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Skinformation: Dry sensitive skin

Published on July 3, 2024 by
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Q: I have very dry, sensitive skin, and my face easily gets red. I’ve heard that retinol is good for wrinkles and breakouts, however, it makes my face very irritated, and I have to stop using it. Is there anything else I can use that would benefit my skin without the irritation? A: One of
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Skinformation: Acne in Adolescents

Published on December 20, 2023 by
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Q: My daughter is going back to college next month. She has acne and it gets worse when she is away at school because she is busy and doesn’t always use her medication, she feels stressed, and she doesn’t eat the healthiest food. There isn’t a dermatologist near her campus. Is there anything she can
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Skinformation: Exfoliation

Published on May 3, 2023 by
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Q: I’ve read that I should exfoliate my skin. Is this true, and if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Exfoliation is necessary to make our skin healthy and look its best. What is exfoliation? It is simply removing old, dead cells from the skin surface. Exfoliating improves dullness, flaking, fine lines,
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Skinformation: Teen Acne

Published on April 5, 2023 by
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Q: My daughter is in high school. She’s been getting a lot of pimples on her face, and she feels very self-conscious about it. She wishes she didn’t have to go to school because she’s embarrassed about her face. What is the best way I can help her? A: As we all know, the teenage
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Skinformation: Acne Breakouts

Published on September 1, 2020 by
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I took my daughter to see a dermatologist because her face has been breaking out.  I asked the doctor about putting her on antibiotics, but he didn’t think it was a good idea.  Should I get a second opinion?  I took an antibiotic throughout high school for my acne, and it worked very well. Antibiotics
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