November 1, 2005

Hello! Welcome to the first edition of the Integrated Skin Solutions’ Newsletter brought to you by John Carter, MD and Julianne Mazurek, MD. The ISS Newsletter will include a brief article regarding skin care. If you have any questions regarding the article you may contact us at info@integratedskin.com. The Newsletter will also include information on services or products that we offer at Integrated Skin Solutions including new technologies. Finally saving the best for last, the Newsletter will highlight our monthly promotion which will be a service or product offered at a reduced price.

Sunscreens

An excellent way to prevent skin aging is by avoiding the damaging effects of sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation is an invisible component of sunlight. Sunlight has two major ultraviolet components that result in damage to the skin: Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB is responsible for burning the superficial layers of the skin. The effects of this include skin redness, pain, swelling and blisters (if the exposure is long enough and severe enough). UVB is partially absorbed by the ozone layer.

UVA is responsible for causing damage to the deeper layers of the skin, resulting in wrinkles and destruction of collagen and elastin. It is thought that UVA is responsible for the development of skin cancer. UVA can penetrate windows. Unprotected sun exposure also leads to pigmentary changes or discoloration of the skin.

Sunscreens are rated by SPF which stands for sun protection factor. SPF is defined as the ratio of time it takes the minimal dose of ultraviolet radiation (UVB) to produce skin redness with and without a sunscreen. This means that if a person’s skin turns red with 10 minutes of sun exposure then applying a sunscreen with a SPF of 2 will keep the person’s skin from turning red with 20 minutes of sun exposure. Problems with this system are that it only applies to UVB exposure and the amount of time it takes the sunlight to turn a person’s skin red varies with skin color. Darker skin types can usually tolerate longer periods of exposure to the sun without turning red. Other factors to consider when using a sunscreen include whether the individual will be sweating, rubbing the sunscreen off, or swimming all of which can remove the sunscreen resulting in the need for frequent re-application. Additional factors to consider include finding a sunscreen with ingredients that won’t cause a rash, cause/promote acne or sting the eyes (to date Dr. Carter has not found a sunscreen that won’t sting his eyes). This usually requires the individual to experiment with different products. A sunscreen with moisturizer or emollients should be used for dry skin and a plain sunscreen for oily skin.

It is important that the sunscreen include one of the following three ingredients to provide UVA protection: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or avobenzone (also known as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane). We have provided a chart below to show how the various ingredients in sunscreens provide protection for UVA and UVB.

 

 In summary, it is important that you wear sunscreen daily. We emphasize this in our practice and hope that you incorporate sunscreen into your daily skin care regimen.

Introducing the Sciton Broad Band Light (BBL also known as an IPL)

We received our Sciton BBL during the month of September. The Sciton BBL is a machine that treats various skin conditions using a beam of intense pulsed light. The Sciton BBL now gives our clinic the ability to treat the following skin conditions:

 

· Fine wrinkles                                      · Age spots

· Small facial veins                                · Rosacea

· Redness and Flushing                          · Solar Lentigines (freckles)

· Enlarged pores                                    · Hyperpigmentation

 The Scition BBL is an excellent modality for treating skin conditions that are a result of sun damage on the face, neck, chest and back of the hands. Call today to schedule an appointment to see if the Sciton BBL can do something for your skin.

 

Monthly Promotion

Integrated Skin Solutions November Special!

Look great for the holidays!

 We are offering a Sciton BBL Facial Rejuvenation treatment during the month of November for only $200 per full face treatment (regular price $300). BBL (Broad Band Light Technology) utilizes the power of pulsed light to deliver excellent results in Photorejuvenation therapy.  Your skin will be smoother, more vibrant, and will have a more youthful appearance for the holiday season! Call 816.505.5550 now for your appointment!  Offer limited to the first 25 customers!

 

Reminder

With the Holidays just around the corner, consider a gift of skin care products from Integrated Skin Solutions, such as the Zeno. The Zeno is an electronic device to remove the early red blemishes of acne. This acne device would make a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for a family member who suffers from mild acne or an occasional breakout. We also have gift certificates available.

That concludes our monthly newsletter. We hope you enjoyed the information. Check out our new website at www.integratedskin.com. If you would like to be removed from our mailing list notify us at info@integratedskin.com (send your email address in the message- a reply to this Newsletter will not contain your email address).