Really, really dry skin on the legs!!
Hello May, there’s actually a gene that is fairly common that causes this skin problem. The medical term for it is Ichthyosis Vulgaris and is an old, old name that...
I’m African American with very dry skin. What can I use?
You bring up a good point which is that we all have a baseline skin type – oily, dry, etc. – but in addition, problems can look different in different...
Do you recommend any weekly skincare treatments like a mask or face peel?
Good question, this is confusing for many people! Think of it like this. When you perform a light peel, a scrub or certain peel-off masks/masques, you are essentially exfoliating off...
A question from Turkey regarding acne in the setting of dry skin.
I’m glad you wrote because not everyone who has acne has the classic extremely oily skin. Some have combination (dryer in some areas and oilier in others) and some have...
Would a hydrating complex be as good as a filler?
For dryness or very fine lines, use a great moisturizer – the SkinMedica one is good. For true wrinkles, no cream will be able to compare to a filler at this point...
What can I do about chronic eczema that’s now involving my face too?
You didn’t tell me if you’ve been seeing a dermatologist? Please, please, please get thee to one right away if you haven’t. And yes, over time, the chronic steriod use...
Is Lac Hydrin 12% good for moisturing and also exfoliating?
Francie – you are completely cracking me up here!!!! (Francie is my absolutely wonderful mother-in-law!). You can always just call me! But to answer the question – Yes – LacHydrin...
Flaky, Dry, Itchy Scalp (#3 of 3)
This is the last of three parts on causes, natural remedies, and prescription fixes! There are prescriptions your dermatologist can give you that will help. Loprox shampoo and cream (for...
Flaky, Dry, Itchy Scalp (#2 of 3)
This is the second of three parts on causes, natural remedies, and prescription fixes! Since seb derm is caused by a yeast (not candida) overgrowth, there are several dietary changes...
Flaky, Dry, and Itchy Scalp (#1 of 3)
This is the first of three parts on causes, natural remedies, and prescription fixes! So what causes this extremely common problem? Many people call this “dry” scalp, and so do...
