Skin Care Articles

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.

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...

The herpes virus that causes cold sores is a germ you can potentially 'catch' when you share personal items such as makeup. Herpes infection is common. Since preserving virus activity requires moisture, actively exchanging lipstick or cosmetic brushes would be the biggest risk;

Razors can potentially spread both skin infections and blood borne viral infections such as Hepatitis B, C, and HIV. Some of the contagious germs that you can get by sharing a razor include the bacteria called Staph Aureus. I’ve seen all of these common germs spread by razors. Don’t share razors.

For years, the parents of children with Eczema have been told by doctors to limit their child’s bathing. Is it true that bathing can make eczema worse? It is estimated that 75% of parents of children with eczema are confused about whether their children should or should not bathe. Thankfully, new research finally gives everyone a clear answer!

Permanently straightening curly hair is not easy. Nature holds the curls in the protein structure of the hair shaft, and straightening the shaft involves chemically breaking those bonds. Permanently curling ...

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 ...

Use the best diet to fight skin problems and build healthy skin from the inside out with foods that are also good for your entire body. In my dermatology medical practice, I treat skin problems like acne, ro...

Jessica Alba, the beautiful, young entrepreneurial actress and mother also admits to being a highly allergic person. She has had multiple serious allergic reactions. I have followed her stories because derma...

This is Part 2 of Skin Care Facts You Should Know from the Dermatologist. To see Part 1, click here. Separating fact from fiction in skin care isn't easy because advertisers embellish pseudoscientific storie...

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...

Pop celebrity Khloe Kardashian just announced that she had a skin cancer on her back and that 8 inches of her skin had to be removed. She describes herself as having “moles everywhere” and has had worrisome ...