Skin Care Articles

intertrigo is a red rash of the skin folds
Intertrigo Rash: causes, symptoms and skin care tips

By Cynthia Bailey MD

An intertrigo rash is sometimes called a ‘sweat rash’. It can appear when folds of moist skin continually rub together. Intertrigo (pronounced ‘inter-tri-go’) is fairly common and very uncomfortable. But wit...

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What is the best acne toner
What is the best toner for acne?

By Pico Digital

How do you choose the best toner for acne? There are many different toners on the market and the ingredients they contain vary significantly. There’s no definition of ‘toner’ and so manufacturers can use thi...

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best ingredients to have in facial cleanser
Best Ingredients to Look for in Acne Facial Cleansers

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What ingredients should you look for in an acne facial cleanser? This is a difficult question that so many people face. The key is to look for acne facial cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid...

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How does stress effect your skin?
5 Ways Stress Effects Your Skin and How to Fix It

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How does stress effect your skin? Stress - the word alone can trigger a heightened response. We all have dealt with stress in our lives. Some of us even deal with it daily on a chronic level. Stress can have...

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Atopic Dermatitis Causes Symptoms and Treatment
Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Atopic dermatitis can be an uncomfortable condition to live with and can be affected by everything rom your diet to everyday items you use as part of your lifestyle.  Are Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema the Sam...

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Do I have sensitive skin
Do I Have Sensitive Skin? Find out with Dr. Bailey

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Knowing the top dermatologist-recommended skin care tips and products to treat your skin will help control your skin’s sensitivity. There are key ingredients and steps in your skin care routine that make a b...

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is it safe to use a loofah
Is it Safe to Use a Loofah in the Shower?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

I never recommend a natural loofah for showering. They aren’t great for exfoliating and they don’t dry well. Add soap scum, dead skin cells and skin oils into the damp and dark nooks and crannies and that loofah is a banquet of nourishment for the microbial populous, which eat down the fibers to make - more nooks and crannies - it’s microbial heaven.

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Skin expert tips to unclog your clogged pores
How to Unclog Your Clogged Pores

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Get my dermatologist's tips for how to unclog your clogged pores and blackheads to have fresh, clean-looking skin! Sometimes the "dark stuff" you see in your pores is a collection of what pores naturally sec...

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how to get rid of blackheads
How to Get Rid of Blackheads - A Dermatologist Explains

By Cynthia Bailey MD

ow to get rid of blackheads is a question that spans your lifetime after adolescence. You never entirely outgrow the ability to make blackheads and unless you specifically treat them with your skin care rout...

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get rid of beardruff
How to Get Rid of Beardruff

By Cynthia Bailey MD

A good, natural beard oil will fight inflammation and allergic reactions that can play havoc with your skin.

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milia causes
What are Milia and What Causes Them?

By liz pires

What are milia and what causes them? It's a common question in my dermatology office - because milia are common. You can get milia at any age, though they become a more common skin problem as you get older. ...

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what is poikiloderma of civatte
What is Poikiloderma of Civatte?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

On the Rosacea Forum, "Ghost" asked me a question about Poikiloderma of Civatte. Ghost was interested in what causes Poikiloderma of Civatte and what could be done about it. I realized that this is a good As...

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