Skin Care Q&A

1,090 people and 269 doctors are talking about Skin Care

Get Free Email Updates

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.

5 doctor answers

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.

36 doctor answers

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...

1 doctor answer

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...

1 doctor answer

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?

1 doctor answer

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...

1 doctor answer

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...

1 doctor answer

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...

1 doctor answer

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...

4 doctor answers

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...

2 doctor answers

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?  

2 doctor answers

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...

2 doctor answers

What's the Best Skin Care Product for Wrinkles and Skin Tightening?

I avoid the sun, I have a healty diet and I exercise regularly. I am 50 years old and look great except I don't like the wrinkles on the side of my...

1 doctor answer

Oily Skincare Tips

The oilyness of my skin means i am constantly breakingout and reapplying make up. what can be done about oily skin, if anything?

1 doctor answer

How Does Exercise Affect the Skin?

I have a very fast metabolism and I'm skinny/athletic looking, but I don't exercise at all. I would've preferred the curvy look and don't want to look...

3 doctor answers

What's the Worst Skin Treatment?

There is lots of marketing of the "best skin treatment" for skin rejuvenating. What about the "worst skin treatment"?  Would...

1 doctor answer

How Can I Improve Dull Skin?

2 doctor answers

I Am 34 Years Old, What Type of Skin Care Should I Use?

I have oily/combination skin. I don't have any wrinkles.

3 doctor answers

What Skin Care Products Are Safe During Pregnancy?

I have some concerns about skin care during pregnancy: WHY exactly are skin tightening procedures and/or dermal fillers NOT done to the face and neck...

3 doctor answers

Visia Skin Analysis

Can Computer Skin Analysis Like Visia Take the Place of Medical Diagnosis, or is It Just Complementary?

1 doctor answer

What to Use for Removing Black Spots on Face?

I have dark spots on my face that go around I have like a beard from both ears to the chin and forehead. I used peeling creams, and at first it seemed...

3 doctor answers

Does Ultrasound Stimulate Production of Collagen?

Does pulsed ultrasound such as that used by physical therapists help stimulate collagen and therefore, improve and tighten skin?

3 doctor answers

Does Stress Damage Skin?

Does being stressed out (ALL the time!) make a difference to my skin? I mean, is it responsible for blotchyness and skin problems I have?

1 doctor answer

Skincare Tips for the Holidays

My holiday calendar is filling up... what I can do in about the next six weeks to get myself ready?  I'm generally looking to freshen up my skin...

2 doctor answers

City Skincare Regimen?

I live in New York City and think my skin is getting beat up by the pollution. Do I need a protective layer, of sorts, when in the city to help my...

1 doctor answer

Is DMAE a Recommended Ingredient in Skin Care Products?

I'm curious what the doctors have to say about DMAE(dimethylethanolamine), both topical and oral. Does it help make estrogen that then makes for...

1 doctor answer

Hydroquinone Causing Peeling and Pinkness

I have used hydroquinone to lighten dark spots from previous acne, I then rubbed too hard causing my skin's top layer to come off and pus came out. I...

1 doctor answer

How to Fix Drastically Uneven Skin Tone on Face?

I am an african american female. The top half of my face is light and the bottom half is dark. My skin on my face is darker than my body as well. ...

1 doctor answer

Treatment for Large Open Pores?

I am getting open pores on my skin. I am getting these without squeezing pimples. Actually, I don't get pimples but I'm getting open pores...

1 doctor answer

Which Topical Vitamin C Cream/serum is the Best?

I use retin A at night and I want to use Vitamin C cream in the morning. Can you please recommend excellent prescripton strength topical vitamin C...

1 doctor answer

African American with Large Pores and Oily Skin

I am an African American with very oily skin and very large pores. I have been using Tazorac cream and Clindagel for over 2 years now. During the...

Recommended Regimen for Clean and Fresh Looking Skin?

I am 28 year old but my face do not look fresh and it is not clean. Even I wash it more than 3 times a day. It was fresh and clean before.

1 doctor answer

What Do You Think About Dermal FX?

