New York — To satisfy the public's quest for younger-looking skin, the marketplace for cosmetic procedures has expanded dramatically over the years, with little signs of slowing down. From new facial fillers that produce longer-lasting results to at-home treatments that can temporarily remove unwanted hair, the average consumer now has many choices when it comes to improving their appearance. However, this trend also has created an influx of unqualified practitioners lacking the training and expertise of dermatologists who understand the science behind these cosmetic procedures and their effects on the skin. This can put patient safety at risk.
Speaking today at the American Academy of Dermatology’s academy (Academy), dermatologist Ranella J. Hirsch, MD, FAAD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, discussed how new technology and products entering the growing market of cosmetic procedures are enhancing dermatologists’ ability to fine-tune treatments and the pros and cons of at-home cosmetic procedures.
Dermatologists Select Safest Solutions
Advances in the use of fillers, lasers and botulinum rejuvenation are allowing dermatologists to better refine treatments based on each patient’s specific cosmetic needs. Dr. Hirsch credits the influx of new technologies and products in these areas as the reason behind the expanded treatment options for patients.
“The biggest news in cosmetic procedures is the number of new products in the pipeline that allow us to truly customize and refine treatments for the individual patient,” said Dr. Hirsch. “Dermatologists are now in a position to be able to offer patients very specific solutions to each of their skin concerns.”
For example, the technology behind lasers and other light sources - which is the cornerstone of many skin rejuvenation procedures - is continually evolving. Fractional resurfacing is one of the newer laser technologies that gives dermatologists the option to safely treat patients with more extensive skin damage. Source: AAD
Constant research and new technology, is responsible for the great advancements that are being made in overcoming skin disorders such as, acne, skin cancer and aging.
Also, there are many DIY kits available from drug stores that enable people to conveniently improve their appearance before they step outdoors. These kits have been tested and proven safe before being released to the public.
If you have persistent skin problems that do not respond to over the counter methods, then you should consult a dermatologist.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Take No Chances With Acne Fulminans
A new article has been posted at: ItsAboutAcne.com
This article discusses Acne Fulminans, a rare, yet very serious form of acne that can leave an affected person deeply scared, and permanently impaired. Any person who suffers from acne should be made aware of the tell tale symptoms of this disorder, so they can seek professional advice if their acne condition persists, or gets worse... read more - Take_No_Chances_With_Acne_Fulminans
This article discusses Acne Fulminans, a rare, yet very serious form of acne that can leave an affected person deeply scared, and permanently impaired. Any person who suffers from acne should be made aware of the tell tale symptoms of this disorder, so they can seek professional advice if their acne condition persists, or gets worse... read more - Take_No_Chances_With_Acne_Fulminans
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Cambodian Condom Lubricant Cures Acne
A condom lubricant designed for sex workers and gay men has become a popular acne cure among female Cambodians, women in the capital and local media said Thursday.
Number One Plus, a water-based lubricant produced by health organisation Population Services International (PSI), is an excellent cure for acne, 29-year-old vendor Tep Kemyoeurn told AFP. "After I used it for three days, all of my acne dried up and went away," she said. "Many people believe in it," she added.
Khen Vanny, 29, from Phnom Penh, told AFP that women of all ages have taken to using the lubricant to get rid of spots. "It is very effective. Some people don't believe in it, but people who do really get a good result," she said, adding: "My youngest sister and my aunt use it too."
Another woman told Khmer-language Kampuchea Thmey newspaper that she had used many kinds of medicine to treat acne, but none had worked. "After that my friends, who work at garment factories in Phnom Penh, advised me to apply the lubricant from Number One Plus condoms on my face every night," she told the paper. "And just within three to four nights, the acne on my face gradually and then totally disappeared," she added.
A vendor near a factory in the coastal city of Sihanoukville told the newspaper that she sold packets of Number One Plus lubricant for 500 riels (12 cents) to many women every day. Source: Health24
At times, side effects do have a beneficial effect. I am sure that researchers will be keen to follow up this discovery and market an affordable product that will finally rid sufferers from acne outbreaks.
La Hunter
ItsAboutAcne.com
Number One Plus, a water-based lubricant produced by health organisation Population Services International (PSI), is an excellent cure for acne, 29-year-old vendor Tep Kemyoeurn told AFP. "After I used it for three days, all of my acne dried up and went away," she said. "Many people believe in it," she added.
