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Treating Scalp Eczema
What is Scalp Eczema?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What is Scalp Eczema? Is scalp eczema common? These three scalp eczema conditions are very common so we see this all the time in the dermatology office. Many times, patients don’t even realize that their sc...

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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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should you see a dermatologist
Should You See A Dermatologist and How to Choose a Good One?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What credentials are important to administer the right skin care treatment for you? When you are worried about a skin problem, a dermatologist is the person with the most training, experience and expertise t...

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winter outdoor activity skin care tips from dermatologist
Skin Care Tips for Winter Outdoor Activities

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Winter outdoor activity skin care is something you really need to intentionally think about before stepping outdoors in the harsh and brisk weather. Winter weather will chap skin fast. You need to take steps...

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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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how often should you wash your underware
How Often Should You Wash Your Underwear?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Good hygiene is important for both your underpants as well as your skin to prevent infection and rashes.

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How and why beard oil works
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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why it is bad to sleep in your makeup
Why is it Bad to Sleep In Your Makeup?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Why is it bad to sleep in your makeup?? It's a question every makeup wearing person ponders on those nights when you're really exhausted and tempted to just roll into bed. But the answer becomes really clear...

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Can you get a chemical burn from essential oils
Can You Get a Chemical Burn From Essential Oils?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The combination of certain natural plant compounds and UV rays cause a rash on the skin that is much like a burn. This is a phototoxic reaction. It is not an allergy, it is more like a sunburn. The redness and burning starts in a few hours after UV exposure, and gradually worsens.

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atopic dermatitis new treatment
Atopic Dermatitis Gets New and Novel Treatments

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Atopic dermatitis is getting its own biologic. It’s called Dupilumab (Dupixenet), an injection that impacts the immune dysfunction that drives atopic dermatitis. It will be a game changer just as others have been for arthritis, psoriasis etc.

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dermatologist's info and advice on the internet
Real Dermatologist’s Info For Your Skin Care

By Cynthia Bailey MD

For years, I’ve been writing the articles on my website with the goal of sharing tips and advice from my dermatology practice. I started in 2007 and launched the site in 2008. I and my small team worked hard, rebuilt and launched a new site in 2016. Over the years, I have created a lot of physician-level info on skin health here at DrBaileySkinCare.com.

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shaving razor bumps
Men’s Skin Care: Preventing Shaving Razor Bumps

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Knowing the correct way to shave will help prevent skin problems like razor bumps, ingrown hairs, skin irritation and pimples caused by shaving. Dermatologists treat many men whose skin problems stem from sh...

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