What should I be doing for facial skincare as I approach age 30 (gulp)? I have been really lax about taking care of my skin properly since I left my acne-ridden high school years behind and now I am growing concerned that if I don't change up my regimen I am going to look like a haggard old lady well before my time. Help!
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posted by thereemix
on Mar 6, 2012 -
51 answers
Is my skin flaking because I am overexfoliating or because it is still adjusting to the chemical exfoliants?
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posted by teragram
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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How can I treat a minor pressure sore on the right side of my butt, right where the bone is? I sit all day and all night...I do exercise every other day and I do try to relieve direct pressure by laying on the floor and playing with the dog at night. However, at least 12 hours a day of sitting/working in front of a computer trumps all that. I have good office chairs but the one at work (which would take an act of congress to replace) has bottomed out.
Guess I'm looking for a several things to do...gel cushion options if any discreet ones are out there, topical treatments, whatever anyone may have found that works.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2012 -
19 answers
Had a weird milk-skin contact reaction: does a skin reaction to milk warrant a further investigation into an allergy to ingested dairy products?
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posted by NikitaNikita
on Feb 6, 2012 -
9 answers
Is there a substitute for Melaleuca's Renew Lotion that you can buy at an ordinary pharmacy?
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posted by zadcat
on Feb 2, 2012 -
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I had perfect skin until I learned I had a clotting disorder and had to stop using Nuvoring. Now in addition to regular outbreaks on my face, my back is constantly greasy and covered with acne. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2012 -
12 answers
Dermatology Filter: what the eff is this rash/acne on my chest that won't go away!? What can I do? I can't afford to see someone unless important... is this important?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 26, 2012 -
28 answers
It's been colder than usual here lately (below freezing) and my face is quite red, probably from exposure. I'd like to find a cream I can put on before I go out to protect my face. I have very pale, somewhat sensitive skin that breaks out easily, and is not normally dry. I usually wash my face with Dr. Bronner's once a day and I don't wear makeup. Can you recommend a protective cream that's good for my skin type?
posted by smilingtiger
on Jan 19, 2012 -
28 answers
I have a red cheeked preschooler. Trying to talk to doc, but wanted thoughts from others.
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posted by k8t
on Dec 12, 2011 -
16 answers
What is best natural product for extremely dehydrated face. I have no acne problem and my skin is not sensitive.
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posted by page123
on Dec 8, 2011 -
16 answers
I have eczema all over my dominant hand, which is making some day to day tasks difficult. What are some ways of getting around this?
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posted by mippy
on Nov 22, 2011 -
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I have sensitive skin that dries out easily.
Which types of soaps, washcloths, etc. should I use to help treat my skin better?
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posted by GlassHeart
on Nov 16, 2011 -
39 answers
I've been rock climbing for about a year, so I feel this should be obvious by now...but it's not: How do I build calluses/decrease skin sensitivity on the segments of my fingers
other than the tips?
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posted by psoas
on Oct 27, 2011 -
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Weird disease? While cleansing my skin (oil cleansing method), I eventually pulled out what I thought were blackheads, but were actually a mass of black fibers tangled together (too thin for hair). Since noticing this, I realize that some of the blackheads my skin releases appear to be these same fibers. The only thing I can find online is Morgellons disease, but I don't have the feeling of bugs crawling under my skin, and I don't have lesions. Any ideas?
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posted by wannaknow
on Oct 2, 2011 -
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The skin on my face has not been as smooth and radiant the last couple of years. I am 26, female. What can I do to get it back to normal, or if this is the new normal, how can I prevent it from getting worse?
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posted by never.was.and.never.will.be.
on Sep 18, 2011 -
20 answers
How to get a really good looking tan? Is there an aesthetic difference between "side-effect" tans and "lie-down" tans? And, should one tan their face?
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posted by polymodus
on Sep 14, 2011 -
10 answers
I haven't worn makeup for years, but I'm in a new job and would like to pull together a more professional look. What can I do to make my flaky, sensitive, rejecting skin hold on to foundation smoothly for an entire day without looking sandblasted by noon?
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posted by wexford_arts
on Sep 10, 2011 -
21 answers
What to say or how to respond to people who are obsessed with having light features?
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posted by raztaj
on Sep 6, 2011 -
23 answers
I have mild to moderate acne. My dermatologist is trying to push me towards Accutane, are there any other treatments out there?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 5, 2011 -
39 answers
How do I eat a low-carb diet that satiates me, doesn't make me lose weight and leaves my skin clear?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2011 -
15 answers
My skin is exploding with hormonal rage... and I'm getting married in 3.5 weeks. Help?
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posted by Madamina
on Aug 17, 2011 -
37 answers
What daily routines/products can I use to prevent blackheads/oily skin that don't require me to wash or rinse my face?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Aug 13, 2011 -
24 answers
Another question about dark circles: do these look normal to you? I'm worried that they're a symptom of something larger.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 27, 2011 -
14 answers
I have had a mild case of Vitiligo manifest on my face for many years now. I know nothing about make-up. Give me your professional advice on what I need to buy/do to cover up my spottiness with maximum effectiveness.
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Jul 25, 2011 -
5 answers
