Teens and SKIN

Finding the right treatment path for all Teens skin, hair and nail issues is what West Dermatology does best. Solutions to breakouts, warts, acne, out of control oily hair and skin are just a few examples of these issues. West Dermatology understands that Teens have enough to worry about and strive to find customized long lasting solutions rapidly.

A,B,C,'s of SKIN Care for the New Year

 

Ⓐ Daily moisturizer with built in sunscreen at least SPF 30 or above! Ⓑ Wash the face with a mild cleanser (like Cetaphil) immediately after any physical activity!  Ⓒ Remove any makeup with a gentle cleanser before bed!

Skin and Weather...

Skin and Climate

As the holiday season approaches and the weather changes, it may be difficult to remember the importance of taking care of your skin. While many of us can easily remedy this by slightly changing our cold-weather skin beauty routines or simply layering our winter clothing, many people around the world are suffering far greater skin reactions due to the climate change.

Dr. Sigfrid A. Muller, M.D., Emeritus Professor and Chair at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is a practicing Dermatologist at Las Vegas Skin and Cancer Center.  Dr. Muller recently presented his skin research at the Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar, sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation. Dr. Muller believes “climate change is going to be the defining issue of the 21st century.” He is specifically interested in how climate change will effect dermatology and dermatological diseases.

As the climate changes in various countries around the world, animals and insects move to more desirable climates, taking their diseases with them. This has not only resulted in an increase rate of certain diseases, for example, the doubling of Malaria in Columbia, but has also allowed the new diseases to appear in countries where they have never before. Canada, for example, is now showing cases of Lyme disease, which is able to live because of its now warmer climate.

While more developed countries will be able to combat the increasing number of new skin diseases, underdeveloped countries will be unable to make the changes necessary to account for this. Dr. Muller’s research then asks the question, “how can we assist poorer countries so that they’ll be able to have a reasonable lifestyle now and in the future?”

As you enjoy your holidays, please remember that  while all of us will be effected by how climate changes our skin, there are those who may not have the means or access available to them to improve their skin. Wonderful looking skin is always the best winter coat and we encourage you to find many meaningful ways you can support global charities during this gift-giving season.

8 Winter Skin Tips for Holiday Parties

Flaky, dry skin lacks the glow that holiday gowns require. Since dry skin can often worsen during the winter months, here are a few 'Winter Skin Tips' from Dr. Lucas Bingham in Mission Viejo, Ca.:

Bathing daily is OK, but pay attention to the following:

Dr. Lucas Bingham, MD, 

1. Limit showers and baths to under 10 minutes
2. Use warm water instead of hot water
3. Limit use of soaps only to necessary areas (face, underarms, groin)
4. When drying off, pat dry instead of rubbing the skin dry
5. Apply a moisturizing cream to the skin within 3 minutes of bathing
6. If shaving, use a good lubricating gel and replace your razor frequently
7. If the SKIN becomes itchy or inflamed, you may temporarily need a prescription corticosteroid cream 
8. Be cautious with scratching the SKIN; any open wound is a potential site for a SKIN infection.  

See a dermatologist if you suspect a  SKIN infection.

Does Skin Color determine the type of skin products to use?

Q: My best friend and I have oily skin but she has darker olive skin and I have light colored skin.  Could we share the same oil control products?

A: The skin is an amazingly complex organ, and from the perspective of the color of skin there is realistically NO difference in the products one can use.  You and your best friend could both use the same oil control products.