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Do I have sensitive skin
Do I Have Sensitive Skin? Find out with Dr. Bailey

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Knowing the top dermatologist-recommended skin care tips and products to treat your skin will help control your skin’s sensitivity. There are key ingredients and steps in your skin care routine that make a b...

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prevent facial irritation from face masks
Prevent Facial Irritation From Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Prevent facial irritation from face masks such as N95 and others during the COVID-19 pandemic with a dermatologist's advice. I know that wearing a face mask for hours at a time is very taunting to your skin....

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Are You Allergic to Cleaning Products?
Are You Allergic to Cleaning Products?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Your cleaning products may be causing allergic reactions without your knowledge! A secret allergen may be lurking nearby… You may not realize it, but the cleaning products you use may create an allergic reac...

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what is dyshidrotic eczema
What is Dyshidrotic Eczema?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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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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natural skin care product allergen
Is the "Allergen of the Year" in Your Natural Skin Care Product?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The American Contact Dermatitis Society just announced the new, rising-star allergen. They do this annually for allergens that are causing more and more allergic reactions. For 2017, the winner is...... Alky...

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Best home cleaning products for allergic people
Best Home Cleaning Products for Sensitive Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Truly hypoallergenic products are difficult to find. Even the many seductive products labeled as natural are not so benign, hypoallergenic, or non-toxic.

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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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allergy to hair products
How Do You Know if You Have an Allergy to Hair Products Like Jessica Alba?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How do you know if you have an allergy to hair products? Your hair care products are some of the most allergen-filled personal care products that you use. The most common allergic reaction to hair care produ...

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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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how to treat highly sensitive skin from rosacea dermatologist's tips
How to Treat Highly Sensitive Skin from Rosacea

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to treat highly sensitive skin from rosacea is a question I am often asked by rosacea sufferers who are desperate to find relief from this horrible skin problem. I received this exact question from a rea...

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what causes weak splitting nails
What causes weak, splitting nails?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Splitting nails are common. Soft, weak nails that split down the middle, on the sides or just peel in layers are unfortunately a problem. About 20% of people suffer from brittle nails, especially women over ...

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