Dr. Irwin's answer to reader's question

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Oil Seed Problems

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Reader’s Question
Hey Dr Irwin! I have had severe oil seed problems on my face and was wondering if there are any products or to take any special care or attention while cleansing? or exfoliating? I have a combination face and and i have large pores around my inner cheeks and nose. [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Dark Patches

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Reader’s Question
I have dark patches around my smiling line. I have tried so many products yet not effective. What shall i do?
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Dr. Irwin’s Answer
If you have tried several drugstore remedies without any improvement, it’s time to see your dermatologist! It could be melasma or sun damage or something else, and there are lasers or peels [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Glycolic Acid

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Reader’s Question
I’ve got uneven skin tone. The skin of my neck, butt, knees, elbows are way darker than my original olive tone. One aesthetician told me use an 15-20% glycolic acid lotion but since I can’t buy online I need a product from drug store. Which drug store product is good? What’s your advice for [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Professional Help For Acne

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Reader’s Question
Hi Dr.Brandith,
My name is Katrin, I’m 26 years old and for the past years I have suffered a lot of ance, I been to many dermatologists, the first dermatologist sent me Accutane I have it for two years, after 3 months to take Accutane my skin was God and I had nothing [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- The Problems Behind Yoga, Sweating, Acne & Vitamin A

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Reader’s Question
For the past seven months I’ve been practicing Bikram yoga 4-5 times a week, I love the practice but experience acne in the areas that most of the sweat occurs. I keep a very strict clean diet and have started taking Vitamin A, C, D, E, B-complex and Zinc in hopes [...]

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- When Acne Products Do Not Work

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Reader’s Question
I’ve been battling acne for almost 8 years now. It’s been getting worse. I have acne prone, oily, sensitive skin. I’ve tried everything from drugstore to proactiv to murad to burtsbees. Nothing has worked for me. I’ve stuck out each regimen for the recommended time and each time, my skin is [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Kathy Dallas Kd-12 Cream

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Reader’s Question
i have recently brought a kathy dallas kd-12 cream.. i am having doubts about using it because i cant find any reviews online about it. can u please tell me your opinion about it.
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Dr. Irwin’s Answer
I’m sorry but I’m not familiar with that brand cream, so cannot advise about it. However, [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Can Tumeric Powder Remove Hair?

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Reader’s Question
I m 19 year girl my docter advised me to use acnestar soap to reduce pimples after using that i had small dark hairs in my upper lip my family advised me to rub it off wlth turmeric power the hair is gone but i notice dark stains like moustache naked What shall i [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Alternative Help For Severe Acne

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Reader’s Question
I’ve been suffering from severe acne for the past 13 years! I’ve tried everything from Diane-35 birth control pills to Accutane. Nothing helps, the Accutane did helped when i was on it. But once i stop, my acne came back as well. Not as severe as before but my skin [...]

Beauty Questions? Ask Dr. Irwin
- Can Thermage Or Ultherapy Reduce Wrinkles?

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Reader’s Question
Have explored different wrinkle reducing methods and do not like the idea of fillers, injections, lazer or facelifts. Is Ultherapy a sound and effective way to help this issue? I have read about Thermage but read mixed reviews.
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Dr. Irwin’s Answer
Both Ultherapy and Thermage generally do NOT reduce wrinkles. They are intended to tighten and [...]

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