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The Best Treatments For Sagging 'Turkey Neck'

By Cynthia Bailey MD

I was recently asked by a Facebook reader what creams I recommended to improve sagging turkey neck skin.  She wrote: What can one do for the sagging neck? Is there a moisturizing lotion that will help or are...

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What is tan?
What is a tan?

By liz pires

What is a tan? What happens inside your skin when you tan and is it safe? Actually, tanning is your skins way of trying to protect itself from ultraviolet rays. UV rays are something that can harm your skin ...

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How to Shrink the Appearance of Large Pores

By Cynthia Bailey MD

We all want satiny smooth glass skin, and big pores often stand in the way of that. Well, there’s good news when it comes to shrinking the appearance of large pores. How to Shrink the Appearance of Large Po...

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Doctors Expert Advice for Nail Care: cuticles, fingernails, hangnails and more

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Expert advice for nail care is important but it's not something you often get from a dermatologist. Dermatologists are the doctors who specialize in nails as well as all skin and skin related structures like...

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Tips to Prevent Skin Infections from Your Shower Sponge and Razor

By Cynthia Bailey MD

To prevent skin infections from your shower sponge and razor you need to keep them dry. Don’t let the personal care items in your shower sit in water. When your razor, exfoliating sponge, shower mitt or loof...

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how to use loprox shampoo with other dandruff shampoos to treat seborrheic dermatitis
How To Use Loprox Shampoo With Other Dandruff Shampoos To Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dr. Bailey, I have seborrheic dermatitis and have found your website tips and information extremely helpful. I was hoping that you'd consider adding some information about the prescription shampoo Loprox to ...

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Under-eye circles, bags and puffiness
What Causes Under-Eye Circles, Bags and Puffiness?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Under-eye circles, bags and puffiness - we all dislike them when they are on our face. Even if you have healthy skin that's in fantastic shape, you can have under-eye problems like dark circles, bags and puf...

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What Is A Dermatologist?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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dandruff in the ear
Dandruff In The Ear Canal; How To Treat An Itch That Can’t Be Scratched

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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How to Cure Allergic Contact Dermatitis on Your Eyelid

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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How to Get Rid of Age Spots

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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People shopping for ZNP are finding Calming Zinc soap a great alternative!

By Cynthia Bailey MD

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...

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