Blog with Dr. Irwin

For the past seven months I’ve been practicing Bikram yoga 4-5 times a week, I love the practice but experience acne in the areas that most of the sweat occurs. I keep a very strict clean diet and have started taking Vitamin A, C, D, E, B-complex and Zinc in hopes of clearing my skin. The problem I’m having now is Vitamin A [I think] is interfering with my periods [late last month and this month]. Is there anything else you recommend me doing, should I stop Vitamin A to get my periods back on track? Thank you!

I am a huge fan of yours! If I lived in Seattle, I would choose you for my doctor. I love your website. My question is about my 17 yr. old son. He has a big problem with sweating under his arms no matter what deodorant he uses. He sweats through his shirts and is very self conscious about it. What else could we do? Is this a common problem for this age? I remember I was like that in high school as well. I think a lot of it is just being nervous in school. Any advice you have, would be greatly appreciated. I'm concerned about the really strong deodorants, whether they are really safe or not. Thank you in advance.

Hello, I am 56 years old. I just had three skin cancers removed. One on the front of my leg, one on the arm which was frozen. the last one was on my forehead (deep basil cell)...12 stiches. Anyway I play golf and tennis and I want the Best product I can find. I do not care what I look like as long as it protects me from cancer. I would love to get your recomendation. I would love to speak with you. I am A Vice President at Warner Bros. What is your number so I can call you. Or you can call me at 310-89006755.