Skin Care Advice: Video Series

Back acne can be caused by perspiration after workouts or hair conditioners that run down the back. Use a salicylic cleanser on the back to reduce the occurrence of acne with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Chemical peels are made from a variety of acids, including trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid or glycolic acid, and an at-home mild product is a great way to introduce the skin to chemical peels. Ease into full-strength chemical peels with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

People with sensitive skin can use skin care products in very small areas of the skin at first, or they can apply a full-strength product, leave it on for 15 minutes, and wash it off to prevent irritation. Find out how to treat sensitive skin with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Skin-firming products generally include peptides or glycolic acid, and they are available over-the-counter, but dermatologist-prescribed products are still the best to use. Find high-quality products to firm the skin with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Pimple prevention requires first determining what causes the acne, whether it be stress, too much dairy intake or irritating hair products. Find out what causes pimples to effectively prevent them with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

The ingredients in acne medicine include salicylic acid, which unclogs the pores and eliminates dead skin debris, and glycolic acid, which is best used in a 10-percent concentration. Learn about the best ingredients for acne medication with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

The best skin care products for men includes a 2-percent salicylic acid cleanser, a skin-clearing after shave product and a moisturizing sunscreen. Begin with these three basic products for the ultimate men's skin care regimen with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Stretch marks have a life cycle depending on how they developed, and a 10-percent glycolic acid product can help reduce the appearance by exfoliating the skin. Eliminate the appearance of stretch marks with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Direct sun exposure without any protection is very harmful to skin, as ultraviolet A rays are high-energy rays that can penetrate even tinted glass. Use a maximum UVA protection sunscreen on a daily basis with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Foods that help clear acne are generally healthy foods rich in antioxidants, and drinking eight full glasses of water a day can help the skin stay hydrated and healthy. Maintain a balanced diet to improve the health of the skin with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient present in many acne medicines, such as the Proactiv skin care line, and has been shown to be as effective as taking antibiotic pills to clear the skin. Learn about the uses of benzoyl peroxide with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Cleansing the skin is best done by using the finger tips to massage it into the skin, leaving it on for a couple of minutes and rinsing it off thoroughly. Use a high-quality cleanser twice a day with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Getting a good tan involves using a self-tanning lotion, as the only good tan is a fake tan. Avoid harmful sun exposure, instead using a perfectly safe pigmented self-tanning lotion, with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Getting rid of acne without medicine involves finding products with either 2-percent salicylic acid, 10-percent glycolic acid or retinol to clear the skin. Eliminate acne using topical treatments with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Getting rid of pregnancy acne is done naturally by increasing intake of antioxidants, fruits and vegetables and water, as many of the acne-killing acids are not safe to use during pregnancy. Eliminate acne during pregnancy by maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Getting rid of zits on the scalp can be done by using a good acne spa treatment or limiting the use of conditioners, as conditioners can often clog pores in the scalp. Avoid picking at scalp acne, which is prone to infection, with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Preventing pimples requires using high-quality acne products on a consistent basis, applying the product to the entire face instead of just the affected area. Eliminate the occurrence of breakouts with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Getting rid of dark circles under the eyes, which can sometimes be hereditary, requires getting a full eight hours of sleep each night and using a peptide-rich product that prevents the blood from leaking from the capillaries. Eliminate the appearance of dark circles with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Removing acne scars can be done by using sunscreen regularly, which will help the scars heal without getting hyperpigmented, getting injections of a filler or considering plastic surgery for severe scarring. Consider the options for removing acne scars with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Oral acne medicine includes antibiotics, such as tetracycline and minocycline, or Accutane, which is very effective for treating severe acne, but can also have several side effects. Find an oral acne medicine that works well with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Healthy radiant skin is attainable by using a 2-percent salicylic acid product that exfoliates away the dead skin cells and by using a product that replaces the moisture trapping molecules in the skin. Get healthier, more radiant skin, which comes down to proper moisturizing, with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Getting rid of severe acne often requires getting a prescription for an oral medication, such as antibiotics or Accutane. Make an appointment with a doctor to discuss severe acne treatments with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

The bacteria that can cause acne is propionibacterium acnes, which can be killed by a variety of acidic skin treatments prescribed by a dermatologist. Get information on bacteria on the skin with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

The best skin care products for dry skin include a non-soap cleanser, a moisture-trapping serum and the ideal moisturizer. Collect a few high-quality skin care products with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.

Broken blood vessels are caused by aging and sun exposure, but they can also be hereditary as part of a variant of Rosacea. Use a high-quality protective sunscreen to prevent more broken blood vessels with advice from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care.