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Can Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cause Cancer?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Can zinc oxide is sunscreen cause cancer? It's a rumor bouncing around the web. I received the question from a reader and here is my scholarly opinion! Dear Dr. Bailey, I really like your skin care blog! I'...

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Can Emotional Stress Cause Skin Cancer?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Can stress cause skin cancers like melanoma? This is quite a question, isn't it? Especially since a scientific study just took a look at it and came up with a fascinating connection. Yes, there is a connecti...

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celebrities with rosacea
Celebrities with Rosacea

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Rosacea has come out of the closet and there are many celebrities that you know who struggle with rosacea!  If you have rosacea, you’re in good company. More than 16 million people in the United States have ...

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Best Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System
What's So Great About the Clarisonic?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

We are often asked - "So what's so great about the Clarisonic?" Well, recently our office team, including myself, had the special privilege to attend a professional Clarisonic training led by their Sales Man...

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How to Minimize Waxing Side Effects from Bikini Waxing

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Brazilian and bikini wax side effects are no fun! It's spring and the beginning of the busiest hair removal waxing time of year. We want to help you get the best bikini hair removal waxing treatment possible...

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skin care for men's dry flaky facial skin
Best Skin Care for Men's Dry Flaky Facial Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Skin care for men's dry flaky facial skin is often overlooked. I treat a lot of men in my dermatology practice. One of the most common skin problems I see on the facial skin of men is facial dandruff aka dry...

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Sensitive Skin and the Clarisonic

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Sensitive skin and the Clarisonic or other sonic skin cleansing systems - can you use them? Many of my patients and readers have sensitive skin. A reader just sent me this question and I want to share my ans...

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Happy Sunday, Hello Healthy Comfort Breakfast, and a Story

By Cynthia Bailey MD

I love a healthy comfort breakfast that does not make my arthritis worse. I make all my eating decisions based on my belief that food is either medicine or a saboteur of health.  That's why today when my hus...

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the benefits of mineral makeup
The Benefits of Mineral Makeup

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The benefits of mineral makeup become apparent when you know what the makeup is made from and how it differs from non-mineral makeup. The best mineral makeup will: provide complete, long-lasting coverage gi...

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Calming zinc soap bar
Dr. Oz Talks About Noble Formula Zinc Soap

By Etela Ivkovic

Pyrithione zinc soap cleansing bar is a wonder ingredient to treat some of the most common and frustrating skin conditions...... and, just this month, the Dr. Oz Show made pyrithione zinc famous! Dr. Oz was ...

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DIY spa scalp and hair treatment
DIY Hydrating Spa Scalp and Hair Treatment

By Cynthia Bailey MD

A DIY spa scalp and hair treatment done at home can be just as effective as one done at a spa. Are you craving a little spa pick me up but you don't have the time or funds to schedule an appointment at your ...

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best treatments for clogged pores
Best Treatments for Clogged Pores

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Best treatment for clogged pores included treatments for blackheads and acne. These are common causes of clogged pores. But, you can have clogged pores even if you don't have acne. As a dermatologist, patien...

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