Khen Vanny, 29, from Phnom Penh, told AFP that women of all ages have taken to using the lubricant to get rid of spots. "It is very effective. Some people don't believe in it, but people who do really get a good result," she said, adding: "My youngest sister and my aunt use it too."
Another woman told Khmer-language Kampuchea Thmey newspaper that she had used many kinds of medicine to treat acne, but none had worked. "After that my friends, who work at garment factories in Phnom Penh, advised me to apply the lubricant from Number One Plus condoms on my face every night," she told the paper. "And just within three to four nights, the acne on my face gradually and then totally disappeared," she added.
A vendor near a factory in the coastal city of Sihanoukville told the newspaper that she sold packets of Number One Plus lubricant for 500 riels (12 cents) to many women every day. Source: Health24
At times, side effects do have a beneficial effect. I am sure that researchers will be keen to follow up this discovery and market an affordable product that will finally rid sufferers from acne outbreaks.
La Hunter
ItsAboutAcne.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Arcutis Pharma's Acanya Gel
Redwood City, California. Arcutis Pharmaceuticals, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical organization focusing in medical dermatology, announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new drug application (NDA) of Acanya Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) for the once-daily treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older.
Evaluated in clinical studies enrolling over 3,200 subjects with moderate to severe acne, Acanya Gel is the only FDA-approved fixed combination antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide medication for once daily treatment of both non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions of acne.
"We are very pleased to announce the FDA's approval of Acanya Gel," said Bhaskar Chaudhuri, president and chief executive officer of Arcutis Pharmaceuticals. "Formulated in an aqueous-based, alcohol-free gel, Acanya was optimized to provide enhanced bioavailability of benzoyl peroxide, creating an effective and well tolerated product for patients. In pivotal clinical trials, Acanya Gel demonstrated synergistic efficacy superior to the vehicle gel and either clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide alone, while demonstrating excellent tolerability and no reports of application site dryness," said Dr Chaudhuri.
The following application site adverse reactions occurred in less than 0.2% of patients treated with Acanya Gel: application site pain (0.1%); application site exfoliation (0.1%); and application site irritation (0.1%). Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder that affects about 85 percent of people at some point in their lives. In the past year, more than five million patients with acne in the US sought treatment from a physician, resulting in over 17 million prescriptions filled, according to data from Verispan and IMS. Acanya Gel is protected by two US patents and has pending patent applications.
Arcutis is a new medical dermatology-focused, specialty pharmaceutical organization created with the goal of developing improved prescription medications that patients love to use.
Source: Pharma Biz
Researchers are constantly striving to produce improved medications that will effectively combat the symptoms of acne, without any unwanted side effects. Reaction tests that have been carried out on Acanya Gel have returned favorable results, so it may be used by those who are allergic to other topical medications.
The product has been passed by the FDA, and will surely be welcomed by the many millions of people, who suffer from the affects of acne.
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Evaluated in clinical studies enrolling over 3,200 subjects with moderate to severe acne, Acanya Gel is the only FDA-approved fixed combination antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide medication for once daily treatment of both non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions of acne.
"We are very pleased to announce the FDA's approval of Acanya Gel," said Bhaskar Chaudhuri, president and chief executive officer of Arcutis Pharmaceuticals. "Formulated in an aqueous-based, alcohol-free gel, Acanya was optimized to provide enhanced bioavailability of benzoyl peroxide, creating an effective and well tolerated product for patients. In pivotal clinical trials, Acanya Gel demonstrated synergistic efficacy superior to the vehicle gel and either clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide alone, while demonstrating excellent tolerability and no reports of application site dryness," said Dr Chaudhuri.
The following application site adverse reactions occurred in less than 0.2% of patients treated with Acanya Gel: application site pain (0.1%); application site exfoliation (0.1%); and application site irritation (0.1%). Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder that affects about 85 percent of people at some point in their lives. In the past year, more than five million patients with acne in the US sought treatment from a physician, resulting in over 17 million prescriptions filled, according to data from Verispan and IMS. Acanya Gel is protected by two US patents and has pending patent applications.
Arcutis is a new medical dermatology-focused, specialty pharmaceutical organization created with the goal of developing improved prescription medications that patients love to use.
