Electrolysis Hair Removal

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How does the Electrolysis Hair Removal work?

PLEASE NOTE: Advanced Dermatology does not provide electrolysis treatment any longer. This article is for education and information purposes only. 

Electrolysis is a method used for removing hair on a person’s face or body. Areas that can be treated with electrolysis hair removal include face, eyebrows, abdomen, breasts, arms, underarms, back, chest, shoulders, thighs, and legs. A fine probe will be inserted into the hair follicle. An electric current will pass through the probe to destroy the follicle. Electrolysis is the only FDA approved method for permanently removing unwanted hair. A half an hour session will typically cost a person about $45.

How many electrolysis hair removal treatments will be needed?

The number of treatments for this method of hair removal will vary for each individual. Some find that weekly treatments are needed, while others will skip a week in between each session. One treatment will last anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour. Multiple sessions are needed as hair has three different growing stages (growing, resting, and shedding). Since all hair will not be in the same phase, a number of treatments are done to be the most effective hair removal. Once a series of electrolysis has been done, the hair will be permanently removed.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having electrolysis hair removal?

Electrolysis has a proven track record, with removing hair either permanently or for long periods of time. Many different skin and hair types can use electrolysis, as the pigment will not be targeted like a laser treatment. Those that can not have laser treatments done are good candidates for electrolysis hair removal.

Hair follicles that are bent can cause issues for those that have the electrolysis treatment. The hair follicles can be bent by waxing or tweezing that was previously done. This will make it harder for the needle to destroy the hair follicle. Another disadvantage is that multiple treatments are needed. On average, a person will need anywhere from 15 to 30 sessions to have permanent hair removal. The skin can also become discolored if the treatment is not applied correctly.

Does electrolysis hurt?

There may be pain associated with electrolysis. Each hair follicle on the body part having the procedure done will feel any pain that is associated with the treatment. Electrolysis has been reported to feeling like a pricking and stinging sensation.

Is there anyone who is not a good candidate for electrolysis?

Electrolysis should never be performed on a person that has a pacemaker. Hair should never be removed on places that have a mole or a birthmark.

What can one expect after an electrolysis hair removal treatment?

Post treatment, the skin can be swollen, red or tender. The hair should begin to disappear several weeks to months after the first treatment. Possible side effects include scarring, including keloids, and changes in the skin color.

Who should perform electrolysis hair removal?

When deciding upon doing electrolysis, it is equally important finding the correct person to perform this procedure. Look for a qualified skin expert that has been certified or licensed, making sure that it is up to date. Asking for recommendations from family, friends and coworkers is often helpful. It is important to get a consultation first to ask questions and concerns about the procedure. Good questions to ask include how long the procedure will take, how it will feel, how many treatments are expected, the cost of each treatment, and how many clients they have performed the procedure on. Also ask if they do needle electrolysis, as this is the only permanent hair removal procedure. When at the consultation, look around. Notice if the place is clean looking, if the clinicians seem knowledgeable about the procedure. Ask if you can meet the skin doctor that will be performing the procedure on you to ensure it’s an experienced clinician.

*In light of recent changes to technology, we have discontinued providing Laser Hair Removal services. As a leading provider of other Non-Surgical Cosmetic Medicine services we now focus in Facial Enhancement and Body Contouring treatments.*

Benzoyl Peroxide

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Skincare Glossary: Benzoyl Peroxide

If you’ve ever had to use a skin care product, there’s a good chance that you’ve used a product that contained benzoyl peroxide. Because of its unique properties, benzoyl peroxide is a popular solution for acne problems. Commercial benzoyl peroxide products come in creams, bars, gels and so on.

One should keep in mind that most products with benzoyl peroxide often have a mix of other products in the compound. Most benzoyl peroxide products only contain about 10% benzoyl peroxide in them. And benzoyl peroxide comes with other benefits as well. For example, benzoyl peroxide is great at taking care of black heads, white heads, and other acne related growths. It’s also a bactericide, which means it can kill bacteria that directly contribute to creating acne in the first place. Most people use benzoyl peroxide as their first measure against dealing with acne. Benzoyl peroxide works quickly, which is why it is so popular. Many users see results within five days.

