Skin Care Articles

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

How 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 rou...

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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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zinc oxide sunscreens
Are Zinc Oxide Sunscreens Better?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are zinc oxide sunscreens better than those with chemical UV filter ingredients or even titanium dioxide? In my opinion as a dermatologist who has specialized in skin cancer and sun damaged skin for over 30 ...

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what causes itching in the middle of the back
What Causes Itching in the Middle of the Back?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Notalgia Paresthetica is a common cause of itching in the middle of the back. Did you know that 10% of people will develop this intense itch in the middle of their back over their lifetime! I am a dermatolog...

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how to treat a sunburn
How to treat a sunburn

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to treat a sunburn - you know the story - the pain, redness and occasional blistering that you experience when you have a sunburn is no fun. It happens because you exposed your skin to more sun than it w...

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best natural sunburn treatment remedies and what happens to your skin when you get sunburned
Best Natural Sunburn Treatment Remedies

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What are the best natural sunburn treatment remedies? Did you know that a combination of common kitchen ingredients and some TLC will help soothe the pain and discomfort of sore sunburned skin? How to Treat...

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how high of an spf does your sunscreen need
How High of an SPF Does Your Sunscreen Need To Have?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How high of an SPF does your sunscreen need to give you good protection from UV rays? You know that wearing sunscreen daily is one of the most important anti-aging and preventative health moves you can do fo...

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What is a sunburn?
What is a sunburn?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What is a sunburn? A sunburn tells you that damage and inflammation have happened inside your skin from UV exposure; you exposed yourself to more sun than your skin type can handle.....and there's simply no ...

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