itchy scalp can be vexing. That's because itching of the scalp can be due to a rash involving the scalp skin, or it can be due to scalp "dysesthesia" from cervical spine disease. Both are common,...

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The 7 Myths of Seborrheic Dermatitis (a.k.a., Dandruff)

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Do you have unsightly greasy, scaly rashes on your face and scalp?  Do your eyebrows, nose, ears, chin, chest or scalp appear red and dry? You may have something called seborrheic dermatitis (pronounced seb-...

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Men's Fall and Winter Grooming Tips: Face and Scalp Dandruff

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Men's face and scalp dandruff can be a seasonal grooming challenge. Your skin changes with the seasons, which means that your skin care needs to as well. Have you noticed facial and scalp "dryness" in fall a...

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Best Skin Care for Men's Dry Flaky Facial Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Skin care for men's dry flaky facial skin is often overlooked. I treat a lot of men in my dermatology practice. One of the most common skin problems I see on the facial skin of men is facial dandruff aka dry...

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Dr. Oz Talks About Noble Formula Zinc Soap

By Etela Ivkovic

Pyrithione zinc soap cleansing bar is a wonder ingredient to treat some of the most common and frustrating skin conditions...... and, just this month, the Dr. Oz Show made pyrithione zinc famous! Dr. Oz was ...

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Dandruff In The Ear Canal; How To Treat An Itch That Can’t Be Scratched

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dandruff in the ear is a vexing problem that I like to describe as "The itch that can't be scratched". My dad had it when I was a kid. I fixed it for dad once I became a dermatologist - like the mouse that p...

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