Dermatological Articles
SCELROTHERAPY
WHAT IS SCELROTHERPAY?
Sclerotherapy
is one of the most prevalent treatments for spider and varicose veins.
We use a tiny needle that has a sclerosing agent that is injected into
the vein. Upon the injection, the solution replaces the blood in the
vein, generating irritation and corrosion to the walls of the vessel.
Your body then initiates the natural healing process and the vein
begins to shrink and eventually disappear.
WHAT RESULTS WILL I SEE?
You
will have gradual improvement. many people experience 65%-to 80%
improvement. During your consultation you will be advised as to how
many treatments you will need.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
You
will be able to resume normal activities immediately. However,
excessive standing and heavy exercising is not recommended for 24-48
hours after your treatment.
Following your visit the treated areas
will become darker and may appear bruised. You do not have to wear
support hose. After injecting the larger vessels, the affected area may
become pigmented but this is temporary and will fade overtime.
THE POLARIS WR SCORES ON COST AND PATIENT RECOVERY TIME, says DR. MICHELE SASMOR
Today’s
professional people want to stay young looking, but they often don’t
have the time to spend on recovering from treatments like facelifts.
That’s where the Polaris WR system with elosTM combined energy
technology comes into its own.
“Surgical procedures have a two
or three-week recovery time,” Dr. Michele Sasmor said. “But the
non-invasive treatments with the Polaris system take about 30-45
minutes with no need for anesthesia and no down-time. The patients can
go straight back to work.” And Dr. Sasmor should know – as well as
using the Polaris system to treat her patients, she’s also had multiple
treatments herself!
In this “baby boomer” era, Dr. Sasmor sees
the use of the Polaris system as a major growth area. “Women in
particular, but men also, are becoming more conscious of their
appearance and want to continue working and competing with a younger
workforce. Maintaining a younger appearance gives them a competitive
edge,” she added.
The Polaris system with elosTM combined energy
technology uses Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and high-power Diode LASER to
deliver focused and predictable performance with lower energy levels
that assure high patient comfort and superior results. It is also the
safest technology available using lower energy levels. The system
benefits include superior, repeatable results for wrinkle reduction at
both the epidermal and deep dermal levels in the same treatment. The
Polaris system also delivers selective thermolysis to vascular lesions
including telangiectasia and leg veins up to 3mm in diameter.
Describing
the Polaris system as “a nice option” for patients, Dr. Sasmor said
that some people come in thinking they need a facelift and can,
instead, be offered this non- invasive alternative. Plus, chemical
peels “don’t give as much tightening and wrinkle reduction as this
system does.” One patient had fat grafting around the orbital region
that was a little puffy, she recalled. “We used the Polaris to smooth
that out, and the patient said it was the best improvement she’d had in
eight months of trying to take care of the puffiness.”
As for
cost, five basic treatments come out at about one third to one quarter
of the cost of a facelift. “Aging is a constant process. Some people
think they are just going to get one procedure, but maintenance is
always required. Polaris therapy should be done three or four times a
year to maintain the improvements, but it is still much less expensive
than having a facelift, and there is no down time for the patient,” she
added.
Laser Surgery Overview
What is laser surgery?
Laser
surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of
instruments for surgical procedures. Laser stands for "light
amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers were
first developed in 1960. Newer laser modifications continue to have a
large impact on medical and surgical practices. A large part of their
impact has been seen in the treatment of various skin lesion and
diseases.
How does a laser work?
The
functioning of a laser goes back to Albert Einstein’s quantum theory of
radiation and includes other theories that help explain local tissue
damage. As the light beam hits the skin, the skin may either reflect
the light away, scatter the light, absorb the light, or let the light
pass through the different layers. Each layer of the skin uses the
light differently.
Certain parts of the skin, called chromophones,
absorb the light. When these chromophones absorb the light, physical,
mechanical, chemical, or temperature changes may occur in the tissue.
There are many different types of lasers, including the carbon dioxide
laser, the YAG (neodymium, or yttrium aluminum garnet) laser, and the
argon laser. Each type works in a different manner and may be used for
different treatment options. Laser light can be delivered either
continuously or intermittently.
What types of surgeries use lasers?
There are many indications for the use of lasers in surgery. The following are some of the more common indications:
to remove tumors
to help prevent blood loss by sealing small blood vessels
to seal lymph vessels to help decrease swelling and decrease the spread
of tumor cells
to treat some skin conditions, including to remove or
improve warts, moles, tattoos, birthmarks, scars, and wrinkles
Injections
otulinum
toxin type A is injected into the muscles of the face, causing
temporary paralysis and preventing the skin from wrinkling, reducing
the appearance of frown lines, forehead furrows, and nostril flaring.
