Depending on the results you’re after, sometimes skin-care products alone aren’t enough.

Here’s when to see a dermatologist.

Except sometimes, that doesnt work.

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you’re able to certainly color your hair at home, she says.

But if you have high expectations, youd go to a professional.

Its no pressureits just like, who are you as a person and whats important to you?

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board-certified dermatologist in Northern California

When to see a dermatologist

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And with all the mask-wearing, theres been a huge rise in that.

Its concentrated around the mouth.

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Both rosacea and perioral dermatitis respond well to anti-inflammatory agents like oral antibiotics.

And some types of rosacea respond well to a pulsed dye laser, which is called VBeam.

Youve got to destroy them with a laser.

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Here, a dermatologist shares more about rosacea:

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Because honestly, theres a lot of people with stress-related hair loss right now.

Its called telogen effluvium.

Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

board-certified dermatologist in Northern California

Dr. Campbell says platelet-rich plasma, whats used in vampire facials, can be helpful for hair loss.

Acne

Anyone thats suffering from acne can benefit from a consultation with a dermatologist, says Dr. Campbell.

She says this is especially the case if your acne is particularly irritating and youre experiencing scarring.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

Getting in to see a dermatologist if you have big cystic acne is really important, says Dr. Campbell.

Youve got to come in for chemical peels or laser treatments or microneedling, she says.

Learn more about adult acne here:

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Dark under-eye circles

it’s possible for you to use PRP, that platelet-rich plasma, for under-eye circles.

Fillers are helpful for restoring the volume.

Your under eye cream is usually not going to get that job done.

This treatment can also help withbroken blood vessels on your facein general.

But oftentimes you need laser to kind of break up the pigmentation, says Dr. Campbell.

Chemical peels can also be really good for these conditions.

Chemical peels can be somewhat unpredictable.

She also says the oral medication tranexamic acid, can be helpful for discoloration.

Its a medication that historically has been used for abnormal uterine bleeding for women.

She says thats because theres a vascular component to hyperpigmentation disorders.

Youve got to relax the muscle contraction with wrinkle relaxers and botox.

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