If your skin is excessively dry, it may be due to a diminished production of sebum, reduced sweat activity, and environmental factors.
Xerosis, or dry skin, can affect anyone, but it tends to be more severe in certain folks, especially those with a hereditary predisposition. Modern lifestyles are also a contributing factor. In Western societies, we tend to over-bathe; use of harsh soaps and hot water also contribute. Xerosis is a (more…)
If you may permit me to brag, we dermatologists have the important skills that come with focused, repetitive, visual scrutiny and education regarding your skin. The ability to make diagnoses and to (more…)
Acne medications, many of which are irritating in the first place, can wreak havoc with sensitive skin. Applying bland moisturizers such as Oil of Olay and Cetaphil Lotion over acne medications and using soap-free, gentle cleansers designed for sensitive skin is particularly important for people who have an underlying skin condition such as eczema (atopic dermatitis).
Women who have sensitive skin or eczema should discard cosmetics that have been on the shelf for a long period. That’s because they can become contaminated if some of their preservatives break down or oxidize over time.
Sunless tanners sometimes referred to as self-tanners or tanning extenders, are promoted as a way to get a tan without the sun. You can try:
If you have oily skin — you’re lucky! Oily skin has great advantages. Your skin will probably be less likely to wrinkle, age, and sag. On the other hand, it may feel greasy and develop shiny patches even a short time (more…)
Use the gentlest skincare products available if you have acne, rosaceous, or razor bumps. Tender loving care is the byword. Treat your skin as gently as possible. Often, people suffer from their self (more…)
Also known as periorificial dermatitis, this condition is a rosacea-like skin eruption seen almost exclusively in women. Like rosacea, nobody knows its cause. Fluoridated toothpastes and bacteria have (more…)
One of the main side effects of tetracycline is staining the teeth of children. There are also risks to the teeth and bones of unborn babies and nursing children. You shouldn’t take them if you are:
· A child under 10 years of age: The use of any of the tetracy-clines during (more…)
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true.
You may hear about alternative medications from friends, relatives, or the news media. Ads may suggest that alternative treatments can produce positive results in (more…)
Variations among skin tones all come down to melanin, which is responsible for absorbing sunlight and giving your skin its distinctive color. As I explain, melanin is produced in melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). Everyone has the same number of melanocytes; however, in more (more…)