The effects last three to six months.
Collagen Injection small
amounts of collagen are injected directly into areas where the body’s
own collagen has been weakened. This procedure raises the depressions
to the level of the surrounding skin, minimizing facial lines and
scars. A skin test is required one month in advance to determine if a
patient is eligible for treatment with collagen, because some patients
may have an allergic reaction to the injections. The procedure may take
from 20 to 40 minutes to perform, and some swelling is to be expected
after treatment.
Phenol Chemical Peel
his is the deepest of all
peels, where a phenol chemical solution is applied to the face to
diminish deep wrinkles and even-out severely sun-damaged skin by
peeling away the skin’s top layers. The procedure is not recommended
for those with dark or oily skin, and it permanently increases the
skin’s sun sensitivity. In some cases, pores may appear larger, and
skin may not tan evenly after the treatment.
Photo Facial
An
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo Facial is a series of full face,
pulsed light treatments intended to improve the appearance of fine
lines, sun damage and aged skin, as well as to reduce facial and neck
redness and flushing. An intense light is emitted in a series of gentle
pulses over the entire face; treatments are given at intervals of
approximately three weeks for a series of five treatments.
TCA
Chemical Peel
his is a medium-strength peel, where a
trichloroacetic-acid solution is applied to the face to remove wrinkles
and sun damage by peeling away the skin’s top layers. The procedure can
be used on patients with fair to medium skin tones and has a lower risk
of creating uneven pigmentation patterns.
ThermaCool TCTM
Facelift
his new FDA-approved technology to reverse the signs of aging
uses radio frequency to lift and tighten sagging skin. This radio
frequency gently heats the deep surface of the skin causing it to
contract and tighten. This lifts the face, brow and cheeks without
surgery. It is only FDA-approved for the eye area.
Alpha-Hydroxy
Peel
mixture of alpha hydroxys — such as glycolic, lactic or fruit
acids — are applied to the skin to even skin texture and reduce
superficial wrinkles. Ten percent strength peels can be performed by
aestheticians in a spa. These peels must be performed in a series to
achieve the kinds of effects created with deeper peels.
Microdermabrasion
handheld device is used to scrub the skin with tiny crystals to reduce
fine lines, spots and scars. Microdermabrasion is performed to increase
skin elasticity and promote collagen production. The procedure is
tolerated by all skin types and can be performed by an aesthetician in
a spa. It takes five to 12 treatments to achieve the same results as
deep peels, and the procedure works best on younger skin.
Ablative
Laser Skin Resurfacing
n an ablative laser resurfacing, a CO2 or Erbium
laser burns off the outer surface layers of skin, causing new skin
cells to regenerate. This reduces wrinkles, scars, sun damage and
superficial skin cancers. After treatment, skin will be permanently
sun-sensitive and uneven pigmentation patterns in darker skin types may
occur.
Nonablative Laser for Wrinkle Reduction
he CoolTouch®
laser uses light to stimulate the production of collagen in cells
underneath the skin’s surface so skin appears tighter and plumper.
Multiple treatments may be necessary.
Injections
otulinum toxin
type A is injected into the muscles of the face, causing temporary
paralysis and preventing the skin from wrinkling, reducing the
appearance of frown lines, forehead furrows, and nostril flaring. The
effects last three to six months.
Collagen Injections
mall
amounts of collagen are injected directly into areas where the body’s
own collagen has been weakened. This procedure raises the depressions
to the level of the surrounding skin, minimizing facial lines and
scars. A skin test is required one month in advance to determine if a
patient is eligible for treatment with collagen, because some patients
may have an allergic reaction to the injections. The procedure may take
from 20 to 40 minutes to perform, and some swelling is to be expected
after treatment.
Phenol Chemical Peel
his is
the deepest of all peels, where a phenol chemical solution is applied
to the face to diminish deep wrinkles and even-out severely sun-damaged
skin by peeling away the skin’s top layers. The procedure is not
recommended for those with dark or oily skin, and it permanently
increases the skin’s sun sensitivity. In some cases, pores may appear
larger, and skin may not tan evenly after the treatment.
Photo Facial
An
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo Facial is a series of full face,
pulsed light treatments intended to improve the appearance of fine
lines, sun damage and aged skin, as well as to reduce facial and neck
redness and flushing. An intense light is emitted in a series of gentle
pulses over the entire face; treatments are given at intervals of
approximately three weeks for a series of five treatments.
TCA
Chemical Peel
his is a medium-strength peel, where a
trichloroacetic-acid solution is applied to the face to remove wrinkles
and sun damage by peeling away the skin’s top layers. The procedure can
be used on patients with fair to medium skin tones and has a lower risk
of creating uneven pigmentation patterns.
