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Did you know that certain sunscreens can be flammable? Don’t miss this article about the latest FDA warning. http://www.hngn.com/articles/7074/20130706/fda-warns-sunscreen-sprays-flammable-ingredients-cause-serious-burns.htm If you have any questions regarding sunscreens, call your dermatologist or contact SkinCare Physicians at 617-731-1600.
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Jeffrey Dover is this year’s president of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), the world’s largest multispecialty society of laser specialists. Dr. Dover talks about his ideas for growing ASLMS. Watch the video produced by the society.
ASLMS is dedicated to reshaping how we diagnose, treat and prevent medical and aesthetic conditions using laser, light and energy based technology.
You may already know that this year’s sunscreen labels include new terminology!
>>No more calling a product “sunblock.” It’s just sunscreen.
>>No more claims that sunscreen is “sweat proof” or “waterproof.” A sunscreen can only be called “water resistant” for either 40 or 80 minutes, and only if it passes a government test.
>>For a label to claim the sunscreen can prevent sunburn, the product must pass the sun protection factor (SPF) test.
>>For a product to claim it can prevent skin cancer, it must pass the broad-spectrum test.
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Kenneth Arndt shared his words of wisdom in the June issue of the Harvard Health Letter: “Go for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF value of 30 or higher. Apply sunscreen before you go out. Use about a shot-glass full for your entire body. Reapply sunscreen every two hours or sooner if you’ve been swimming or sweating a lot.” Also wear protective clothing and avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. For additional sun safety tips, read our recent blog post: /skin-care/easy-tips-to-keep-you-sun-safe/.
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine provides data to back up what dermatologists have been advising patients for years: using sunscreen regularly can help to protect skin against aging. The research revealed that participants applying sunscreen every day showed 24% less skin aging. SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Jeffrey Dover told The Wall Street Journal that this study is a great tool for dermatologists to encourage people to use sunscreen and that he “will quote it every day".
Read more about the study’s results at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324063304578523174000785786.html
In the past few years, a market for consumer-grade aesthetic devices for home use has emerged. The manufacturers of these devices advertise that they will help you treat your acne, grow or remove hair, or rejuvenate your skin in the comfort of your home without the aid of a professional. Read what Dr. Jeffrey Dover of SkinCare Physicians thinks of these home aesthetic devices in a recent article published in The Chronicle of Cosmetic: http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1zuh3/TheChronicleofCosmet/resources/12.htm
Dr. Jeffrey Dover talks about “Workout Habits that Wreck Your Skin” in the latest issue of Men’s Fitness.
Read the full article at: http://www.mensfitness.com/gear/fashion-and-trends/7-gross-workout-habits-that-wreck-your-skin
You are most likely aware of the risks of poison ivy, but do you know that many other plants can cause rash? As this is the season when you spend more time outdoors, it’s important to learn which plants are the common offenders and how to prevent rashes. SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Kenneth Arndt gives advice on preventive measures and treatment options in this month’s issue of the Harvard Health Letter. Read the full article.
You can also get additional tips to prevent the poison ivy rash and relieve the itch on SkinCare Physicians’ blog site.
For the 3rd year, SkinCare Physicians is supporting the American Academy of Dermatology’s effort to create a world free of skin cancer. On Monday May 6, 2013, Melanoma Monday®, we will be hosting a complimentary skin screening event in our office in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Call us at 617-731-1600 TODAY to reserve your free skin check with one of our Board Certified dermatologists – Space is limited.
Since 1995, the Academy has designated the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday®, which officially kicks off Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. All SkinCare Physicians staff will wear Orange, the official color of Melanoma Monday, on May 6th, in honor of the AAD’s Spot Skin Cancer program. Do the same, wear orange on Melanoma Monday to help us raise awareness about skin cancer.
Read more information on SkinCare Physicians’ event.
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SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Kenneth Arndt was quoted in a recent Harvard Health Letter article entitled Do-it-yourself skin cancer checks. "About 50% of melanomas are identified by patients, and even more are discovered if the skin is examined with the help of a partner," shared Dr. Arndt. His advice is to simply ask your partner to "take 10 minutes a month to look for skin lesions that you haven’t noted before or those that have changed in color, size or shape, and feel." He further suggested to "pay particular attention to spots that have grown and may display a variety of hues, such as tan, black, brown, pearly, or translucent; moles or pigmented spots that have changed in color, mass or contour; or sores that continually crust, bleed and itch."
Read the the full article.
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Jeffrey Dover recently commented on the early intense pulsed light (IPL) devices and the recent engineering advances, in the March/April issue of MedEsthetics.
The IPL technology, used in photorejuvenation treatments to improve facial redness as well as visible signs of sun damage and aging, has been around for two decades. However, early IPL devices gained a negative reputation. “The early devices took a long time to warm up, and they were potentially hazardous, because they didn’t have a lot of safety features,” recalls Dr. Dover. “While early IPL devices worked for vascular facial lesions and lentigines and for treating photoaging in general, frankly we never used our device. The basic concept of intense pulsed light as an alternative to laser made sense, but the results were unpredictable.” Since then, IPL technology has made great strides in cooling and filtering. However, there is still a wide range in the quality of devices on the market. “It’s very unfair to lump all IPLs together,” cautions Dr. Dover, who uses the Palomar Icon and the Lumenis M22 at SkinCare Physicians. “These are two of the best IPLs on the market. They are very expensive and made by topnotch engineering companies. You get what you pay for when it comes to IPL.”
Read more at: http://www.medestheticsmagazine.com/node/532