Source: Pharma Biz
Researchers are constantly striving to produce improved medications that will effectively combat the symptoms of acne, without any unwanted side effects. Reaction tests that have been carried out on Acanya Gel have returned favorable results, so it may be used by those who are allergic to other topical medications.
The product has been passed by the FDA, and will surely be welcomed by the many millions of people, who suffer from the affects of acne.
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La Hunter
ItsaboutAcne
Monday, November 24, 2008
Expensive Skin Care Regimens Are Washed Up
Nov 23, 2008 (Chicago Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX)
In tough economic times, looking your best is still important -- maybe more than ever. Like it or not, studies show that attractive people earn more money and hold greater positions of power.
But when people are worried about keeping jobs and making mortgage payments, spending $120 for a few ounces of moisturizer is off the table.
So how can the average woman afford to keep up her beauty regimen? Dr. Debra Luftman and Dr. Eva Ritvo, authors of "The Beauty Prescription" (McGraw-Hill, $24.95), say most women need only three basic skin care products. They offered other tips for how women can pamper themselves -- sometimes without spending a penny.
1. Out of the gate, you are at least 20 percent more beautiful than you think you are. Women tend to underestimate their beauty by 20 percent, Luftman says.
2. Many drugstore brands are as effective as department store brands, where you're often paying for packaging, fragrance and so-called "elegant" formulations.
3. When it comes to skin care, keep it simple (KIS). Three or four daily skin care products -- an exfoliative cleanser, a sunscreen and a therapeutic night cream -- should do it. Need some suggestions? For cleansers, Luftman likes Cera Ve Cleanser, Aqua Glycolic Cleanser by Merz, Therapeutix Clarity Cleanser and Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash. For sunscreens, she suggests Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion, Dove Energy Glow Facial Brightening and Olay Complete Defense Daily Moisturizer. For night creams, she likes Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Visibly Even Night Concentrate and Eucerin CoQ10 Anti-Wrinkle Cream.
4. Look in your kitchen for free beauty products. Green tea bags soaked and frozen make great eye depuffers. For youthful lips, mix granular sugar with cherry Jell-O and do a light scrub of your lips.
5. Exercise is free. Endorphins are released and your skin glows, muscle tone improves and attitude is enhanced. Source: Chicago Tribune
During tough economic times, one has to carefully budget, but that does not mean that proper skin care management should be neglected.
There are many natural products on hand around the home, in the pantry, laundry, or growing in the garden that can, with the proper application, help to keep the skin toned and healthy. Natural herbs and lotions are available and affordable.
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In tough economic times, looking your best is still important -- maybe more than ever. Like it or not, studies show that attractive people earn more money and hold greater positions of power.
But when people are worried about keeping jobs and making mortgage payments, spending $120 for a few ounces of moisturizer is off the table.
So how can the average woman afford to keep up her beauty regimen? Dr. Debra Luftman and Dr. Eva Ritvo, authors of "The Beauty Prescription" (McGraw-Hill, $24.95), say most women need only three basic skin care products. They offered other tips for how women can pamper themselves -- sometimes without spending a penny.
1. Out of the gate, you are at least 20 percent more beautiful than you think you are. Women tend to underestimate their beauty by 20 percent, Luftman says.
2. Many drugstore brands are as effective as department store brands, where you're often paying for packaging, fragrance and so-called "elegant" formulations.
3. When it comes to skin care, keep it simple (KIS). Three or four daily skin care products -- an exfoliative cleanser, a sunscreen and a therapeutic night cream -- should do it. Need some suggestions? For cleansers, Luftman likes Cera Ve Cleanser, Aqua Glycolic Cleanser by Merz, Therapeutix Clarity Cleanser and Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash. For sunscreens, she suggests Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion, Dove Energy Glow Facial Brightening and Olay Complete Defense Daily Moisturizer. For night creams, she likes Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Visibly Even Night Concentrate and Eucerin CoQ10 Anti-Wrinkle Cream.
4. Look in your kitchen for free beauty products. Green tea bags soaked and frozen make great eye depuffers. For youthful lips, mix granular sugar with cherry Jell-O and do a light scrub of your lips.
5. Exercise is free. Endorphins are released and your skin glows, muscle tone improves and attitude is enhanced. Source: Chicago Tribune
During tough economic times, one has to carefully budget, but that does not mean that proper skin care management should be neglected.
There are many natural products on hand around the home, in the pantry, laundry, or growing in the garden that can, with the proper application, help to keep the skin toned and healthy. Natural herbs and lotions are available and affordable.
