Skin Care Articles

how to treat pityrosporum folliculitis acne
How to Treat Pityrosporum Folliculitis Type of Acne

By Cynthia Bailey MD

This common type of acne is often overlooked, and yet normal acne products don’t entirely treat it. If you struggle with acne that doesn’t respond as well as you expect to your acne care products, you may ha...

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should you use probiotic or prebiotic skin care products
Should You Use Probiotic or Prebiotic Skin Care Products?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Should you use the probiotic and prebiotic skin care products that are trending. You're starting to see more and more advertisements for them. What are they all about? Are they ready for 'prime time' and do ...

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best anti aging creams to buy without prescription
Best Anti-aging Creams You Can Buy without a Prescription

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist gives insights to help you look your best at any age! What ingredients should (or shouldn't) anti-aging creams contain and why (or why not)? Broad spectrum sunscreen: because skin aging is...

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Dr. Cynthia Bailey's Top Personal Skin Care Tips
Dr. Cynthia Bailey's Top Personal Skin Care Tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist Shares Insights for a Healthy Complexion What's my personal skincare routine like? It is going to sound like a lot but it is purposeful and goes quickly - really. My routine is based on the A...

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5 grooming products men don't know they need
5 Grooming Products Men Don’t Know They Need

By Cynthia Bailey MD

There are 5 key grooming products that men don't always know they need. I've helped so many thousands of men with their skin problems over my 35-year dermatology career and these are the important products I...

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fix bumpy dry rough calloused elbows
Dermatologist’s Tips To Fix Bumpy Dry Elbows

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does Your Elbow Skin Need Help? Elbow skin thickens and gets rough and scaly because it is exposed to a lot of friction. Elbow skin is extensor skin, just like skin on your knees and knuckles. Extensor sur...

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Witch Hazel is a Top Skin Care Trend for 2019
Witch Hazel is a Top Skin Care Trend for 2019

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are you using this anti-inflammatory for a healthier complexion? Searches for witch hazel are up on Pinterest by over 300% right now.  I used it as a teen, and I’ve created a beautiful toner with it becau...

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How to stop chafing dermatologist tips
How to Stop Chafing

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Feel good in your skin year-round with these dermatologist’s tips Cold weather is here, and in addition to dry, chapped skin, you also need to deal with chafing. If you exercise a lot, you may experience tha...

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does drinking coffee help rosacea?
Does Drinking Coffee Help Rosacea?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does drinking coffee help rosacea....... the answer is YES according to a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology. Drinking coffee found to help improve rosacea. Data collected from the Nurses’ Health Stu...

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Itchy Beard
Do You Have an Itchy Beard?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

If you have an itchy beard with dry skin, flaking and redness under your beard or mustache, it’s time to take action. With a few simple steps, you can stop the itch to look and feel your best. What causes an...

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dermatologist explains top skin care mistakes and myths
Dermatologist Explains the Top Skin Care Mistakes and Myths

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Top Skin Care Mistakes and Myths As a dermatologist, I’ve seen many people working hard to take good care of their skin but falling for some of the big myths and mistakes that seem to have a life of their ow...

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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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