Skin Care Articles

Fungus white patches, Tinea Versicolor, on the skin of someone's back.
What are White Spots on Skin: Causes & Treatments

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Have you noticed unexplained white spots on your skin? There are several causes of white spots developing on the skin, some are common and some are rare, some have important health implications and others do...

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what is the best skin care to fade sun spots
How to Get Rid of Sunspots & Prevent New Ones

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist-Recommended Products, Removal & Prevention Tired of stubborn age spots making you look older? Noticing more and more dark patches on parts of your skin exposed to sun such as the back of yo...

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Demodex mites and rosacea on facial skin are linked and can be treated.
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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stress sweat v regular sweat why it smalls worse and how to manage it
Stress Sweat v Regular Sweat; Why it smells worse and how to manage it

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Stress sweat v regular sweat explained including why it smells worse and what you can do to manage it. As a dermatologist and lifelong stress junky, this topic is important for anyone that lives a life of pe...

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5 most common mistakes washing your face
5 Most Common Mistakes to Washing Your Face

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The 5 most common mistakes to washing your face can make or break your skin care routine and sabotage your complexion. Your daily skin care starts with cleansing and cleansing correctly for your unique facia...

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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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dehydrated skin products
What is dehydrated skin?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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intertrigo is a red rash of the skin folds
Intertrigo Rash: causes, symptoms and skin care tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

An intertrigo rash is sometimes called a ‘sweat rash’. It can appear when folds of moist skin continually rub together. Intertrigo (pronounced ‘inter-tri-go’) is fairly common and very uncomfortable. But wit...

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best ingredients to have in facial cleanser
Best Ingredients to Look for in Acne Facial Cleansers

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What ingredients should you look for in an acne facial cleanser? This is a difficult question that so many people face. The key is to look for acne facial cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid...

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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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