The more users make use of benzoyl peroxide products, the better results they’re expected to see. Skin dryness is expected to be minimal after extended use. Users should avoid contact of the product with their mouth, nose, and eyes to prevent potential irritation.

Unlike products with salicyclic acid, benzoyl peroxide products won’t develop conditions such as salicyclic toxicity. Users can, however, risk developing skin irritation. Too much benzoyl peroxide and you may experience peeling, redness and dryness. There’s another side effect users should keep in mind as well. Because of benzoyl peroxide’s unique bleaching properties, it can bleach dark fabrics if it gets in contact with them. So keep dark clothing away from your face when you apply benzoyl peroxide. Hair should be tied up and left alone when using a benzoyl peroxide facial cream as well. Some users have reported hair bleaching when using the product.

What are some popular brands that contain benzoyl peroxide? Well, Clearasil and Clean and Clean are among two of the most popular brands. Those who need to take care of a particularly unsightly spot should consider Persa-Gel 10.

Benzoyl peroxide is an organic compound. While it’s usually used for acne treatments, there are a lot of uses for this compound. You might find traces of benzoyl peroxide in your whitening toothpaste. Hair bleaching products may contain benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide has even been used for industrial purposes, such as improving the color and quality of flour for baking and ink removers. Benzoyl peroxide, of course, is one of the most important compounds we use today.

Are there other risks that users will have to keep in mind when using benzoyl peroxide products? Well, pregnant women will have to discuss use of benzoyl peroxide products in mind with a doctor before using them to tackle acne or so on. But there’s little risk to using benzoyl peroxide products- very little benzoyl peroxide would be absorbed into the skin. Still, play safe when using benzoyl peroxide.

Concentrated qualities of benzoyl peroxide can be flammable. However, this is something you won’t have to worry about with your average benzoyl peroxide product. The percentage of benzoyl peroxide in beauty products and other home products is so small that it’s not something to worry about. Some people may be allergic to benzoyl peroxide so keep this in mind when applying the product and be sure to call a doctor if you experience adverse symptoms not limited to hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

Benzoyl peroxide can be a useful product in many capacities. From use as a skin care product to other applications, benzoyl peroxide is in many of the products we use on a daily basis. It’s simple, effective, and is a popular product for both cleaning skin and bleaching other products.

Allantoin

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Skincare Glossary: Allantoin

Modern chemists got a hint about the benefits of Allantoin in skin care from ancient uses of urine to relieve skin irritation that dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians and Chinese.

The Allantoin that you purchase in creams today is usually manufactured in huge quantities in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical plant but some natural products are available. Another natural source of Allantoin is the Comfrey plant that was originally found in Russia.

The most significant use of Allantoin is to reduce the dryness of a person’s skin. Age, climate, pollution, and excessive exposure to the sun can produce dry skin. An additional benefit from Allantoin is the reduction of scar tissue. Allantoin can prevent inflammation and irritation of the skin. Allantoin can also treat diaper rash and moderate radiation burns caused by cancer treatments that use radiation.

Allantoin is often considered to be a moisturiser for the skin but this compound acts differently in chemical and physical terms than most moisturisers.

Allantoin helps your body remove the dead cells in the upper layers of the skin. This makes the skin softer and smoother. Allantoin also helps remove the keratin in the upper layers of your skin that can build up over time and make your skin dry and stiff.

Allantoin does not add water to your skin directly. The compound removes the barriers like dead skin and keratin that prevent the lower layers of your skin from absorbing moisture like they normally would. Allantoin does allow your skin to retain more moisture for a longer period of time.

The production of natural moisture that Allantoin produces prevents your skin from being itchy or flaky due to the excess of dead skin cells that have not been removed.

Allantoin can facilitate the healing of scar tissue by acting with and against the chemicals that your body naturally makes in reaction to injury. Allantoin reacts with inflammatory agents that the body produces and binds them into a chemically inert state. The inflammatory agent cannot make any scar tissue turn red and puffy like they usually do. The Allantoin and inflammatory agent combination is eliminated from the body as waste.

Allantoin can be purchased as a liquid or a cream.

Most manufacturers and physicians do not recommend the use of Allantoin on the face. Any contact with the eyes, open wounds, an area that has been recently shaved, the mouth, the inside of the nose, the ears, and the genital areas should be avoided.

