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Dr. Sheilagh calms beach body fears.  Question:  My son is dreading our upcoming beach trip because of body acne.  How can I help him? Answer:  About 60 million Americans experience some form of acne, and 50% of those also have body acne.  And although he won't be the only one at the beach suffering from breakouts ... it can still feel really isolating.  Here are some things you can do to help: 1.  Avoid hot showers, which can over dry skin and make him even more prone to breakouts.  2.  Make sure he showers daily or after sweating, using a...

Dr. Sheilagh gets real about body odor. Question: My son uses deodorant but still gets strong body odor.  Is there anything else that can help him? Answer:  Yes, use our Everywhere Wash in the shower. It contains sodium hypochlorite which helps reduce bacteria that causes the odor.  Also, try using an antiperspirant, NOT a deodorant, and apply it overnight for the best results.

Dr. Sheilagh gets clear on moisturizer and why you need it if you hope to destroy acne for good.  Question: If I have acne and oily skin, do I still need to moisturize? Answer:  Even if you have oily, acne prone skin using a moisturizer is still important.  Regular moisturization of your skin helps to seal your skin barrier: helping to prevent dryness and irritation.  It's even more crucial to moisturize if you are using any active ingredients - like adapalene or salicylic acid to treat your acne.  These acne-fighting actives work by speeding up how your skin sheds and...