Does Dermal FX work? They're calling it "topical Restylane." I would like to be optimistic, but am a bit skeptical about these products. ...

What is the Best Cleanser for Oily Skin?

I have very oily and sensitive skin. I noticed my skin got oilier due to my past cleansers. I know it has to be a gel, oil-free, non-pore clogging,...

1 doctor answer

Opinion on Tanning Beds for Vitamin D Synthesis?

How much sunlight is too much and increases the risk fo skin cancer? I like to use a tanning bed for about 10-15 minutes three to four times a week....

2 doctor answers

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,...

1 doctor answer

Topical Estrogen Cream for the Face?

I've been reading a bit about topical estrogen cream for the face -- it makes some sense that if vaginal thinness and dryness is related to lower...

Best Skin Care Products for 22 Year Old with Fair Skin?

I'm 22 yrs old I want to know what would be the best skin care products for me.. I have fair colored skin I almost never have breakouts I have...

2 doctor answers

Why Do I Turn Red when I'm Nervous and What Can I Do to Stop It?

Can anything be done for skin that gets red and blotchy on the chest, neck and face when one is nervous?

Acne Breakout on Sun-damaged Skin

I have searched all over the internet but have not found anything that covers this. I have pretty badly sun damaged skin (which was caused by a sad...

2 doctor answers

Constrasting Opinions on Peels and Laser Resurfacing for Large Pores?

Ok, half of you say that Chemical peels and Laser resurfacing helps large pores and the other half say it's absolutely useless. I'm totally...

Procedures to Get an Even Skin Tone?

Are there any procedures I can do to get a sure even skin tone

2 doctor answers

Would You Recommend At-home Deep Penetrating Light System?

I am considering purchasing a Deep Penetrating Light System for the home. I have been having Gentle Waves, Light therapy in a dermatologist office...

1 doctor answer

Topical DHEA - Does It Help the Skin Retain Fat and Moisture?

I'm curious what your opinion is about DHEA, a precursor to many hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, etc. What do you think about topical...

Skin Care Regimen for Stressed Skin?

I'm a 20 year old college student who's always on the run, and the stress of classes can really take a toll on my skin. I know you need to take care...

1 doctor answer

Normal for Glycolic and Salicylic Acid Skin Care Products to Darken Skin?

I am very dark-skinned and have been using Avon products for a week now with glycolic and salicylic acid to even and lighten my skin tone. My face...

What Do You Think About IMEDEEN (Ferrosan)?

Hello, what do you think about IMEDEEN (ferrosan)? is it a waste of money?

Skin Care Regime for 31 Yr. Old

Hi..was wondering about a skin care regime now that i have just turned turned 31. I usually only use Cetophil as a cleanser and Oil of Olay for...

1 doctor answer

Skin Product Allergy (TNS Recovery)

After a long Realself search, I came to the conclusion that TNS Recovery was the best choice to protect my Fraxel Restored skin. I am still having a...

Cream for Oily Skin?

I have an oily face. Even just after I take my bath, my face becomes oily. What type of cream should I use or what natural way can I do to help ease...

How Can I Strengthen Skin After Benzoyl Peroxide Weakened It?

I used benzoyl peroxide 10% all year last year and now I'm getting lots of scars (icepicks/boxcar scars). I know it is the benzoyl peroxide that...

What is the Right Age to Start Using Antioxidant Creams?

I am 24 years old , can i start using a good quality antioxidant creams? is too heavy for my skin?

What Are the Best Anti-aging Treatments/routines for Women in Their 40's?

I am 43 years old and have recently been told by my ob/gyn that I have entered perimenopause. I have read many disconcerting articles about the...

Obagi Tretinoin Disappeared?

Does anyone know why Obagi Tretinion disappeared from the company (Obagi) website? Is there any concerns/news that we need to be aware of? Thank you...

Zenmed Peel Treatment Spoil Brown Skin?

Hi! I have brown asian skin, would using Zenmed peel treatment spoil my skin?

Don't See Your Question? Ask a question