Tretinoin, often known by its brand name Retin-A, is a dermatologist-favored powerhouse for combatting skin aging. But navigating its application and layering with other skincare products can be confusing. Fear not! This comprehensive guide, informed by my expertise as a dermatologist with 35+ years of experience, will unlock the secrets to the transformative skincare potential that helps your skin tolerate tretinoin and fend off wrinkles. Let’s demystify tretinoin once and for all. You will learn key dermatologist tested practical tips about how to apply tretinoin and how to layer it - do you ..read more

Demodex mites in rosacea - it's confirmed by scientific information [5] that Demodex mites play an important role in rosacea! Anyone with rosacea knows how frustrating the condition is and how few good treatment options there are to sustain a remission. I’ve long been treating my rosacea patients by combining medicines and skin care recommendations to help heal rosacea prone skin and prevent reoccurance by ‘covering all the bases’ we know play a role in rosacea - including addressing mites. Knowledge is power. This guide helps you to gain control of rosacea and the notorious Demodex mites. We ..read more

Do you have rosacea and have you been searching for an effective treatment and anti-aging skin care routine? You may have heard about retinol, retin a, and tretinoin for rosacea and how tricky they may be to use properly. So how do you know if and which retinoids are best for your rosacea? And how do you incorporate a successful age-defying regimen? After many inquiries here at Dr. Bailey Skin Care regarding rosacea treatment and anti-aging skin care options, I wanted to share my 35+ years of dermatologist experience and recommendations in this article. Options for Rosacea Treatment & Anti ..read more

Have you heard conflicting makeup and skin care tips from “experts” on when and how you should apply your makeup and sunscreen, what the best makeup and sunscreens are for your skin type (think sensitive skin, acne-prone, mature, post menopausal etc)? Do you wonder if sharing makeup and the makeup testers at makeup counters put you at risk for herpes and other skin infections? And, old makeup and sunscreen - do these products last forever and how about all the old products in your bathroom cabinet - should you really use them? These are really practical makeup and skin health questions that I ..read more

Stress sweat v regular sweat explained including why it smells worse and what you can do to manage it. As a dermatologist and lifelong stress junky, this topic is important for anyone that lives a life of periodic or sustained stress and who wants to seem cool under fire. I'll break down the science to give you tools to use that help relieve the tale tell signs your armpits give off when you're working hard to shine. What is stress sweat? Stress sweat is excessive sweating caused by stimuli such as stress, anxiety and pain. Stress sweat is usually the worst in your armpits and on your palms, f ..read more

How do you choose the best toner for acne? There are many different toners on the market and the ingredients they contain vary significantly. There’s no definition of ‘toner’ and so manufacturers can use this label in any way they choose. That means some toners are more effective for treating and preventing acne than others. Here we discuss how the right toner can help you achieve clear, acne-free skin.  How can a toner help? Toners were originally designed to remove soap residue and restore the skin’s pH balance. That’s because old-fashioned alkaline soaps used to leave a mineral ‘scum ..read more

What’s the best at-home treatment for age spots? Brown spots on your body, arms and legs are common with age. There are two types: Solar lentigines (liver spots or sun spots) Seborrheic keratosis (age barnacles) You can use your skin care routine at home to help lighten, soften and prevent these spots. I’ve done it for over 30+ years in my dermatology practice – and I do it myself for my 60+ year old skin. It works. But, you need the right products, used in the right order. Treat age spots at home before warm weather has you in skin baring clothing. It’s easy. I explain brown age spots and g ..read more

What ingredients should you look for in an acne facial cleanser? This is a difficult question that so many people face. The key is to look for acne facial cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide. For people who also have the yeast type of 'fungal' acne called Pityrosporum folliculitis, I recommend they alternate one of the first three ingredients with a pyrithione zinc cleanser. Best Ingredients to Look for in Acne Facial Cleansers Key ingredients in acne facial cleansers What are the benefits/results you can expect from acne treatment cleansers? What are the ..read more

How does stress effect your skin? Stress - the word alone can trigger a heightened response. We all have dealt with stress in our lives. Some of us even deal with it daily on a chronic level. Stress can have negative effects on your health - including skin problems. This in turn, adds to the amount of stress and it's a vicious cycle. When the stress plays out on your skin, you see and feel it immediately. The classic example is stress and acne; so many of us can't even begin to count the number of times during our teen years that acne flared up on our face inconveniently after stressful d ..read more

Atopic dermatitis can be an uncomfortable condition to live with and can be affected by everything rom your diet to everyday items you use as part of your lifestyle.  Are Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema the Same Thing? Atopic dermatitis is a type of skin rash called eczema that can affect both adults and children and might even affaect your pet. It's what people often think of when they hear the word "eczema", however, it is only one of seven different types of eczemas.   What are some of the signs that you might be predisposed to atopic dermatitis? As a dermatologist, some of the ..read more