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Please share a haiku about skin care.

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Skin: Skin is your baby; keep away from too much sun; clean, dry and use plain lotion.

Answered 1/11/2014

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Every: Every time you wash your hands, dry thoroughly and immediately apply a simple, non-greasy lotion.

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Plenty: Plenty of water; moisturizer and sun block; beautiful skin!

Answered 11/12/2013

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Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

Specializes in Wound Care

Using: Using a moisturizer with dimethicone can help if you must wash your hands repeatedly.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

Specializes in Wound Care

Soap: Soap and water are the best way to prevent spreading bacteria.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Use: Use at least spf-30 when in the summer sun and uv rays are most intense. Prevents wrinkles, cancer too!

Answered 5/25/2014

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A: A permanent garment... Is the face you wear, so please take care.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Wash: Wash your skin today; water and soap rinse away; zits will be gone soon.

Answered 11/4/2014

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Be: Be gentle in applying makeup, removing it, giving yourself treatments around the eyes.

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Use: Use a cream or makeup remover to take off eye makeup.

Answered 3/15/2014

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

If: If makeup removal creams irritate your skin, use a detergent free cleansing bar instead.

Answered 5/4/2014

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Dr. Norman Pastorek answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Consider: Consider exilis to address facial wrinkles, loose jowls, and “turkey neck”.

Answered 5/1/2013

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Moisturize,: Moisturize, drink plenty of water, eat healthy and apply sun reflective block often.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. William Carlos answered

Specializes in Critical Care

Total: Total protection; too much sun is no fun; ahhhhh sunscreen.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Exfoliate,: Exfoliate, moisturize and use sunscreen daily to preserve your beautiful skin!

Answered 4/29/2014

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Skin Care: Use sunscreen daily. Not only will it prevent skin cancer but keep skin moisture in place.

Answered 1/19/2014

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Make: Make sure your makeup offers protection from the sun.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Wear: Wear gloves when washing dishes. The grease cutting cleansers also wash off ur protective skin oils.

Answered 12/31/2015

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The: The trick is to use a shot glass amount of sunscreen to cover the entire body. Most use far too less.

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Intact: Intact skin is an important defense against disease.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Enough: Enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass is needed for adequate adult skin coverage.

Answered 7/10/2013

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Avoid: Avoid sunburnt areas after spray sunscreen: rub sunscreen in, to ensure even, complete application.

Answered 12/11/2014

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Check: Check the uv index so you can plan your outdoor activities accordingly!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Use: Use a moisturing lotion suited for your skin type.

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

The: The best thing you can do for your skin is to avoid excessive exposure to the sun.

Answered 3/1/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Use: Use your sunblock. Both uva and uvb protection. Spf rating is for uvb. Uva causes the most wrinkles.

Answered 8/31/2013

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Check : Your feet as they get the least sunblock of the body and still can ger skin cancer.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Wash: Wash once - moisturize twice. Healthy skin.

Answered 2/18/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Use: Use sunscreen when you will be in the sun for an extended time.

Answered 2/18/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Oily: Oily or dryer everyone wants nice skin treat your skin nicely.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Frequent: Frequent hand washing dries up the skin. Use emollients to counter effect.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Prolonged: Prolonged hot showers or baths leads to dry skin.

Answered 6/26/2015

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Apply: Apply aquaphor or vaseline on the lips every night before bed to prevent cracked dry lips.

Answered 2/12/2014

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Dr. Eyal Simchi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

Make: Make sure to wash your face daily but do not scrub scrubbing is too harsh.

Answered 2/14/2014

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Daily: Daily use of sunscreen is the single best preventive measure you can take to prevent signs of aging.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

For: For most effectiveness, get your skin care products through a physician. Don't buy over the counter.

Answered 11/12/2015

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

If: If you have dry feet moisturize, then plastic bag. Do this overnight.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Valtrex (valacyclovir): Valtrex (valacyclovir) is very good for cold sores on the lips. Reduces pain and duration of sore.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Avocado: Avocado works as a miracle on dry skin as a moisturizer!

Answered 2/27/2014

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Drink: Drink lots of water.Water works as miracle to keep skin healthy!

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: One skin care is not right for all. Different ski types need different cares. Seek a professinional.

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Moisturize daily. It is as important as cleansing!

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Fluids, nutrition. Mild cleanser and argan oil. Get your beauty sleep.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Ignore: Actively look to ensure there are no cuts/sores. Cover with band aid after washing with soapy water.

Answered 2/25/2014

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Limit your dryness, Limit your sun exposure, Use lotion and sunscreen.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun.

Answered 1/1/2015

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