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One Hairstylist’s Method for Frizzy Hair A reader’s question about frizz is answered by an expert hairstylist.
I Hate My Dimply Chin. Help! A dermatologist offers her best advice for dealing with an unfavorite feature.
Halle Berry Says Doctor Mistook Her Perimenopause Symptoms for Herpes “My doctor had no knowledge and didn’t prepare me,” the actress said of her transition to menopause.
I’m in My Mid-40s and Got Dysport. Can It Age You? Absolutely, says a dermatologist, but here’s how to avoid it.
Can Your Sleep Habits Give You Wrinkles? Smooshing your face into a pillow for eight hours can give you wrinkles. Here is what to do.
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Mar. 6, 2024
Going for Botox With My 82-Year-Old Mom In my 20s, I judged my mother for her midlife vanity. Now that I’m 55, I get it.
Can You Get a Face-lift in 1,000 Tiny Steps? Dermatologists are pushing smaller, more frequent interventions that promise the same pipe dream as always: eternal youth.
The Under-Eye-Bag Dilemma What kind of works, and what really works.
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Feb. 22, 2024
How Do I Keep My Makeup on All Day? Plus: a question about the best eyeliner for those with allergies.
My Experience Using Lasers for Skin Lesions My dermatologist Orit Markowitz, M.D., recommended FDA-approved photodynamic therapy, which, according to studies, is highly efficient.
I’m Almost 60. What Can I Do About Marionette Lines? A reader question prompts this 73-year-old former beauty editor to give advice about being too self-critical.
I’m 33 and Botox Messed Up My Face. Help! What to do when you think your treatments have gone awry.
What’s This Bag Under My Under Eye? A dermatologist and plastic surgeon weigh in on treatments for festoons.
I’m 30 Years Old. Should I Get ‘Baby Botox’? I’m a 73-year-old former beauty editor, here is my advice.
A Laser Expert Shares Solutions for Facial Birthmarks A laser expert and a makeup artist offer their best advice.
By Valerie Monroe
Dealing With Dermatitis? A Dermatologist Weighs In. A dermatologist explains how to solve a mysterious skin-care issue.
By Valerie Monroe
Unsexy Question: How Do I Protect My Skin From Bug Bites? A reader anticipating a Caribbean cruise wonders how she should apply sunscreen when moisturizer and insect repellent are also on the program.
By Valerie Monroe
TikTok Is Taking Over My Teen’s Multistep Skin-Care Routine What’s the harm in an elaborate skin-care routine for young girls? Dermatologists weigh in.
By Valerie Monroe
What Can I Do About My Dandruff Problem? An expert explains how to properly care for flaky scalps, clinically known as seborrheic dermatitis.
By Valerie Monroe
Are Veneers the New Boobs? The smiles of the contestants on The Golden Bachelor deserve their own show.
By Valerie Monroe
How Do I Choose the Right In-Office Treatment for Tightening Lax Skin? A dermatologist offers her best advice about getting the most bang for your buck.
By Valerie Monroe
I’ve Gone Gray! But What About My Brows? There’s a color-coordinating trick to it: A makeup artist explains, inside.
By Valerie Monroe
Is There a Way to Actually Hide Under-Eye Shadows and Hollows? A couple of pro makeup artists weigh in on the best way to conceal them.
By Valerie Monroe
Becoming a Dad at 69 “How am I going to get down on the floor with my kid?”
As told to Anna Maltby
Was Pamela Anderson’s Makeup-Free Fashion Week Just a Stunt? “I feel like it’s just freedom; it’s a relief,” Anderson said about going without makeup.
By Valerie Monroe
How Much Facial Filler Is Too Much? A dermatologist on what it really takes to get the best results.
By Valerie Monroe
How Do I Maintain Healthy and Strong Lashes As I Age? Experts explain eye care for the aged … and for you, too.
By Valerie Monroe
Why Does My Neck Change So Drastically As I Age? A plastic surgeon offers his best advice for caring for the neck.
By Valerie Monroe
Are Expensive Vitamin-C Serums Actually Worth It? A dermatologist weighs in on the value of the popular skin-care ingredient.
By Valerie Monroe
I Feel Like My Botox Stopped Working. Is This a Real Thing? Yes, it’s possible to become immune to Botox. A dermatologist explains.
By Valerie Monroe
Does the NuFace Device Work on Aging Skin? A dermatologist on the pros and cons of a microcurrent device.
By Valerie Monroe
Is a Medical Pedicure Worth the Money? Here’s what happened when I treated my feet to a medi-pedi for the first time, along with advice from a board-certified podiatric surgeon.
By Valerie Monroe
Are Cosmetic Facial Threads Actually a Quick Fix? A dermatologist explains the ins and outs of surgical facial tailoring and the factors to consider before trying this treatment.
By Valerie Monroe
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Aug. 3, 2023
What Is the Most Effective Alternative to Retinoids? A dermatologist advises what to use instead of the powerful vitamin-A derivative.
By Valerie Monroe
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July 27, 2023
Do Facial Exercises Actually Do Anything? Can working out the muscles in your face prevent signs of aging? A plastic surgeon weighs in.
By Valerie Monroe
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July 20, 2023
Are Phenol Peels Safe for My Skin? We asked a dermatologist about one of the strongest chemical peels available on the aesthetic market.
By Valerie Monroe
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July 13, 2023
Is a Fat Transfer the Best Facial Filler? The pros and cons of harvesting your excess padding to volumize your face, according to experts.
By Valerie Monroe
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July 6, 2023
What Happens to Your Skin on Booze? What research shows about drinking and your complexion.
By Valerie Monroe
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June 29, 2023
Are Expensive Skin-Tightening Laser Treatments Actually Worth It? A dermatologist offers the pros and cons of one very popular in-office skin-tightening treatment.
By Valerie Monroe
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June 22, 2023
Dealing With Thinning Hair? Science-Backed Solutions for Hair Loss Everything you need to know about thinning hair and how to grow it back.
By Valerie Monroe
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June 15, 2023
Are You Really Getting the Sun Protection You Need? Probably not, says a dermatologist, especially if you’re mixing products.
By Valerie Monroe
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June 8, 2023
Emface, Self-Tanner, Oral Care, and More Explained by a Dermatologist Does washing with face oil remove self tanner? Is rapamycin the new fountain of youth? Will Emface work for you?
By Valerie Monroe
how not to f*ck up your face
June 2, 2023
Is Toner Really Necessary? As HNTFUYF DermDiva Heidi Waldorf said, getting right to the bottom-line, “Using a toner is unnecessary.”
By Valerie Monroe
how not to f*ck up your face
May 25, 2023
How to Heal Melasma, According to a Dermatologist Advice on how to get rid of a particularly intractable spot.
By Valerie Monroe
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