ThermaCool TCTM
Facelift
his new FDA-approved technology to reverse the signs of aging
uses radio frequency to lift and tighten sagging skin. This radio
frequency gently heats the deep surface of the skin causing it to
contract and tighten. This lifts the face, brow and cheeks without
surgery. It is only FDA-approved for the eye area.
Alpha-Hydroxy Peel
mixture of alpha hydroxys — such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids —
are applied to the skin to even skin texture and reduce superficial
wrinkles. Ten percent strength peels can be performed by aestheticians
in a spa. These peels must be performed in a series to achieve the
kinds of effects created with deeper peels. Microdermabrasion
handheld
device is used to scrub the skin with tiny crystals to reduce fine
lines, spots and scars. Microdermabrasion is performed to increase skin
elasticity and promote collagen production. The procedure is tolerated
by all skin types and can be performed by an aesthetician in a spa. It
takes five to 12 treatments to achieve the same results as deep peels,
and the procedure works best on younger skin.
Ablative Laser
Skin Resurfacing
n an ablative laser resurfacing, a CO2 or Erbium laser
burns off the outer surface layers of skin, causing new skin cells to
regenerate. This reduces wrinkles, scars, sun damage and superficial
skin cancers. After treatment, skin will be permanently sun-sensitive
and uneven pigmentation patterns in darker skin types may occur.
Nonablative
Laser for Wrinkle Reduction
he CoolTouch® laser uses light to stimulate
the production of collagen in cells underneath the skin’s surface so
skin appears tighter and plumper. Multiple treatments may be necessary.
If
you have an odd looking spot on your body that you are worried about,
see your dermatologist as soon as possible. It could be skin cancer.
Dermatologists
are more likely to find early stage skin cancer than other doctors and
thus save more lives. It may be that dermatologists are more skilled at
finding small tumors or less likely to brush them off as nothing. Basal
cell cancers aren’t always harmless. They are easy to remove but 5 to
10% can be resistant to treatment. Some basal cell cancers can be
aggressive and damage skin around them, even invading tissue and bone.
If you see a suspicious growth see a doctor right away, if possible a
dermatologist.
Basal Cell appears as a small, domed bump that’s
pearly-white or pink colored. It can look like a small pimple or small
sore; it may heal and come back.
Melanoma appears as a mole which is
asymmetrical; one half of the mole doesn’t match the other half. It is
larger than a pencil eraser. The color isn’t the same all over. It
changes in size and shape, or has begun to itch, bleed, or crust over.
Squamous
cell appears as a crusty or scaly patch with a red inflamed base. It is
most common on sun exposed areas but can appear in the mouth, on the
genitals or anywhere on the body.
There is no rating for how
sunscreen stops UVA rays which penetrates deeper into the base layer of
skin and can cause dangerous cell changes. The FDA has proposed a new
sunscreen rule that would include label revisions for UVA. In the
meantime choose a broad spectrum sunscreen which offers greater UVA (as
well as UVB) protection. At present sunscreen labels do tell you how
effective the product blocks UVB.
If you have any odd looking spot
or any area of skin that does not look just right, see your
dermatologist as soon as possible.- Ruby Hawk
Rosacea
is a chronic condition characterized by facial erythema (redness).
Pimples are sometimes included as part of the definition. Unless it
affects the eyes, it is typically a harmless cosmetic condition.
Treatment, if wanted, usually involves topical medications to reduce
inflammation.
It is a common but often misunderstood condition that
is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. It has a peak
age of onset between 30 and 60.
Rosacea typically begins as redness
on the central face across the cheeks, nose, or forehead, but can also
less commonly affect the neck, chest, ears, and scalp.[3] In some
cases, additional symptoms, such as semi-permanent redness,
telangiectasia (dilation of superficial blood vessels on the face), red
domed papules (small bumps) and pustules, red gritty eyes, burning and
stinging sensations, and in some advanced cases, a red lobulated nose
(rhinophyma), may develop.- wikepedia
Psoriasis
is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease which affects the skin
and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin.
The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are
areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly
accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance.
Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can
affect any area including the scalp and genitals. In contrast to
eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of
the joint.
The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which
varies in severity from minor localized patches to complete body
coverage. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic
nail dystrophy) and can be seen as an isolated finding. Psoriasis can
also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic
arthritis. Ten to fifteen percent of people with psoriasis have
psoriatic arthritis.
