Skin Care Blog

Tips for treating perioral dermatitis often require a trip to the dermatologist. This frustrating rash is all too common. It also has a tendency to come back after it has healed. This question from a reader ...

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...

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...