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Facial Skin Tightening Options

I'm open to a face lift or facial plastic surgery but wanted more opinions on a variety of skin tightening options to tighten jowls and skin...

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How to Treat Deep Smile Lines?

I have deep smile lines on my face. Is a facelift or plastic surgery my only option? Are dermal fillers a possible solution?

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What's the Best Daily Skin Care Regimen?

I need advice for facial skin care. Please recommend daily skin care steps that promote great skin tone.

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How Can I Increase Collagen Production?

I read somewhere that your skin stops naturally producing collagen when you are 25.  Is that true?  Is there any way to get your skin to...

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How to Remove Milia Under Eye Problem?

Can anyone tell me how to rid myself of under eye milia? I've heard that only a dermatologist can lance them. Is there not a treatment or cream...

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Is Retin-a the Most Effective Wrinkle Cream?

Do anti-wrinkle creams that promise instant smoothing and noticeable reduction in fine lines really work?

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Best Way to Get Rid of Under Eye Milia?

I get a lot of tiny little white bumps under my eyes.  Could it be milia?  How can I get rid of them?

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Crepey Eyelid Skin Help

I have crepey, loose skin in my eye area, mostly on my eyelids.  I wonder if having a blepharoplasty can fix the crepey skin problem. Are there...

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What Skin Care Ingredients Should I Avoid?

Every time i read about skin care products i hear i should be avoiding one ingredient or another. There are soooo many ingredients in skin products so...

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How Can I Keep my Skin Looking Youthful Without Surgery?

I really really don't want to get a facelift or anything close to plastic surgery. What surgery alternatives are there for sagging skin and...

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Obagi Skin Care System: Does It Work?

My doctor sells Obagi system and claims it is just what I should use on my face.  Can some other expert tell me if Obagi products will help my...

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Best Milia Treatment?

I'm a 16 year old girl that has been diagnosed with milia. What do you recommend for treatment? I have very small pores and they get clogged...

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Skin Care Tips for Aging Skin

My face is aging faster now that I've turned 46. What is the best techniques, skin care products, or life style changes to maintain more youthful...

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How Can I Minimize Pores?

I can't stand my big pores. can i laser them or do something to reduce pore size?

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What Works Best to Restore Volume and Facial Fullness?

What can I do about loss in face volume and full look? I hate my changing look!

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Is Hyaluronic Acid Absorbable by the Skin (Topical)?

 I've read the molecules are to large to penetrate the epidermis.

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What Natural Skin Care Products Improve Skin Tone?

I am not yet interested in botox. I want natural skin care products and techniques to get a great glowing skin tone and to repair fine lines and sun...

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Do Face Creams with Matrixyl 3000, Argireline, and Hyaluronic Acid Work?

I'll be 30 years old next year, and I need to find some effective anti-aging skincare products. There are lots of talk about these three...

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Do Face Lift Creams Really Work?

Like everyone (I know!) - want to delay facial surgery as looong as possible. may be a face lift cream will do the trick.

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Tretinoin for Shrinking Facial Pores?

Does Tretinoin skincare products like Renova and Retin-A help shrink facial pores?

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Treatment for Chicken Skin on Underarms?

I have big bumps on my underarms. My last dermatologist told me that it was chicken skin (big bumps that is rough and unsightly). I tried moisturizing...

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Does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Cause Skin Allergic Reactions?

I have super sensitive skin that breaks out and gets flaky from lots of skin cleansers, even expensive anti-wrinkle creams. Is the cause likely sodium...

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Photodynamic Therapy Vs Efudex - Best Treatment for Actinic Keratosis?

I've seen some horrible looking pics posted on the internet from patients that had horrific responses to treatment with FU-5 - they said the pain,...

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How Should I Care for Oily, Dry Skin?

I have combination skin that is dry and oily. Which products or product ingredients do you recommend for this skin type?

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Best Tips for Rejuvenating Skin to Reverse Signs of Aging

I would LOVE to reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone and fine lines. Are there skin rejuvenating secrets or tips experts could share with...

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How Do I Reduce Large Pores and Prevent Dark Spots from Acne?

I'm 26 years old and my skin started breaking out very badly when I was 23 years old. I've tried Proactiv but it did not work for me. Right...

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TCA Peel for Razor Bumps on light skinned African American?

I've had these bumps for a couple of months now. I've used many acne scrubs and treatments, but none seem to be working. I think they are...

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Milia or Just Clogged Pores?

I have very small, flat, white things under the skin that are visible. They look like flat whiteheads. I thought from descriptions I've read that...

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How Much Does Milia Treatment Cost?

I have milia. It used to be only on my forehead for years but now its going on my whole face and its almost incurable to me. I want to see a...

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"Oil Free" Skincare Products

Advertising of oil free skincare products confuses me.  what does it mean?

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Can I Do Milia Removal Myself?

I have read the articles about milia treatment. Can I do this myself with a small needle? If so, will it leave me with a black eye while it heals?

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How Can I Prevent Spider Veins?

My sisters have spider veins on their legs around their knees. I would love to avoid getting these! what can I do best to prevent spider veins from...

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Skin Care Mistakes People Make?

Just curious what patients are most often doing wrong when it comes to there skin care

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How Do You Get Rid of Milia?

I've had milia since I was 25 and now I'm 36 and it is even worse despite acne medications and microdermabrasion, etc.  Nobody in my...

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How Do Antioxidants Work?

Everyone always talks about how antioxidants are so great for you, but I'm not very clear on exactly what they are or how they work.  Can someone...

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Lines Under Eyes, Only 24 Years Old, How Do I Get Rid of These?

The photo is not very clear but there are 2 visible creases, and even more beneath that (5 or 6) that look like they will eventually turn into creases...

