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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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The Best Treatment for New Transverse Forehead Wrinkles?

I am 32, half-Asian, half-Caucasian, with rather dry, very sensitive, eczema-prone olive-toned skin. I have just recently "discovered" fine transverse...

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Skin Care for Flaky, Dry and Irritated Skin?

I'm 25 and I've always had really sensitive skin and at times very very dry especially in the winter. In the summer I'm in the sun and have no zits,...

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What is the Best Affordable Anti-aging Skin Care Line?

With the economy as it is, I'm on a budget. I'm 54 and need something to help my skin from getting more wrinkled and saggy and I have brown spots,...

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Ointment for Sensitive Skin Other Than Aquaphor?

Is there another ointment other than Aquaphor that can be used. I have very sensitive skin and am concerned that I will get a severe case of acne from...

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Will the Clarisonic Brush or Differin Gel Cause Broken Capillaries?

I am 21, very fare, sensitive skin, and female. Will the Clarisonic brush or Differin gel (3%) cause increased broken facial capillaries? I've...

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Which Sunblock? Which Sunscreen?

Hey doc, i want to physically block all sunrays, my skin is sun sensitive (which means it tans very easily). so, in my case i want sunblocks which...

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I Have Small Bumps on the Top of my Lip That Do Not Itch or Have Any Unusual Color, What Could Be the Cause?

The bumps on the lips don't stand out too much but they make me self conscience I do not have any food allergies that I am aware of but have...

Which Topical Facial Products For Redness and Sensitive Skin? (photo)

I have sensitive, red facial skin which is often dry. I am out in the weather a lot. I try to use sunscreen, and I'm doing it more now, but I...

Will Nuderm Creams Work Without the Peel?

I have just bought the Nuderm creams from skin doctor but because of my age (70) and 'downtime' of a peel. I have decided now not to have the...

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