The skin in the areas that you should not use Allantoin on is different from the skin on most of your body. Your eyes, nose, face, genitals, and any open sore can absorb more Allantoin than the rest of your skin. Removal of the absorbing cells can be damaging to your body.

Allantoin should never be swallowed.

The number of times you should use Allantoin depends on the severity of your dry skin and the directions on the product you buy. When in doubt ask your pharmacist or a cosmetologist.

If you have dry itchy hands then you need to use Allantoin as a cream after you wash your hands. The best results are shown to be produced if you use Allantoin each and every time you wash your hands.

Similarly, any skin dryness that is localised to a specific area should be treated several times a day but not more than the directions specify.

Do not feel strange or squeamish about using something that comes from the urine of animals for skin care. The Allantoin you get today was made in a factory under strict guidelines.

The ancient people that discovered the benefits of Allantoin used what the natural world provided. More likely than not, some woman that was milking a cow got peed on and found out that her hands were softer.

Ice Pick Scars

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What are Ice Pick Scars?

Ice pick scars are deep holes that are small in size that are on the surface of the skin. Commonly these scars are formed due to acne. These acne scars will look like the skin has been punctured with a very sharp object. They are narrow, deep, and depressed and are very common, measuring 2 mm or less in length. They appear vertically and are cylindrical in shape.

Ice pick scars begin as a comedone. Comedones, also referred to as blackheads or whiteheads, are formed when sebum forms on the skin, mixing with skin cells. A soft plug will be formed in the hair follicles, blocking the pore. Inflammation will set in as bacteria is multiplied, and pus is formed. The pus can build up pressure, which will cause the inflammation to go deeper into the skin. This will cause damage to the skin, as the collagen will not form in the skin as needed. The loss of this collagen will allow the acne inflammation to sink deeper into the skin, forming ice pick scars.

The Best Treatments for Ice Pick Scars

Two of the best treatments for ice pick scars include skin needling and fractional laser treatment. These techniques can both be performed in the comfort of a skin specialist’s office. At Advanced Dermatology we provide both these treatments and have many years of experience helping our clients with ice pick scars and other acne related scarring.

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Skin Needling

Skin needling, also referred to as micro-needling, is a minimally invasive procedure. This technique uses fine needles to create controlled skin injury, which will fill with new collagen. This will lead to rejuvenation of the skin, which will also improve the hydration, tone and texture. Skin needling is considered to be a safe and highly effective treatment, as minor damage is done to the skin. Skin needling is great for all skin types, even thin and sensitive skin. No special instruments are needed for this out patient procedure. The epidermis will remain intact during the procedure, and will not be damaged. Normal activities can be resumed within a matter of days. The procedure is very well tolerated by many, taking only a few minutes to an hour to complete. A numbing cream will be applied to the face or local anaesthetic will be administered. Three to four treatments are typically recommended for moderate acne scars, with at least six weeks between each session.

Fractional Laser Treatment

Fractional laser treatment can also help to treat ice pick scars. This non-invasive treatment is extremely safe and effective, with very focused results. A laser beam is split into thousands of microscopic treatment zones. This beam will target both the dermal and the epidermal layers of the skin. Prior to the treatment, skin will be washed and anesthetic cream will be applied to the skin. This will be allowed to set on the skin for 45 minutes to an hour. The cream will then be removed, and a gliding gel will be applied to the area, which will lubricate the hand held piece that is moved over the skin. Typically, to remove ice pick scars, a treatment will take about half an hour. Pain from the procedure can help to be controlled with a cooling device. For 3 to 5 days after the procedure, the skin will remain pink. Swelling may take place, which will last for 2 or 3 days. Swelling can be relieved by applying ice packs to the skin during the first 24 hours every 10 minutes. Four to five treatments are usually needed, which are spaced one month apart.

It is very important to note that regardless of which of these two treatments is use for ice pick scars, post treatment, a high quality sun screen should be applied for several weeks to protect the skin.

