NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss is sharing a simple, free test to determine if you have oily, dry, or combination skin. N_studio - stock.adobe.com You may need a thick skin to take this test.

Using a new skin care product without testing it first can potentially cause allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition in which the immune system overreacts to an ingredient in the ...

There are five skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. You can test your skin type at home by observing oil, dryness, or redness on your skin. Age, sun damage, and hormonal changes ...

A few months ago, I got hit with what my dermatologist called a “pretty severe” allergic reaction: The lower half of my face was hot to the touch and as red as a stop sign. And if that wasn’t enough, ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. There are five different skin ...