Skin Care Articles

Dr. Bailey, I am 53 years old and have been using tretinoin cream .025 for 3 years. I had a few broken caps on my cheeks when I started and they have not gotten worse, however it looks as though I now have 2...

Flaky eyelashes are often caused by seborrhea. The name of the condition is seborrheic blepharitis. It's really dandruff! Dandruff can cause you to have an itchy red, crusty flaky eyelashes and lash line. Da...

What are the best skin care products for a sunny winter vacation? Do you usually bring sun damaged skin back as a winter vacation souvenir? As a dermatologist I'm determined to protect my skin from the sun ...

Hi Dr. Bailey! How can I treat dry skin in winter from Retin A use? I use and enjoy several of the products you recommend on your site. There may be others like me though that get particularly dry in the fal...

The best way to remove skin tags depends on the skin tag including the size and where it is. I also like to use an exfoliating skin care routine in my dermatology practice. My patients and I feel it helps to...

Parabens in skin care products and skin cancer concern is just one of the many controversies regarding parabens. A reader sent me this question about parabens and it's worth sharing. Parabens are a concern t...

Pityrosporum folliculitis acne treatment is something I do every day in my practice because this fungal acne is common. It is often also overlooked by both patients and other doctors as a cause of stubborn a...

Pityrosporum folliculitis is a type of acne that is common. Many people experience it as itchy bright red pimples that won't go away on the back, chest, scalp, forehead and along your hair line. There may al...

Does chocolate cause acne? Probably not…..but it's complicated. The controversy: Patients for years have noticed pimples after eating chocolate-containing 'junk foods' The original scientific studies done i...

The perfect sun hat to protect your precious face, neck, scalp and ear skin from sun damage - what are the essential characteristics? Is any had good enough to trust? No! As a dermatologist who has treated s...

Once again, I'm amazed at how helpful a short cleansing diet is for me. I've had a wonderful summer that's included 'wining and dining' my way through vacation and numerous events with family and friends. We...

Use a diet to heal acne as a powerful way to control your acne skin problem. There is ever mounting scientific evidence that what you eat affects your acne. Knowing what to eat and what foods to avoid is an ...