Ingrown Hair Treatment

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Ingrown Hair: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

There are a few ingrown hair treatments that can be done to help those suffering from ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are hairs on the body that have curled around, growing back down into the skin. Ingrown hairs can pop up on any individual, however, it typically occurs in individuals that have course or curly hair. Individuals that have a high level of sex hormones are also susceptible to getting ingrown hairs. Common places to get ingrown hairs include the legs, armpits and pubic region on females and in males, on the chin, cheek, and neck after shaving. Symptoms of ingrown hairs include itching skin with a rash, hair that remains on the skin after shaving, and an infection and/or pus under the skin. The area will often look like that of a pimple, being raised and red in colour.

What are some ingrown hair treatments?

Many times ingrown hairs will resolve themselves. However, if the ingrown hair does not go away, it can become infected. It may also darken the skin, or leave a scar. If the ingrown hair does become infected or it becomes bothersome, one will have to resort to an ingrown hair treatment. There are a few ways that a doctor can treat the ingrown hairs. These methods include:

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  • Steroid medication is a common used ingrown hair treatment that is rubbed into the skin to help with irritation and swelling. Applying topical treatments to the skin may also help to treat the skin bump, which will give the hair more room to grow how hair was intended to grow.
  • Antibiotics may be taken orally or applied topically to treat an infection of the ingrown hair.
  • Waxing is a common ingrown hair treatment. A patch of either hot or cold wax can be used on the skin and once dried, it is plucked off the skin, removing hair. This is a fast method, however, a disadvantage is that it could be very painful. The process only lasts about 6 weeks, giving ingrown hairs time to grow again.
  • Retin A may be prescribed to remove any dead skin cells. This will also reduce the skin’s pigmentation changes that occur in some individuals.
  • Electrolysis can be used as an ingrown hair treatment. An electric needle will pierce the hair follicle, in which case the root will be destroyed. This treatment is permanent (hair rarely grows back), and has been approved by the FDA. One of the disadvantages of this ingrown hair treatment is that electrolysis is very costly. Other disadvantages include the treatment can discolour the skin and the treatment is very time consuming.

Is there anything an individual can do to prevent having an ingrown hair treatment?

To prevent the likelihood of having an ingrown hair treatment, one can try the following:

  • Use a single use razor that is sharp. Throw away after use.
  • Men should rub the face in a circular motion everyday with a wet washcloth or a gentle exfoliant.
  • Wet the skin with warm water and apply a lubricating gel prior to shaving.
  • If an individual prefers to use an electric razor, hold the razor just above the surface of the skin.
  • Shave the hair in the shame direction as it grows.
  • After every few passes, rinse the razor blade out well with water.
  • To reduce irritation, one should use a cool wet washcloth to gently wipe the skin down after shaving.
  • Try to leave some stubble on the skin to avoid shaving too closely to the skin.
  • Use less strokes when shaving. Using less strokes will reduce the chance of the hair slipping into the skin again.

 

Hormonal Acne

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Hormonal acne is a common problem for many woman, and often presents itself at the same time every month. Many females see it as a never ending skin condition. For many individuals, this will be the first couple of days before menstruation starts, during ovulation, and at the start of a woman’s period. Many woman experience hormonal acne due to the increased oil production in the oil glands located under the skin. Too much oil is produced, which can in turn lead to inflammation. This can cause the skin to become more irritated, which will make the area red and could cause pain. To top this off, there are many different aggravators of hormonal acne. These include stress, which will decrease the production of healthy hormones, such as estrogen, and increase the acne causing hormones. Heat can aggravate the skin by producing sweat, which can help to clog the pores. An individual’s sleep can help produce hormonal acne, as those that are not sleeping well are not able to have the skin heal itself. Dairy products have progesterone in them, which can inflame the skin.

What does hormonal acne look like?

Hormonal acne will occur during the same time frame each month. The skin will appear to have cysts on it that are often inflamed and quite painful. The cysts will be red and pus filled. For mild forms of hormonal acne, whiteheads may appear. Mild hormonal acne can appear as a rash like acne. Often times, hormonal acne will occur around the mouth, below the nose, on the chin, below the nose, and on the jawline. However, in a severe case of hormonal acne, it can be on the cheeks and the forehead. The back, shoulders and buttocks can also be effected by hormonal acne.

Hormonal acne tends to be sensitive to the touch. It is often deep and cystic. Gentle pressure applied to the acne will often lead to pain. Hormonal acne can often lead to scarring of the skin if the pimples on the skin are popped or squeezed.

