What are these little bumps on my chin?
Mary – the little black dots on your chin are probably a type of mild acne (open comedones). And, if you’re 19, you’re probably still pretty oily especially in warmer...
What is a good moisturizer for dry skin and acne?
For that tough situation with dry skin and acne, I really recommend the SkinCeuticals Vitamin B5 Hydrating Gel. It hydrates well without adding oil or clogging pores. If you’re still...
Is Renova good for upper lip lines?
The bad news on this one is that unless you are 30 years old and just have the faintest of lines on the upper lip, Renova (or any other cream...
What moisuruzers work well with Renova?
This one’s easy because any moisturizer that works well with your particular skin type will work well with Renova. Pick one that suits your level of oiliness, dryness, acne, etc...
Should Renova go on before or after moisturizer?
I know this is confusing because you’ll see it both ways depending on who you consult. Renova works well either way but I counsel my patients to wash, apply moisturizer,...
Is there a difference between Renova and Retin A Micro gel?
Okay so there a lot of understandable confusion about creams that are vitamin A cousins (also called retinoids) because the names are all similiar. When you say retinal micro gel 0.4%,...
How can I get rid of acne cysts?
Thank you – I’m glad you like our site! It’s really been fun. I have some ideas about your cysts, but you’ll still need a good dermatologist to help you. ...
How can I treat persistent perioral dermatitis??
This does not sound like fun! You didn’t tell me if you still use the Desonide 0.05% cream – even occasionally. There is some fairly substantial data now that ANY...
Can acne be improved with diet?
Hi Marci – Lotions with salicylic acid in them have been around for more than 20 years and used for a variety of skin conditions including that problem on the...
Dry, Itchy Skin
If your face has been dry and itchy for more than a few weeks, I think you should see your primary care doctor or dermatologist. There are many different causes for...