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Can I Use Obagi Skin Care Products Without a Doctor's Prescription?

I would like to try obagi products for my bad acne under my chin area. Can I purchase obagi online and start using it? If yes, can you direct me on...

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Natural Painless Removal of Moles, Warts, and Skin Tags?

Does any one know any natural and painless method of removing warts, skin tags, and moles?

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Do You Love Your Mineral Makeup?

All of the new mineral makeups and cosmetic lines advertise great things like blocking bad sun rays that lead to aging skin. Are there other reasons I...

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Obagi Nuderm Vs. Clenziderm - Which is Better?

I have used the Obagi Nuderm for six months and ran out. Since then my face has began to break out again. I can't really afford to used the Obagi...

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What Does Milia Look Like?

I have a seed like growth that feels like it is more under the skin (on forearm) than a surface bump. It does not really pop out. I only feel a...

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Ethnic Skin Care Tips

I have what some would say is "ethnic skin" type. Lots of skin care information is for white tone only. What are tips for having great skin...

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Which Skincare Products Should I Splurge On?

Questioning wether to buy Strivecton or some other expensive wrinkle cream. What does every one think is worth the splurge?

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Aquaphor on a Regular Basis to Remove Wrinkles?

I ended up putting Aquaphor all over my face after a spot TCA peel and notice that the skin around my eyes looks amazing. No wrinkles, smaller pores...

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What Should I Add to my Diet to Get Better Skin?

Are there proven ingredients or foods to improve skin tone, elasticity...or for avoiding aging winkles and facial lines? What diet changes are...

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Why Do my Cheeks Randomly Flush and Get Blotchy?

I occasionally get random red blotches on the apples of my cheeks, they appear for about 15 minutes and then go away- what is this?

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Active Ingredients to Look for in Skin Care Products

Seeking tips on ingredients that are actively helping with anti wrinkle and skin repairing

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Are Products Like Strivectrin Better Than Botox?

I know strivectrin compares itself to botox.  that fair comparison when it comes to anti-wrinkle treatment?

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Olay Pro-X Vs RoC Skin Care Line for Mature Skin?

At 66, I have always worn sunscreen, never smoked, and have no major wrinkling or serious skin problems. I would like to use an over-the-counter...

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What's the Best Premature Aging Treatment?

Best treatment for premature aging? (Melasma, lines AND acne). Help! I'm only 37! Hello, please help! I spent 9 years (21-30) in New Mexico, where I...

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Cost of Milia Extraction on Eyelids?

I have milia on both my upper and lower eyelids. They have been there for 10 years now. What would be the cost of extracting them, since health...

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Should I Wear Makeup Even if I Think I Look Good Without It?

I'd like to go with out make up but hope it's ok...i wont be judged

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Blue Light Therapy for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

I have tried blue light treatments with ALA applied 1 hour prior. There was improvement on sebaceous hyperplasia, but no lasting result. Freezing...

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Is Bump on my Eye a Large Milia?

I have a medium sized bump on the inside corner of my left eye. It's not painful, and never gets red. I think it's too big to be milia, but...

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Celebrity Skin Care Secrets

Celebs look sooo perfect on the red carpet!  How do hollywood stars get such perfect, radiant skin for their big events?  

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Laser Treatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia

My neck has poikloderma of civates and not sure what treatment would give the best result for that type of condition.What is Portrait Plasma...

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Does Eczema Ever Go Away on Its Own?

If you have eczema as a kid, does it go away when you reach a certain age? My son has it pretty bad and I want to tell him it will get better.

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How to Get Rid of Dennie Morgan Folds on a 24 Year Old?

I have Dennie Morgan Folds under my eyes and above my eyes. Is there anyway to get rid of these? I am 24 yrs old and I don't want to have surgery....

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Is There One Laser Treatment to Treat Multiple Skin Problems?

One laser (or IPL) alone ok to remove 3 different things? Can one laser (or IPL) alone cover: age spots, spider veins and wrinkles on hands? Or...

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Treatment to Remove or Fill Dennie-Morgan Lines?

I am 32 y.o., and have suffered from allergies and eczema my entire life. For the past 3-4 years they have subsided, but I still have...

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Best Winter Skin Moisturizer

I'm looking for a skin moisturizer to use during winter months that will help my dry skin without clogging my pores. A moisturizer with an...

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How Should I Care for Itchy Dry Skin?

Help needed for dry, itchy, miserably uncomfortable skin! moisturizers?? essential oils? i am a female, mid 40's

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Does Makeup Cause Milia?

If so, what types should I watch out for?  I've always worn makeup, but not in excess or anything.

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Will Anything Help to Thicken Thin Skin?

I have had dermabrasion for removing old acne scars with very very fine dermabrasion kit at home and it removed all the scars that I had from acne...

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Why Do I Get Rashes at Night?

I have problems with my skin for last three months. I'm getting rashes on my body at night when I go to sleep, and I feel better in the morning. I use...

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Best Treatment for Uneven Skin Tone?

I am 15 years old and I have really badly uneven skin tone on my back. I want to get rid of it fast before summer so I can wear things that show my...

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Most Effective Treatment to Even out Skin Tone?

I am a 39-year-old female and I'm interested to know what latest treatment the doctors would recommend for a smoother, more even-toned facial skin? In...

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Will Mederma Help with Hyperpigmentation After Cryotherapy?

I have some dark pigmentation after I had some cryotherapy done. Will Mederma help fade the pigmentation or is there something better?

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Procedures for Minimizing Nose Pores?

Are there any procedures for minimizing nose pores? I have used many different products that have never given me any results.

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Help - I Am Young and Want to Look my Age!

I am 20, but people say I look 25 whenever I'm with my boyfriend. I look like his older sister.  I am so young and I just want to look my age...

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