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Ask a Dermatologist

We know skincare isn't one-size-fits-all. That's why we've tapped the top dermatologists, estheticians and skincare experts to share right products you should be using for your skin type. From reviews to treatments, consider this section to help you achieve your glowy-skin goals.
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Is Washing Your Face With Bar Soap Really That Bad?

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5 Skincare Tips I Learned from TikTok's Resident Dermatologist

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10 Things You Shouldn't Do Before or After Getting Injectables

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7 Ways to Reduce Your Under Eye Bags, According to Derms

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The Truth About Celebrity Skincare Lines, According to a Dermatologist

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Fordyce Spots Look Like Milia, but Are Very Different

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How a "Brazilian Facial" Can Help Revolutionize Your Brazilian Wax

Face Mites
"Face Mites" Are a Thing—Here's How to Get Rid of Them

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9 Products That Reverse Dry, Crepey Skin

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Dermatologists Say This Is the Best Way to Tighten and Smooth Your Neck

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The 9 Best Ways to Prevent and Smooth Chest Wrinkles

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Dealing with an Infected Ear Piercing? Here's What Derms Recommend

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What to Expect During Your First Bikini Wax
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The Skin Treatments to Book Each Season, According to a Celebrity Dermatologist

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Eyelid Scrubs: What Are They, and Are They Safe?

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What Exactly Is the UV Index, and What Does It Mean for My Skin?

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6 Ways to Soften Rough, Calloused Hands

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9 of the Most Effective Ways to Treat Vitiligo

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5 Ways to Treat Facial Spider Veins

Dry Lip Corners: Causes and Treatments
Cracked Lip Corners Have So Many Causes—Here's How to Treat Them

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Wait—Is It Bad For Your Skin to Wash Your Face In the Shower?

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How to Treat Oily Dandruff at the Source, According to Experts

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Dermatologists vs. Estheticians: We Settle The Debate Once And For All

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The Truth At Last: Derms Explain Whether or Not a Morning Cleanse Is Necessary

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This Form of Acne Disproportionately Affects Black Men—and No One Talks About It

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This Lesser-Known Injectable Is Giving Botox a Run for Its Money

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How to Tell If Your Skin Picking Habit Is Actually Dermatillomania (And How to Get Help)

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Here's How to Tell If Your Skin Irritation Is Eczema or Psoriasis

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Everything You Need to Know About Mole Removal, From Someone Who's Had 20+ Removed

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Does Preparation H Really Help With Under-Eye Bags? We Investigate

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What You Should Know Before Taking Doxycycline for Acne

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Is It Really That Bad to Pop a Pimple? Dermatologists Settle the Debate

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How to Get Rid of Pitted Acne Scars, According to a Dermatologist

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Your Blackheads Might Be Sebaceous Filaments (Which Changes Everything)

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Thoughts From My Couch: Is It Possible to Over-Mask Your Face?

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How to Treat Your Acne Using Light Therapy (No Creams, No Gels)

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PSA: Please Stop Using Toothpaste as a Spot Treatment

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How to Identify and Treat a Cold Sore vs. a Pimple, According to a Derm

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Here's Why You Keep Breaking Out Along Your Lip Line

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9 Ways to Smooth Forehead Wrinkles, According to Derms

Do You Really Need a Daytime and Nighttime Moisturizer?

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This is Why Derms Often Prescribe Minocycline To Treat Serious Acne

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How Can I Erase the Liver Spots on My Face, Hands, and Chest?

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Your Complete, Dermatologist-Approved Guide to Treating Cystic Acne

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This Condition Could Be Causing Those Chronic Dry Patches on Your Lips

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Why You Need to Switch to a Low pH Cleanser, According to Dermatologists

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What Does SPF Actually Mean, Anyway?

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Everything You Should Know Before Getting a Stick-and-Poke Tattoo

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Meet Emulsions: The Lightweight, Water-Based Moisturizers Acne-Prone Skin Will Love

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Ask a Dermatologist: How to Properly Pop a Pimple

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Astringent vs Toner: How (and When) to Use Each

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The Rumors Are True: Your Skin Can Get Too "Used To" a Product

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Asking For a Friend—How Often Are You Supposed to Shower?

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This Laser Treatment Is Basically Fraxel You Can Do During Lunch

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Dandruff Shampoo Might Be the Perfect Face Wash If You Have Flaky Skin

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How to Get Rid of Milia: Causes, Prevention, and Removal

The 22 Best Face Washes, Tested by Byrdie
We Researched the Best Face Washes—These Are Our Favorites

Can You Use Coconut Oil as a Makeup Remover?

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Ask a Dermatologist: How Often Should I Exfoliate My Face?

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Ask a Dermatologist: Can You Use Olive Oil for Your Skin?

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7 Ways to Sculpt Your Jawline, Straight from the Pros

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QQ: Can You Use Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Together?

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Do Cucumbers Actually Do Anything For Your Eyes?

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Can Biotin Cause Acne? We Asked Dermatologists