A 21-year-old male asked:
skin is dry and cracks when i smile, but oily. i have celiac could it also be sibo? or what else could it be?
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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaaianswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
How about chapstick?: Have you tried using chapstick more often? Use it as often as you can to keep your lips soft and moist. Based on your age and the area that you live in, dry skin is very common in the winter.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Can you see or feel the hardware under the skin?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ryan Stantonanswered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Depends: It depends on the type of hardware, the location, and the physical build/weight of the person who has it.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
For african-americans and other darker-skinned people, is treatment different than for people with light-colored skin?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jennifer Haleyanswered
Dermatology 23 years experience
What type treatment: Please ask about what type of treatment. Many dermatology procedures are the same for all skin types, but if you are asking about laser or chemical peels, skin type is very important. You will want to seek a dermatologist that has experience with skin of color as treatments can be tricky and have a higher risk of scarring if not done correctly (or even if correct procedures are followed).
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A 25-year-old member asked:
How should I care for my skin?
4 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jeffrey Pollardanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Key = Protection: First and foremost you should protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays (ie the sun, tanning booths). Spf creams that are 15+ in addition to sun protective clothing (hats, sunglasses) are the mainstay of protection. Maintaining a healthy diet, good hydration, and avoiding smoking will also help. A daily skin care regimen with anti-oxidants and gentle cleansers can go a long way as well.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Will moving to a warmer climate permanently make my skin more wrinkled?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. David Sherrisanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 33 years experience
Sun exposure: Excessive sun exposure will cause worsening of facial wrinkles. Warmth alone will not.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How can I help my discoloration on my skin?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Despainanswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Depends upon cause: Address what's causing the disocoloration first. If its acne, address that. Short term use of hydroquinone (prescription) may help even skin color, but many times simply taking better care of the skin (addressing the disease process causing the discoloration, hydrating the skin as well) takes care of this.
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