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"Earlier this month, lots of you submitted skin questions for dermatologist Leslie Baumann and her team of specialists at the University of Miami&amp;#39;s Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute. Here is the first handful of questions and answers--they all relate to that most infuriating of skin issues: acne.\nPinterestFacebookDr. Baumann (third from left) with her staff.\nErinLA: *Whenever I wear my hair down, I break out around my chin/cheeks. Is there anything I can put on my face or hair to stop this? I don&amp;#39;t use products in my hair, and I&amp;#39;m so tired of ponytails! *Dr. Baumann: Ingredients in hair conditioners can cause acne; I recommend Bumble and Bumble Deeep Conditioner. Avoid any with isopropyl myristate or coconut oil. And in the shower, always wash your face AFTER removing hair conditioner, ideally using a salicylic acid-containing product such as Neutrogena Acne Wash.\nMandabear_heart: How many acne products is too many? As I&amp;#39;ve gotten out of my teens, my acne has sprouted up again and I wanted to know how to treat it without frying my skin. Nowadays there is acne medication like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide in everything from washes to spot treatments and lotions, even makeup. What products are safe to layer and how much layering is too much? Also, what about all-natural treatments?\n__Dr. Baumann:__The best way to treat acne depends upon your skin type. I explain this in-depth in my book, The Skin Type Solution. Treatments for acne could include a retinoid (like Retin-A), salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and in some cases an antibiotic (that you must get from a dermatologist&amp;#8212;you can find one at aad.org). Many people are irritated by benzoyl peroxide. If you have sensitive skin, a topical antibiotic and a mild retinoid such as Differin are best. At this time, there are not very many naturals that help acne. Tea tree oil may help, but I have not had great success with it. As far as layering goes, here&amp;#39;s what I recommend: In the a.m., use a salicylic-acid cleanser, then apply a benzoyl peroxide lotion to the entire face. Then, apply a moisturizer with sunscreen. I like Purpose Dual Treatment Moisturizer with Sunscreen. In the p.m., wash with a salicylic-acid cleanser, then apply a prescription retinoid. However, this regimen will irritate sensitive skin types. Alternatives include blue light treatments and topical antibiotics from your dermatologist. Your insurance MAY cover your visit and your medications, so try your dermatologist first!\nMcNALS:I have had many cortisone shots for some cysts on my face. With a great acne regimen (retinoids), my skin is now clear, but I experienced atrophy in one of the spots where I had an injection. Now I had a huge dent that looks like a dimple. Will it go away on its own? I have heard saline injections could fill it up. Please, I am desperate!\nDr. Baumann: The indentation will go away, but it could take 6 to 9 months. Are you using a retinoid such as Atralin or the Retin-A Micro Pump? You should be! It will prevent these cysts.\nStay tuned for more skincare questions and answers next week. In the meantime, if you&amp;#39;re looking for more insight into your skin, you have to bookmark Dr. Baumann&amp;#39;s blog--I&amp;#39;m always finding out fascinating new things there! (Such as: Did you know not moisturizing properly can actually make your skin age faster?) And if you didn&amp;#39;t take the opportunity to submit your own skin question last time around, go ahead and post it in the comments below and I&amp;#39;ll do my best to get you an answer.\np.s.: I did a guest post  today over at Slaves to Fashion--it felt strangely awkward writing for another blog, even a fellow Glamour blog, so I hope you girls will stop by and leave me comments!"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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