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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
6:04 am	michele-green,-m.d. Benzoyl peroxide is another safe and effective topical agent for the early treatment of acne. Available in varying strengths, this chemical works by penetrating into the oil glands of the skin and killing bacteria responsible for acne inflammation. By peeling the skin, benzoyl peroxide also prevents new pimples from forming. "Always apply it to thoroughly dry skin and carefully avoid the eyes, mouth and nostrils. Start with a five percent gel once a day, then twice a day, then try a 10 percent gel. If your skin becomes irritated, go back to the five percent. The first week of use may result in a worsening condition, so be patient," said Kurt Butler and Dr. Lynn Rayner of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, in The Best Medicine. "Beware of too much burning and peeling; prolonged discomfort can aggravate your case and discourage you from following through. However, some irritation, tightness and dryness is a sign that the product is doing its work. The idea is to expose and toughen the skin in gradual stages, to build up tolerance slowly," added Dr. Frederic Haberman, a dermatologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, in Your Skin; A Dermatologist's Guide to A Lifetime of Beauty and Health. Like benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin works by suppressing the growth of bacteria. Because it contains alcohol, this topical antibiotic may irritate the skin and should be kept away from heat because the solution is flammable. "Before applying topical clindamycin, wash the affected area thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water. Then rinse well and pat dry. To avoid skin irritation from the alcohol, wait at least 30 minutes after washing or shaving before applying this medication," according to Consumer Guide's Prescription Drugs. Results are visible in six to 12 weeks. If there is no improvement, be sure to consult your doctor, especially if there are persistent or bothersome side effects. Clindamycin may cause diarrhea, dry skin, fatigue, headache, nausea, oily skin or stomach irritation but these should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Major side effects are bloody or pus-containing diarrhea, increased urination, itching, sore throat, or swelling of the face. Although it appears to be safe, Consumer Guide said extensive studies in humans have not been conducted so be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using clindamycin. "If you are using another topical medication as well as clindamycin, it is best to apply them at different times to increase their effectiveness and to reduce the chance of skin irritation," Consumer Guide added. (Next: Tretinoin for acne.) For beautiful skin, use Lumnaderm, a whitening cream that eliminates freckles, unsightly age spots, sun spots, blemishes and hyperpigmentation. When used as directed, Lumnaderm will balance uneven skin tones and illuminate your skin. For more information, visit . Michele Green, M.D. (Comment on this)
5:46 am	new-york-dermatologist- Skin conditions like acne, pimples, rosacea, dry patches, fine lines and wrinkles, sallow skin, red blotches and other mild to moderate skin conditions can affect your self image and sometimes even be embarrassing for adults and teenagers alike. Niacinamide is an ingredient that aids in the reduction of all these conditions effectively and safely on all skin types including sensitive skin. Using a dermatologist cream with niacinamide as the active ingredient is your best defense for acne and the skin conditions that affect your life. There are many creams, lotions, and serums that promise to eliminate your skin problems. The effectiveness of these products varies for each individual. What works great for someone else may not work as well for you. Traditionally teenage, young adult, adult and mature skin types have had different needs resulting in the use of various skin products or combinations of products. Niacinamide dermatologist cream products are safe to use for all skin types and skin ages, and a university study performed at the New York University College Of Medicine found topical Niacinamide to be just as effective at treating acne as the leading prescription topical medication, Clindamycin. The study revealed that topical niacinamide is effective at clearing acne on 8 out of every 10 people. Numerous other uni studies have proven niacinamide creams ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate and lighten skin, reduce sallowness, hyperpigmentation and blotchiness, and help rosacea. Niacinamide is a derivative of the vitamin niacin from the vitamin B complex group and is now used in creating creams for treating most skin conditions and anti-aging. One dermatologist cream of interest is Acnessential, which contains niacinamide and is soothing to the skin and does not cause inflammation and further irritation. Niacinamide is not only good for just blemishes and fine lines and wrinkles, but also is a wonderful solution for lightening the skin. Anyone that suffers from sun damaged skin, age spots or any spots from hyperpigmentation needs skin lightening. When choosing a skin care product or product line please remember to check with your doctor to make sure the products you use do not interfere with any medications you take. This is especially true for those with severe skin conditions. Niacinamide dermatologist cream products are a natural alternative to manmade chemicals traditionally used in other facial products. It is not only more popular to use natural products for skin care but also a much healthier choice. You can feel safe using products with niacinamide to alleviate acne and start to turn back the face of time. This includes increasing skin's elasticity and hydration from aging and sun damage. Take control of your acne, rosacea, fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, freckles, dry patches, or any other mild to moderate skin condition that may affect your life. New York Dermatologist (Comment on this)
5:40 am	nyc-dermatologist Dermatology is popular in some regions, and not as popular in others. If you look at information and the count of dermatologists, given areas are much more good for practicing dermatologists to practice. The reason for this is because dermatologists are practicing skin care experts, and often deal with beauty problems and difficulties that frequently face people. Los Angeles. A hub of entertainment in several ways, being stunning is not much more important anywhere else as it is in Los Angeles. Skin care professionals group here because people are often trying to look better to get their name out in the entertainment world, whether it is movies, television, or modeling. This also rubs off onto other parts of life where business professionals and elsewhere feel the need to look awesome as they see other people looking great around them. New York. New York is the fashion capital of the United States and because of it, it becomes the other area for skin care in the US. Being stunning there is debatably more important than LA, because modeling and fashion puts beauty as a necessity, while television and movies only suggest it. There is also a good entertainment scene, although not analogous to the city of angels, where growing stars are doing whatever they can to get an edge up. These two cities are the focal points for dermatology in the United States, but there are skin care professionals in every United States. Beauty is not the only item skin care professionals assist with, as they can also speak to skin difficulties that have nothing to do with looks. Michele Green, M.D. (Comment on this)