Skin Care Articles

tips to use self tanner for best results
Use Self-Tanners Like A Pro

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Get my dermatologist's tips to use self tanner that looks (and smells) great! There are a few really important tricks you need to know. One of the biggest problems is that self-tanners naturally stick in the...

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back acne and chest acne
Back Acne & Chest Acne: Will They Ruin Your Summer?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Will back acne and chest acne ruin your summer? Strappy sun dresses, tank tops and bathing suits are all part of summer. Is your skin ready to be exposed to public viewing or do you have to think about addi...

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does clothing block UV
Are Your Summer Clothes Good Enough To Be Sun Protective Clothing?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does clothing block UV? Are your summer outfits good enough to protect your skin from UV damage? Do you need to invest in UPF 50 fabric summer clothing? Actually, most regular summer garments don't give you...

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dermatologist's tips makeup for post menopausal skin
Choosing The Right Makeup For Post Menopausal Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dr. Dr. Bailey: I was wondering if you have tips for me to help choose the right makeup for post menopausal skin? Your antioxidant skin care program has been such a help for my post menopausal skin issues.  ...

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can you detox for medical problems
Prescription Medicines, Medical Problems and a Detox Cleansing Fast

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dear Dr. Bailey, I like the idea of a cleanse, especially to jump start a diet but I have to take medication twice a day with food and not sure how that would work. I also have COPD and high blood pressure a...

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rosacea seborrhea and clogged pores
Rosacea, Seborrhea and Clogged Pores: Ask Dr. Bailey About Facial Skin Care

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Rosacea, seborrhea and clogged pores often happen together. It's a common combination complexion challenge. I was sent this great question from a reader that I want to share. Dear Dr. Bailey, I have facial s...

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anti aging skin care treatment with tretinoin and glycolic acid
Glycolic acid and Retin A anti-aging skin care treatment

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Glycolic acid and Retin A (tretinoin) are both powerful anti-aging skin care ingredients that make very noticeable improvements to the appearance of skin. I have used them together in my dermatology practice...

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detox cleansing fast
Why I Do A Detox Cleansing Fast To Improve My Health

By Cynthia Bailey MD

I'm a detox cleansing fast fan AND I'm a doctor! The first detox cleansing fast that I did gave me amazing results! I'm a fan. I did a 3 week fast as an act of desperation; at the time I was struggling with ...

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common reasons why your acne treatment is not working
Common Reasons Why Your Acne Treatment Might Not Be Working

By Cynthia Bailey MD

There are common reasons why your acne treatment might not be working - but they are often elusive to even trained physicians - including dermatologists. Sometimes the presence of unexpected germs infecting...

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dermatologist's tips for athlete's foot fungus treatment
Dermatologist's Simple Tips for Athlete’s Foot Fungus Treatment

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dry, itchy, scaly skin on your foot may indicate that you have a foot fungus infection, more commonly called athlete’s foot. Get my dermatologist's simple tips to treat athlete's foot fungus. This highly con...

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dermatologist's advice for thick, rough and cracked feet skin
Dermatologist’s 3 Simple Steps For Soft, Sandal-Ready Feet By Spring!

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to get soft feet fast? Is it possible? Yes, with my dermatologist's 3 simple step foot care routine you can turn your rough feet into soft feet fast. I know that soft and pretty feet are a must for spri...

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