Skin Care Articles

Do you wonder, what is a dermatologist and how do they differ from general doctors, aestheticians and other people who claim expertise in fixing skin problems? Dermatologists are the ones with the most educa...

Dandruff in the ear is a vexing problem that I like to describe as "The itch that can't be scratched". My dad had it when I was a kid. I fixed it for dad once I became a dermatologist - like the mouse that p...

Is your dry and swollen eyelid skin caused by allergic contact dermatitis? Allergic contact dermatitis on the eyelid is fairly common. That’s because eyelid skin is thin so it’s particularly sensitive to all...

Age spots are brown spots on your body, arms and legs that commonly appear sometime after the age of 30. Although they’re harmless, most people who have them would love to get rid of them. Here I explain age...

People shopping for the old ZNP are finding Calming Zinc a great alternative. Pyrithione zinc soap is a great solution for many common facial skin problems.  With ZNP no longer being produced, people are scr...

Genital and anal itching is a common, but often not talked about skin problem. I've treated it for over 30+ years in my dermatology practice. I was asked about it by a reader and I wanted to share my answe...

ZNP Bar Soap was the only available bar soap at Walgreen's and other pharmacy retailers with the maximal allowed level of 2% medicated pyrithione zinc for many years.  As of 2011 ZNP is no longer available. ...

Problems with using dandruff shampoo on face as a cleanser for acne and seborrhea are not often understood by people. I received this question on the topic from a reader and I wanted to share it. His experie...

Dermatologist's tips to for combining facial anti aging and dandruff skin care is the topic of a reader's recent question. I wanted to share it with everyone because there are some important skin care tricks...

The cause of varicose veins is part genetics and part lifestyle. Most people don't think about their leg veins until they see the first varicose vein or spider vein. Varicose veins are frustrating, they get ...

Do you suffer from intensely itchy arms? In my dermatology practice, I see many patients who suffer from intense, and seemingly inexplicable, itchy arms and localized areas of their skin such as their mid-ba...

Dear Dr. Bailey, Does light break down tretinoin (Retin A)? If I put tretinoin 0.025% cream on a half hour after I cleanse, and then wait around in very low light (TV or computer) for several hours before I...