How to achieve
healthy skin
Basic Skin Care Tips
Follow these basic skin care tips for healthy, beautiful skin.
Keep your skin hydrated. Avoid excessive washing and cleansing, which can strip the skin of much needed oils and moisture. Instead, promote moisture in your skin, nourishing it with moisturizing cleansers, lotions and body creams. Don’t over apply moisturizers, however, as this can lead to greasy, oily and problematic skin conditions.
Avoid exposing your skin to the sun for long periods of time. Irresponsible sun exposure can be the underlying cause for a wealth of skin problems, including sun burn, heat rash, dry skin, wrinkles and even skin cancer.
Protect your skin from harmful UV rays by wearing sunscreen or sun block. Limit your time in the tanning beds. Artificial tanning can be just as damaging to your skin as exposing yourself to direct sunlight, so don't overdo it at the tanning salon.
If you haven’t been careful about protecting your skin from the sun, you may be at risk for a number of different problems. Skin cancer is perhaps the most adverse of all these conditions, but when identified early can be fairly easy to treat. Schedule regular visits with one of our physicians to have your skin examined and catch warning signs before they progress.
If you’ve got a rash that won't go away or a patch of dry skin that is constantly bothering you, it may be time to schedule a visit with the dermatologist. If you’ve contracted poison ivy or have persistent hives, psoriasis, eczema or other ailments, the dermatologist may be able to help you.
If you suffer from warts, skin discolorations, nail disorders, fungal infections, Rosacea, lesions and cysts are just a few of the many other problems our physicians treat on a daily basis.
Even small problems should be reported to your dermatologist and recorded for future reference. Your skin may show persistent patterns or warning signs indicating a more serious condition. Your dermatologist is trained to recognize and diagnose these problems to make sure you get safe and effective treatment.
Our Acne Clinic is open every Wednesday evening and on Saturdays. We use topical and oral medications, as well as Accutane therapy for extensive acne. Our office as two narrow band UVB booths, and treatment is offered on a walk-in basis. If you would like a consultation to see if this light treatment is right for you, schedule a consultation today.
A pimple starts when the pores in the skin become clogged with a type of oil called sebum, which normally lubricates the skin and hair. Acne is common during puberty when hormones go into overdrive, causing the skin to overproduce sebum. Because many oil-producing glands are on the forehead, nose, and chin, this area — the T-zone — is where a person is most prone to pimples.
Acne Information
Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible:
Wash your face twice a day (no more) with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions. Don't scrub. Overwashing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated. After cleansing, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying an over-the-counter (no prescription needed) lotion containing benzoyl peroxide. This will decrease oil and bacteria.
Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. If you notice a pimple coming before a big event, like the prom, a dermatologist can often treat it for you with less risk of scarring or infection.
Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like the telephone receiver. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup.
If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
If you get acne on your body, try not to wear tight clothes, which don't allow skin to breathe and may cause irritation. You also might want to stay away from scarves, headbands, and caps, which can collect dirt and oil, too.
Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. When buying makeup, make sure you choose brands that say "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label. Throw away old makeup that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
Protect your skin from the sun. It may seem like a tan masks acne, but it's only temporary. A tan can cause the body to produce extra sebum, which may worsen your acne, not improve it. Tanning also causes damage to skin that will eventually lead to wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer.
Our Acne Clinic is open Wednesdays from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday mornings. Schedule an appointment today.
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