How can hormonal acne be treated?

Hormonal acne often times does not respond to the typical over the counter acne products that are on the market nor will hormonal acne be cleared with topical creams as the hormones are responsible for creating this acne, not something under the surface of the skin. Hormonal acne can be treated using the ELOS acne clearing treatment. This effective treatment safely treats the skin, helping to clear up bacteria and oil that are blocking the pores. ELOS is the first technology that combines energies to effectively treat acne at the source of the problem. ELOS acne clearing treatment can be used on most skin types. Treatment cost will vary depending on how bad the hormonal acne is and how many treatments are needed. ELOS acne clearing treatment requires no downtime, and an individual may return to regular activities after the procedure is performed. The treatment does not require any topical anesthetics, but cooling of the skin during treatment will ensure safety during the procedure. Short term redness is a mild side effect, with this typically being the only side effect seen.

Before ELOS acne clearing treatment for hormonal acne is performed, the skin will be cleansed. A thin layer of water will be applied to the treatment area, and then a gentle pulse of light and radio frequency energy will be given. There will be a slight heating sensation felt on the skin. Many individuals compare the feeling to being snapped with a rubber band. Generally, a treatment session lasts about fifteen minutes to half an hour. Three to five treatments are typically needed, with each session being performed every four to six weeks.

How To Get Rid of Eye Bags

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Solutions on how to get rid of Eye Bags

Eye bags, also known as puffy eyes, are caused by a fluid buildup around the eyes. The area is often puffy looking directly under the eyes. Many individuals want to know how to get rid of eye bags because they can make an individual look tired, fatigued, or older than they are. Eye bags can be seen in any age of individuals.

What causes eye bags?

In order to understand how to get rid of eye bags, an individual first should understand what causes eye bags. Eye bags may be caused by having an excessive amount of salt in the diet, having too little or not enough sleep, fluid retention, tobacco and alcohol use, mononucleosis, crying, normal ageing, allergies, skin disorders, and other causes. Hereditary may also be a cause of eye bags.

What treatments can an individual use when wanting to know how to get rid of eye bags?

When deciding on how to get rid of eye bags, there are many different solutions an individual can choose from. One of the best treatments for treating eye bags is Refirme NXT. This treatment is safe and very effective. There is no down time associated with the procedure, and individuals can return to daily activities immediately after a session. A session can take as little as 20 minutes to perform. This top of the line treatment allows an individual to have a non-invasive procedure done, utilising Elos technology. The experience offers a pain free treatment with no unwanted side effects. The skin will be lifted, tightened, and revitalised. Before treatment, the individual is asked to avoid sun exposure for a few days, and wear sunscreen if sun exposure is a must. After the treatment, there may be some minor swelling and redness to the skin, but a cold compress may be applied to the area. Sunlight should be avoided the first week after treatment, and a high quality sunscreen should be worn when exposed to the sun. Remember to use non-abrasive cleansers on this area as the skin can become irritated.

To know how to get rid of eye bags at home, an individual can invest in a high quality skin care lineup. Advanced Dermatology provides a skincare range that includes six steps. Step one includes the Daily Renew Cleanser, which will deep clean the skin without stripping it of oil. Step two is the Super Youth Serum, which hydrates the skin while being lightweight. This formula will erase signs of ageing, while repairing, firming and plumping up the skin. The next step is the Complete Age Defense Day Cream that helps to combat the signs of ageing. It will leave the skin feeling hydrated while refining it. At night, step four, the Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream should be applied. This night cream boosts cell renewal while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Step five is the Deep Cellular Regeneration Cream which works to strengthen the skin while firming it. The final step is the Youthful Boost Eye Cream, which will erase dark circles, wrinkles, and eye bags instantly.

PicoSure

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PicoSure Review

PLEASE NOTE: Advanced Dermatology does not provide tattoo removal treatments. This article is for education and information purposes only.

