Skin Care Blog

Sun protecting your skin in hot weather is a challenge. I just returned from a fabulous 3 weeks touring the hot and humid Southern Mediterranean. I had to be pretty creative to figure out how I would be sun ...

Splitting cracked, dry and brittle fingernails are a common problem for some people. The problem gets worse as we age and our skin, hair and nails become more prone to dryness. You use your nails like handy ...

Eat fruit and veggies for a golden glow. Yep, you get the best skin color because the warm beta-carotene tone is now proven to be more attractive than a suntan. As a dermatologist and nutrition advocate, I'm...

As a doctor and longtime wellness geek I know that flax seed health benefits are something we all want! These tasty little seeds are the richest plant source of important nutrients that are plant power...

One of our most popular prescription medications for acne in dermatology is tretinoin (1) (Retin A). Why? Because it works well and it is also one of the most powerful skin care products in the war against a...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...