Skin Care Articles

This article on the benefits of a microdermabrasion facial is the first post of a new blog series on Professional Skin Care offered here in Sonoma County. It is written by one of my wonderful Medical Aesthet...

DIY spa treatments you can do at home is a favorite subject for me. I love spa treatments and I'm a dermatologist - so I know the secrets that make spa beauty treatments work. believe me, I do them myself at...

The best over 40 skin care to brighten dull skin combines great anti-aging skin care ingredients. The results can be achieved quickly and the routine sets in motion damage protecting skin care that will be ...

You hear experts tell you to drink water to treat dry skin, but does it work? Many people with dry skin are perplexed because they’re drinking plenty of fluids. Right now, it’s the middle of winter and a lot...

Hello Dr. Bailey, I'm wondering if you can answer some general information questions about the skin condition Pityrosporum folliculitis.  Is it necessary to wash clothing, bedding, and other items that come ...

Baby milia from baby acne is relatively common and can worry new parents. A baby's skin is so perfect and the little milia are so noticeable to us as we hold and love our new little ones. I received a questi...

Treatments for smoker's lines around the mouth are challenging but now there are things you can do to improve them. Most people call these vertical lines around the mouth 'smoker's lines' but they aren't nec...

Splitting nails are common. Soft, weak nails that split down the middle, on the sides or just peel in layers are unfortunately a problem. About 20% of people suffer from brittle nails, especially women over ...

How do you get relief for itchy arms? Medical science is getting closer to understanding one of the most common causes of chronically itchy arms called brachioradial pruritus. This means we're also getting c...

Obagi Nu Derm instructions are often asked by people using the system who are getting red and irritated by the routine. My recent post on Obagi Nu Derm Products has generated some excellent questions from re...

Obagi skin care products have been popular for as long as I have practiced dermatology - which is 30+ years. This is because Obagi Nu Derm has historically been one of the fastest ways to brighten your compl...

Yesterday morning I was reading a story in the New York Times Well Blog about one man’s journey with the cancer treatment of his beloved dog.  Boy it brought back a flood of memories for me. Anyone who know...