Advanced skin care is now becoming recognized as equally important in the protection of the skin. With the environmental changes that are taking place, with the diminishing ozone layer, and the social trends to more environmental exposure, it is more important than ever that protective skin care programs be utilized. This is clearly emphasized by the significant increase in skin cancer in youth and the incidence of malignant melanoma reaching one out of sixty Americans. Unattended, our skin will age, wrinkle and discolor.

Skin care products are available that may only be provided with physician supervision. These products obviously undergo greater scrutiny and are of higher concentrations of active ingredients than those obtained commercially.

In addition, by obtaining them from the Center, the efficacy and reaction to the individual products may be professionally assessed. Not infrequently, products may need to be changed or replaced do to your intolerance of them.

Goals

The goals of a skin care system are the following:

To obtain these goals, the systems most likely will incorporate the use of RetinA, cleansers, exfoliating acids, skin bleaching agents, moisturizers and sun screens. There are also new agents that effect the “free radicals “ of the skin. These agents may be used alone, or in combination with other modalities of care, including glycolic washes, superficial chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing.

Products

The skin care products most frequently utilized by the Center are:

They are prescribed based on clinical need, reactions to previous product lines, and budget. Other product lines, including sunscreens, bleaches, etc., are also available. The Center is constantly evaluating new products and combinations of product, to meet patient needs.

In addition to skin care products, glycolic washes and facials are available.

Last Updated:
Fri, October 24, 2003

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