When should acne stop?
I’m glad you wrote because I can tell you’re feeling a little isolated with this. It’s true that acne is very individual in when it’s ready to go away, and...
Products for over 40 oily skin & acne.
Thank you! This is a tough one, as you know, because most acne products are formulated for 16 y.o. skin. The best regimen needs to be customized for you, but...
Little bumps on the forehead – what are these and what can i do?
Did your dermatologist tell you the name of these …..ie his diagnosis?? If they were sebaceous hyperplasia (enlarged oil glands), then they can be treated. He’s correct in saying that...
Does it matter which Retin A (retinoid) I use for acne?
You are so welcome! All the retinoids you mention will work about the same so it’s really about the base. The Renova or Refissa will be the most moisturizing (for...
What to do for oily skin and larger pores?
I truly wish there was a “home run” for large pores, but there are things that help. Good products – here’s the link and also here. This blog post applies...
Why am I getting acne at age 51???
My first thought is remember that acne is a hormonal disease!! It occurs between puberty and menopause. Could you be now in perimenopause? Many women find that they suddenly start...
Treating lumps, bumps and ……….. milia!
Okay, most of you know that milia are a plug (like a comedone or acne plug) in a pore but then it hardens and gets stuck. They don’t generally become...
Why aren’t my skin care products absorbing into my skin?
Abby, thank you for writing, this is an interesting problem that I suspect is moderately common. Since I don’t know your skin type I’m going to guess a little here....
Bumps on the face – what are these???
Okay so my mantra still is to see your dermatologist because no one should self diagnose these, since some skin cancers can look very similar to benign bumps. Learn more...
For very oily, African American skin, what products would help?
Oil is tough because it’s to a large extent controlled by our hormones. The nice thing about oily skin is that it tends to wrinkle less. The frustrating thing about...