Brought to you by,
La Hunter
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Friday, November 21, 2008
When Your Teenagers Face Acne
A new article has been posted at: ItsAboutAcne.com
This article is about teenagers who suffer from acne during their adolescence, and the necessary guidance they need from their parents during this difficult stage of life. Teenagers face acute emotional changes during adolescence, and with the added burden of acne outbreaks, life for a number of them becomes almost unbearable. Parental advice is more valuable to a child at this time, than at any other stage of their life... Story here.
This article is about teenagers who suffer from acne during their adolescence, and the necessary guidance they need from their parents during this difficult stage of life. Teenagers face acute emotional changes during adolescence, and with the added burden of acne outbreaks, life for a number of them becomes almost unbearable. Parental advice is more valuable to a child at this time, than at any other stage of their life... Story here.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Superior Skin Rejuvenation
New York, November 19, 2008 -- Dr. Lisa Zdinak, oculoplastic surgeon and laser skin care specialist, is pleased to introduce the revolutionary SilkPeelTM DermalInfusion technology to her Manhattan clientele. SilkPeelTM is renowned as the most advanced exfoliation and rejuvenation treatment available today.
The unique diamond-tipped treatment heads set SilkPeelTM worlds apart from standard microdermabrasion procedures that rely upon abrasive particles that unevenly sandblast the skin. SilkPeelTM treatments go beyond simply exfoliating the skin surface. While the spinning medical grade diamonds polish the skin surface, customized vitamin solutions penetrate deeply into the skin to deliver their therapeutic effects: clarifying solutions heal acne-prone skin; hydrating solutions moisturize and soothe dry, flakey skin; brightening solutions lighten and fade dark spots and correct uneven skintones; and, antioxidant solutions bathe sun-damaged skin cells in nourishing vitamins and nutrients.
The solutions do not just sit on top of the skin like a traditional lotion or cream - instead the patented SilkPeelTM handpiece deeply delivers the vitamins, antioxidants and other therapeutic ingredients into the skin where they are most needed, the stratum corneum layer. Clinical studies have shown that SilkPeelTM provides even abrasion across the treatment area and rapid hydration deep to the underlying cells. SilkPeelTM DermalInfusionTM offers true skin rejuvenation with thorough exfoliation and targeted treatment to improve a host of skin conditions.
The procedure can be performed in a twenty minute office appointment with none of the residual "grittiness" of traditional microdermabrasion, making it a more pleasant and comfortable experience. The SilkPeelTM machine is the only device of its kind capable of running a disinfection cycle, making it the safest and most hygienic system on the market.
Source: Yahoo News
This skin care procedure may be a major breakthrough for the many millions of people that carry disfiguring facial scars from acne, sun damage and burns.
Acne strikes more than eighty percent of the population at some stage and, as yet, there is no absolute cure for the disorder. Many sufferers, who were affected by acne during their teenage years, have resulting facial scars that cause them embarrassment, which has a significant impact, on their social and professional life styles.
Researchers, are continually working towards developing new techniques that will help acne sufferers, to rid themselves of the disorder. Developers, are continually producing new skin care products, and occasionally a new technique emerges that brings acne sufferers just one step closer, to getting rid of the disease and being able to completely repair their skin.
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The unique diamond-tipped treatment heads set SilkPeelTM worlds apart from standard microdermabrasion procedures that rely upon abrasive particles that unevenly sandblast the skin. SilkPeelTM treatments go beyond simply exfoliating the skin surface. While the spinning medical grade diamonds polish the skin surface, customized vitamin solutions penetrate deeply into the skin to deliver their therapeutic effects: clarifying solutions heal acne-prone skin; hydrating solutions moisturize and soothe dry, flakey skin; brightening solutions lighten and fade dark spots and correct uneven skintones; and, antioxidant solutions bathe sun-damaged skin cells in nourishing vitamins and nutrients.
The solutions do not just sit on top of the skin like a traditional lotion or cream - instead the patented SilkPeelTM handpiece deeply delivers the vitamins, antioxidants and other therapeutic ingredients into the skin where they are most needed, the stratum corneum layer. Clinical studies have shown that SilkPeelTM provides even abrasion across the treatment area and rapid hydration deep to the underlying cells. SilkPeelTM DermalInfusionTM offers true skin rejuvenation with thorough exfoliation and targeted treatment to improve a host of skin conditions.