PicoSure is a tattoo removal laser treatment that is quick and effective. This FDA approved treatment successfully removes difficult ink colours, such as blue and green, faster than any other method. Pulses are created that target the ink in the skin and shatters it. These pulses last one trillionth of a second and are 100 times faster than a nanosecond laser. The shattered ink will then be able to be eliminated by the body. Tattoos of a wide variety and ink colours can be removed using this technology, with black, red, and dark blue colours being the easiest to remove. Picosure can also remove portions of tattoos, as this treatment can precisely target very small areas of skin without effecting surrounding skin.

What areas can PicoSure treat? How many treatments will an individual need?

PicoSure can be used to treat the chest, the face, the decollete, hands, legs and other body parts. Each individual will need a different number of treatments, as this will be based off how big the tattoo is, what colours were used for the tattoo, how deep the ink is, and if any previous treatments have been done before. Generally speaking, for most individuals, this will be about 3 to 6 treatments. Some individuals will be able to see a difference in just after one treatment, however, for others, it may take a few treatments to notice any difference. It will generally take about 6 weeks for the body to begin breaking down the tattoo ink. The treatments should not be done sooner than 6 weeks, as even though the treated skin looks healed, it is not, and this will not make the tattoo be removed any sooner. In fact it could make the skin scar if treated sooner than 6 weeks.

Treatments are done in a quick fashion. For small tattoos, a single treatment takes about 10 to 15 minutes, medium sized tattoos will take about 15 to 25 minutes, and large tattoos will take 25 to 35 minutes.

Does PicoSure hurt? Will there be limitations after having the procedure done?

PicoSure treatments do not have much pain associated with them. Often times the tattoo is numbed or chilled with cold air. The pain felt is often comparable to the snapping of a rubber band. Others have compared it to getting a tattoo. Most will tolerate the pain quite well. Each session generally lasts about 15 minutes, but may be longer depending on how big the tattoo is.

An individual should limit any physical activity 24 to 48 hours after having a PicoSure treatment. Sun exposure should also be avoided during the treatments until the skin is completely healed.

What will the area treated look like after a treatment session of PicoSure?

After a treatment of PicoSure, the skin may appear to be red and swollen. There is also the possibility of some bleeding of the skin. Some will even experience small blisters on the skin. Typically the skin will stay red and swollen for only a few hours but could last for a few days. The skin will feel like it has a mild sunburn. Should scabs form on the area, it is important to not pick at them. If blisters do pop on their own, it is suggested that the skin be covered after applying a healing ointment to help protect against infections and scarring. Rarely is there any damage done to the skin using PicoSure.

What are the benefits to using PicorSure for tattoo removal? Are there any disadvantages?

Typically, using PicoSure to remove tattoos does not leave any scars. One of the disadvantages and a very rare occurrence is that some individuals may develop keloids, which are abnormal scars.

Sunspots on Skin

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While sunspots on skin are not very attractive, they are not dangerous to an individual. They are a very common skin issue that many individuals deal with. Sunspots on skin occur when the skin is exposed to direct UV rays for an extended period of time. This often takes years or decades to make sunspots appear on the skin. Do note that tanning beds are also responsible for sunspots on skin. Tanning beds often cause the skin to prematurely age, creating dark patches of skin.

What do the sunspots on skin look like?

Sunspots on skin can vary in colorus, sizes and shapes. They will appear on the body parts that get the most sunlight. Sunspots on skin are often seen on the hands and face. Individuals that have fair skin are more likely to get sunspots on skin rather than dark skinned individuals. Individuals that are fair skinned over the age of 60 are 90% more likely to get sunspots on skin than those individuals with darker skin tones.

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What are some methods of treating sunspots on skin?

There are many different methods that can be used to treat sunspots on skin. Some methods work better than others. An individual may wish to treat sunspots on the skin with an over the counter product, or a skin specialist may prescribe a prescription treatment. There are many home treatments as well that can help to prevent and/or reduce sunspots on skin. Vitamin A compound, best known as retinol, can be applied to the skin during rest time to help restore the skin. This moisturiser will help reduce the appear of sunspots.

