Joel Schlessinger MD answers common questions about men's skin care. Find the advice you need on skin care for men and the perfect products to meet your needs. For more dermatology advice and articles, check out Dr. Joel Schlessinger's blog: http://drjoelschlessinger.com/.

1. FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS ABOUT
MEN’S SKIN CARE
Joel Schlessinger, MD
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2. Do men need a skin care regimen?
While some men are willing to
follow a complicated regimen, we
understand that most men want
to keep it simple. The best way to
handle skin care is to look at your
specific concerns and find the
perfect products to combat each
problem.
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product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

3. Where should I start?
Don’t be afraid to try different products!
Phytomer, Sothys, Osmotics, B. Kamins, Jane
Iredale, Guinot, PCA Skin, Murad and Neova Procyte are
just a few brands LovelySkin carries that have products
specifically designed for males.
Most of the major skin care lines like Obagi, SkinCeuticals
and SkinMedica have products that can be used by both
men and women.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

4. Shaving
Shaving incorrectly can be
stressful for your skin. A good
shaving gel or cream is
important. Dr. Joel Schlessinger
recommends The Art of Shaving
Shaving Cream or Elemis Time
for Men Ice-Cool Foaming Shave
Gel.
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product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

5. Shaving (continued)
Don’t forget the after shave! The
right after shave can make all the
difference when it comes to a good
shave. Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes
Sothys Homme Soothing After
Shave Balm or Phytomer Homme
Rasage Perfect Alcohol-Free
Soothing Aftershave.
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product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

6. Razor bumps and ingrown hair
Those pesky post-shave razor
bumps and ingrown hairs are
often painful problems for men.
For this, Dr. Joel Schlessinger likes
PFB Vanish, Murad Man Razor
Burn Rescue or Hovan’s Gold
Medi Cream.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

7. Acne
Lets face it—acne is everyone’s
worst enemy. You don’t have to
suffer just because you’re a man.
There are acne products for
men, too! Dr. Joel Schlessinger
recommends the Obagi
CLENZIderm system and the
SkinMedica Acne System.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

8. Sun protection
Men tend to be outside more for job-related
activities. Too much sun exposure can be
brutal for your skin. No matter how long
you’re outside, sunscreen is a must. Dr. Joel
Schlessinger likes EltaMD UV Shield SPF 45
and NIA24 Sun Damage Prevention 100%
Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

9. Dry skin
Dry skin hits hard, especially if you’re
out in the sun all day. Be sure to pick a
moisturizer that will keep your skin
hydrated. Dr. Joel Schlessinger’s pick is
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. For
excessive dryness, try the FixMySkin
balms with 1% hydrocortisone.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

10. Chapped lips
Sometimes fighting chapped lips
can seem like a never-ending battle.
With the right lip balm, you can be
victorious. Dr. Joel Schlessinger
suggests Clark's Botanicals Ultra
Rich Lip Balm. For extremely
chapped lips, try FixMySkin Lip
Balm with 1% hydrocortisone.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

11. Stretch marks
From growth spurts to bulking up, stretch
marks can be a real problem for men. Dr.
Joel Schlessinger recommends Phytomer
SeaTonic Stretch Mark Reduction Cream
or Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy. But
be warned – many stretch mark creams
do have a fragrance, so be sure you like
the smell before you buy!
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

12. Thinning hair
Losing hair is a common
concern for men, so we have
just the thing to help you keep
your beloved locks! Osmotics
has several products
specifically designed to target
thinning hair. Dr. Joel
Schlessinger likes the
Osmotics FNS Revitalizing line.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

13. Wrinkles
Women aren’t the only ones who
don’t want wrinkles! Lucky for
you, there are several wrinkle
treatments to keep you looking
young, too. Dr. Joel Schlessinger’s
favorites are Sothys Homme Age-
Defying Active Care and Clark's
Botanicals Smoothing Marine
Cream.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

14. Dark circles
Under eye circles can make you
look like you haven’t slept in a
week. No one wants to look like a
zombie! Get rid of those dark
circles with a good eye cream. Dr.
Joel Schlessinger likes Obagi
ElastiDerm Eye Treatment Cream
and Teamine Eye Complex.
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.

15. What are some common
procedures for men?
Laser hair removal, SmartLipo (tumescent
liposuction), fillers and Botox or other wrinkle relaxers
are the most common cosmetic procedures that Dr.
Joel Schlessinger performs on
men. Microdermabrasion and various laser
treatments, as well as Ultherapy, are also popular.
Tattoo removal is one procedure that is more common
in men than women in general, but as time goes
on, tattoo removal is becoming popular in both men
and women! more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
Interested in learning
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16. Here’s how you can find out
more about Dr. Joel Schlessinger:
- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/drjoelschlessinger
- Twitter http://www.twitter.com/drschlessinger
- Blogs http://drjoelschlessinger.com/
http://drjoelschlessinger.wordpress.com/
Interested in learning more? Call 402.334.7546 to set up an appointment or 402.697.1100 if you have
product questions. Visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/men to browse all our men’s products.