The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is
believed to have a genetic component. Factors that may aggravate
psoriasis include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and
smoking.[1] There are many treatments available, but because of its
chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat.- wikepedia
Vitiligo
( also known as leukoderma) is a chronic relatively common dermatologic
disorder that causes depigmentation in patches of skin. It occurs when
the melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or
become unable to function. The precise pathogenesis, or cause, of
vitiligo is complex and not yet fully understood. There is some
evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of autoimmune,
genetic, and environmental factors. The population incidence worldwide
is considered to be between 1% and 2%. There are two forms of vitiligo,
non-segmental and segmental, with non-segmental vitiligo being far more
prevalent than its segmental counterpart.- wikipedia
Eczema
is a disease in a form of dermatitis,or inflammation of the epidermis.
The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin
conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes which are
characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema
(swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering,
cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration
may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring
is rare. In contrast to psoriasis, eczema is often likely to be found
on the flexor aspect of joints.-wikipedia
Hyperhidrosis
is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspirati in
excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.
Hyperhidrosis
can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body.
Hands, feet, armpits, and the groin area are among the most active
regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of
sweat glands; however, any part of the body may be affected.
Hyperhidrosis
can also be classified depending on if it is a congenital or acquired
trait. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or
even before and seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic
trait. Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary
hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form
may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes
mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause, certain drugs, or mercury poisoning.
Hyperhidrosis may be also divided into palmoplantar (emotional), gustatory or generalized hyperhidrosis.
Alternatively,
hyperhydrosis may be classified according to the amount of skin that is
affected and its possible causes.In this approach, excessive sweating
in an area that is greater than 100 cm2 (up to generalized sweating of
the entire body) is differentiated from sweating that affects only a
small area.-wikepedia
Melasma when
present in pregnant women is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although
it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women,
especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch
contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications. The
symptoms of melasma are dark, irregular patches commonly found on the
upper cheek, nose, lips, upper lip, and forehead. These patches often
develop gradually over time. Melasma does not cause any other symptoms
beyond the cosmetic discoloration.
Melasma is thought to be the
stimulation of melanocytes or pigment-producing cells by the female sex
hormones estrogen and progesterone to produce more melanin pigments
when the skin is exposed to sun. Women with a light brown skin type who
are living in regions with intense sun exposure are particularly
susceptible to developing this condition.
Genetic predisposition is also a major factor in determining whether someone will develop melasma.
The
incidence of melasma also increases in patients with thyroid disease.
It is thought that the overproduction of melanocyte-stimulating hormone
(MSH) brought on by stress can cause outbreaks of this condition. Other
rare causes of melasma include allergic reaction to medications and
cosmetics.- wikepedia
Atopic dermatitis
(AD) (a type of eczema) is an inflammatory, chronically relapsing,
non-contagious and pruritic skin disease. The skin of a patient with
atopic dermatitis reacts abnormally and easily to irritants, food, and
environmental allergens and becomes red, flaky and very itchy. It also
becomes vulnerable to surface infections caused by bacteria. The skin
on the flexural surfaces of the joints (for example inner sides of
elbows and knees) are the most commonly affected regions in people.
Atopic
dermatitis often occurs together with other atopic diseases like hay
fever, asthma and conjunctivitis. It is a familial and chronic disease
and its symptoms can increase or disappear over time. Atopic dermatitis
in older children and adults is often confused with psoriasis.
Although
there is no cure for atopic eczema, and its causes not well understood,
it can be treated very effectively in the short term through a
combination of prevention (learning what triggers the allergic
reactions) and drug therapy.-wikipedia
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
(also Seborrheic dermatitis AmE, seborrhea) is a skin disorder
affecting the scalp, face, and trunk causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red
skin. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich areas of skin.
Seborrhoeic
dermatitis may be visually unpleasant and moderately itchy but is a
harmless condition. The condition is often persistent but is easily
controlled using readily available medication. After treatment, the
condition may recur after a time lapse of months or years.
As with
other dermatitis conditions, seborrhoeic dermatitis is often loosely
defined as a form of eczema although it differs from other more serious
conditions more properly defined as eczema.
The cause of seborrhoeic
dermatitis remains unknown, although many factors have been implicated.
The widely present yeast, Malassezia furfur (formerly known as
Pityrosporum ovale), is involved,[2][3] as well as genetic,
environmental, hormonal, and immune-system factors.[4][5] The claim
that seborrhoeic dermatitis is an inflammatory response to the yeast
has not been proven.[6] Those afflicted with seborrhoeic dermatitis
have an unfavourable epidermic response to the infection, with the skin
becoming inflamed and flaking.
Acute form of seborrhoeic dermatitis on
scalp
In children, excessive vitamin A intake can cause seborrhoeic
dermatitis. Lack of biotin,[8] pyridoxine (vitamin B6)[ and riboflavin
(vitamin B2) may also be a cause.
Side effects to inflammation may
include temporary hair loss. If severe outbreaks are untreated for
extended intervals, permanent hair loss may result, because of damage
to hair follicles.
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