IPL(intense pulsed light) photorejuvenation is often used for treating sunspots on skin. This laser treatment will lighten and remove sunspots on skin in three to five treatments. Typically the sessions are scheduled once every three to six weeks. Most individuals will see an improvement within each treatment, with gradual clearing of the skin. The laser will emit a range of light waves that will target the sunspot on skin. As the laser pulses the light into the skin, the melanin is absorbed by the body after being broken into tiny pieces. This makes them appear to be less visible. This treatment is mild in pain tolerance, often feeling like a rubber band is snapping at the skin. The treatment will take about half an hour to an hour and a half depending on the size of the areas that is being treated. Only a skin specialist with adequate training should perform IPL photorejuvenation. After the first treatment, the skin may see some redness with darkening of the brown spots on the skin. Generally, this will resolve itself within a few hours to a week after having the treatment done. The skin will be softer and smoother after the treatment, with a more even skin tone.

What are some ways to prevent sunspots on skin?

One of the best ways to prevent sunspots on skin is to limit the amount of time an individual spends in the sun. If an individual can not avoid sun exposure, a high quality sun screen should be applied that protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. An SPF of at least 30 should be applied 15 minutes before the skin is exposed to the sun in order for the sun screen to be allowed to penetrate the skin.

Wearing a hat outdoors will also help to shield the face from the sun’s rays. Wearing light, long sleeves will keep the arms protected. Individuals that spend a lot of time driving in a vehicle should have an anti UVB coating on the vehicle installed to avoid getting sunspots on skin.

Antibiotics for Acne

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Antibiotics for Acne: Options, Results and Side Effects

Acne is one condition that many struggle with, however, the good news is antibiotics for acne can help this skin condition greatly improve. Sometimes, in certain individuals, no matter how clean they keep their skin or what products they use, acne is still an issue, so a dermatologist may prescribe antibiotics for acne. There are many different kinds of antibiotics for acne. Many dermatologist have had success treating acne with antibiotics.

There are two types of antibiotics for acne. These include oral antibiotics and topical antibiotics. A dermatologist will be able to decide which type of antibiotic should be used for each individual, as each individual will vary. Oral antibiotics for acne are prescribed for teenagers over the age of 15 years old. Many adults also use oral antibiotics for acne. Oral antibiotics are typically prescribed for very severe cases of acne. These type of antibiotics for acne will treat bacteria by killing it from the inside out. It will also reduce the inflammation that is often seen with acne. Typically, these are pills that are taken once per day.

Topical antibiotics for acne are typically used twice per day. These antibiotics for acne work by applying them directly on the skin to reduce inflammation as well as kill bacteria on the skin. They work their way deep into the pores, often exfoliating them. Many individuals will develop an immunity to topical antibiotics, so many times, retinoid is often used in conjunction with topical antibiotics for acne.

What are the benefits to using antibiotics for acne?

Antibiotics for acne are used to kill bacteria on the skin. Bacteria that is present on the skin will cause the acne to form in the first place.

What are the side effects of both oral and topical antibiotics for acne?

Both oral and topical antibiotics for acne can have side effects. With oral antibiotics for acne, rashes may develop. This generally only happens to a small percentage. Other types of reactions may also occur, but they are typically mild and do not last for the full duration of using the oral antibiotic. Oral antibiotics for acne may also make the skin very sensitive to the sun, and the individual may develop an upset stomach. An individual taking oral antibiotics for acne should always wear a high quality sun screen to be protected from the sun’s rays.

Side effects of topical antibiotics for acne include peeling of the skin, scaling, extreme dryness, and red skin. Itching and bleeding may also take place.

How long does it take antibiotics for acne to work?

It may take several weeks before an individual will notice an improvement in the skin. Often, it can take as much as 4 weeks to see any improvement at all. By the sixth week, the individual should see some sort of improvement. Often times, it can take up to 4 months or more to see the maximum results of the antibiotic. If an individual is prescribed antibiotics for acne, they should continue to take them even if no improvement is seen. Generally speaking, many individuals do not give enough time for the antibiotics to work before they stop taking them.

What are some of the most used antibiotics for acne?

Tetracycline is one of the most prescribed antibiotics for acne. It is generally used twice per day to start with. It must be taken on an empty stomach to be the most effective.

Erythromycin kills bacteria and also helps to reduce redness. It should be taken with food and is generally prescribed to be taken twice per day.

Minocycline is generally taken twice per day but has some major side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, tooth discoloration, and skin pigment changes. The last two side effects are typically seen in individuals that have taken minocycline for a longer period of time.

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