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Does Drinking Water Help Treat Dry Skin?

You hear it all the time, but is it true? It’s the middle of winter and a lot of my dermatology patients have dry skin, even in our relatively mild climate here in Coastal Northern California.  Many are perplexed about it because they’re drinking plenty of fluids.  Unfortunately, drinking water won’t fix dry skin any [...]

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Dermatologist’s 3 Simple New Year’s Healthy Skin Resolutions

Just a few simple daily changes to your skin care regimen can really bump up the health of your skin in 2012. Take good care of your skin this year – it’ll show! Your complexion is the face you meet and greet the world with. Your skin is what covers the hand you shake with [...]

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Does Seborrhiec Dermatitis (Dandruff) Spread?

Hello Dr. Bailey, I am curious about the potential of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) to spread.  If it does spread then can you tell me how this happens?  Also, if someone has it in one place, is it likely they will get it in another? Thank you,  Rebecca B Hello Rebecca, Seborrheic dermatitis (aka dandruff) spreads [...]

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Back and Chest Acne Treatment

Hello Dr. Bailey, I’m wondering if you can answer some general information questions about the skin condition pityrosporum folliculitis.  Is it necessary to wash clothing, bedding, and other items that come into contact with the infected skin on a daily basis?  Also, I am wondering what your success rate is for treating patients with this [...]

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Baby Milia from Baby Acne

Good Afternoon Dr. Bailey, I have a question concerning my 5 month old son. Around 3 weeks of life he developed normal baby acne that has subsequently resolved itself.  However, he has a patch of milia on his chin that do not seem to be going away. I am not sure if we should just [...]

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The 4 Best Professional Skin Care Holiday Gift Ideas

Give a gift that no one else will think of and that will delight your recipient. Most people don’t know about, or don’t understand the powerful results that come from using the right professional skin care regimen.  Introduce someone special on your gift list to skin care that will earn you their genuine gratitude – [...]

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