The procedure can be performed in a twenty minute office appointment with none of the residual "grittiness" of traditional microdermabrasion, making it a more pleasant and comfortable experience. The SilkPeelTM machine is the only device of its kind capable of running a disinfection cycle, making it the safest and most hygienic system on the market.
Source: Yahoo News
This skin care procedure may be a major breakthrough for the many millions of people that carry disfiguring facial scars from acne, sun damage and burns.
Acne strikes more than eighty percent of the population at some stage and, as yet, there is no absolute cure for the disorder. Many sufferers, who were affected by acne during their teenage years, have resulting facial scars that cause them embarrassment, which has a significant impact, on their social and professional life styles.
Researchers, are continually working towards developing new techniques that will help acne sufferers, to rid themselves of the disorder. Developers, are continually producing new skin care products, and occasionally a new technique emerges that brings acne sufferers just one step closer, to getting rid of the disease and being able to completely repair their skin.
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La Hunter
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Acne Outbreaks During Pregnancy
A new article has been posted at: Its About Acne - Acne Outbreaks During Pregnancy
During a woman's pregnancy, an acne outbreak can be quite devastating, as this can not only result in ugly, painful cysts and pimples, it can also severely limit available treatment options, for fear of causing damage to the unborn baby. Any outbreak, other than a very minor one, should be treated by a dermatologist, and even then, the number of prescribed medications is limited. Pregnancy is a very delicate condition, and drugs of any kind should be avoided, whenever possible... read on
During a woman's pregnancy, an acne outbreak can be quite devastating, as this can not only result in ugly, painful cysts and pimples, it can also severely limit available treatment options, for fear of causing damage to the unborn baby. Any outbreak, other than a very minor one, should be treated by a dermatologist, and even then, the number of prescribed medications is limited. Pregnancy is a very delicate condition, and drugs of any kind should be avoided, whenever possible... read on
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Best Beauty Award Goes To Murad
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Murad's Acne Treatment Concealer has been named an Allure Editor's Choice "Best of Beauty" award winner. Noted in the October 2008 issue as the "Best Concealer for Blemishes," Allure describes the product as "opaque enough to mask zits," and unlike other blemish concealers, Murad's "treats with salicylic acid but doesn't dehydrate skin."
Nearly 2,500 products were submitted for Allure's awards this year, with honors going to 182 top products.
"It's very exciting that our Acne Treatment Concealer has won this award from Allure," said Howard Murad, M.D., dermatologist, CEO, and founder of Murad, Inc. "Acne is the most common skin disease, so it's wonderful to see that this product has been noted as significantly effective in covering and treating breakouts."
Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world's foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. All Murad products are based on The Science of Cellular Water, Dr. Murad's unified theory of health and aging.
source: MarketWatch
Acne is a common skin disorder that affects about three quarters of the population. Nearly everybody will suffer from an acne outbreak of some sort, at some time during their life time. It is extremely difficult to find a topical preparation that will discretely cover unsightly pimples, so that they become unnoticeable, without causing further harm to an already inflamed skin condition.
Many acne sufferers, who are reluctant to appear in public because of ugly blemishes on their face, will find comfort in this award winning beauty aid, and be able to mix socially or professionally once again, without feeling self conscious about their looks.
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Nearly 2,500 products were submitted for Allure's awards this year, with honors going to 182 top products.
"It's very exciting that our Acne Treatment Concealer has won this award from Allure," said Howard Murad, M.D., dermatologist, CEO, and founder of Murad, Inc. "Acne is the most common skin disease, so it's wonderful to see that this product has been noted as significantly effective in covering and treating breakouts."
Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world's foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. All Murad products are based on The Science of Cellular Water, Dr. Murad's unified theory of health and aging.
source: MarketWatch
Acne is a common skin disorder that affects about three quarters of the population. Nearly everybody will suffer from an acne outbreak of some sort, at some time during their life time. It is extremely difficult to find a topical preparation that will discretely cover unsightly pimples, so that they become unnoticeable, without causing further harm to an already inflamed skin condition.
Many acne sufferers, who are reluctant to appear in public because of ugly blemishes on their face, will find comfort in this award winning beauty aid, and be able to mix socially or professionally once again, without feeling self conscious about their looks.
Brought to you by,
La Hunter
Its About Acne
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