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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
What is melasma and can Rodan + Fields treat this condition?
| | Common QuestionsMary Radford, RN | July 15, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-pz |
I’ve been using REVERSE and am experiencing great results. Once those brown spots fade, can dullness and dark marks return?
Yes. The REVERSE Regimen leverages hydroquinone to reduce brown spots and dullness. However, this treatment is not a permanent solution and exposure to UV light will trigger the return of the brown spots you’ve worked so hard to correct.
That is why it is imperative that you maintain results by applying broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, rain or shine, and wear protective clothing to shield your skin from the aging effects of the sun.
What is melasma and can Rodan + Fields treat this condition?
Melasma, also known as the “mask of pregnancy,” is the most visible manifestation of the effect of hormones on the skin during pregnancy. Melasma appears as symmetrical dark brown patches on the cheeks, upper lip, and forehead. It results from the overproduction of melanin triggered by estrogenic hormones in concert with sun exposure.
Heat that comes from activities like “slaving over a hot stove” or sunbathing can also induce melasma. While it affects women of all ethnicities, darker complexions tend to have the most persistent forms.
To address the brown spots of melasma, we recommend the REVERSE Regimen which combines prescription medicines at non-prescription strength with active cosmetic ingredients to repair and protect hyper-pigmented, sun-damaged skin. REVERSE:
· Lightens excessive darkness, brown spots, and uneven pigment.
· Brightens dull skin, improves tone and texture, and boosts skin's radiance.
· Exfoliates skin to remove complexion-dulling dead skin cells.
· Protects against future sun damage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen.
REVERSE is not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Do You Need Sunscreen in the Off-Hours?
| | Myth BustersDerm RF | July 15, 2011 at 1:13 am | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-ps |
MYTH: If I stay out of the sun during “peak hours” I don’t really need sunscreen.
The sun may be brighter, hotter and produce a painful sunburn faster from mid-morning to late afternoon, but that’s only half the battle. While skin burning UVB rays are at their peak between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., UVA rays or “aging” rays of the sun are present from sunup to sundown and require protection all day long. Your best bet is to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays every morning (yes, even on cloudy days) and reapply throughout the day.
Balancing Summer Fun with Sun Safety
| | The Doctor is In … Practicing What I PreachDr. Katie Rodan | July 12, 2011 at 3:51 pm | Categories: The Doctor is In | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-pl |
By Dr. Katie Rodan
Being a dermatologist is more than a day job. Sometimes I can’t help but feel compelled to be the constant voice of caution with friends, family or even strangers on the street. But at the same time, I am the first to head out for a long hike on Saturdays, opt for a bike ride with my family, or meet friends at an outdoor café for lunch.
I realize the grave importance of practicing safe sun, but I’m also not willing to give up my summers and hide indoors. The reality is, that, as with anything else in life, balance is the healthiest option. Taking back summer to me, is finding that precious balance between protecting my skin and enjoying summer outdoor activities. I make it all happen by following these three simple strategies:
1) Plan: I start each week by looking at my calendar, trying to note which events I’m looking most forward to, what I’m obligated to attend, and what I have some leeway with.
2) Prioritize: For each event that’s heavy on the outdoor/sun time and not set in stone, I try to search for alternatives. Whether it’s having lunch indoors after going out on a hike, or trying to move my weekend bike ride to the late afternoon (sleeping in on Saturdays is a must for me!), I try to limit myself to one high sun exposure activity per day.
3) Protect: No matter whether life takes me to the golf course, the office or the car, I never leave home without my sunscreen armor. I opt for a cosmetically elegant SPF 30 sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Even better are sunscreens that include peptides for double-duty sun protection and anti-aging benefits. Whenever possible I throw on a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses for additional protection.
It is possible to take back the summer you love and stay safe and healthy. As you enjoy the summer, remember, you can do it all. Just don't do it all at once and find alternatives that give you the most bang for your summer buck.
Friday, July 8, 2011
What are the ABCDE's of Melanoma?
| / | Common QuestionsMary Radford, RN | June 10, 2011 at 6:24 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-oi |
I’m never outside because I work all day in an office. I don’t see a need to wear sunscreen—what is the point?
Few people realize that hours of incidental sun exposure, whether from sitting in a sunny office, commuting on the freeway, or walking the dog, can be more damaging if we neglect to protect ourselves from it on a daily basis. Just 20 minutes of sun exposure a day adds up. Do the math and you’ll see that this is equivalent to two straight weeks (that’s 14 eight-hour days) of exposure over the course of a year. You wouldn’t spend two weeks baking in the sun without sunscreen, would you? This proves how important daily sun protection really is.
And since 80% of the sun’s rays penetrate clouds, you aren’t safe on gloomy days either.
What are the ABCDE’s of Melanoma?
Use these tips as a guideline to determine whether you may have melanoma.
A: Asymmetry—the spot isn’t symmetrical and may have an odd shape
B: Border—look for a border that isn’t sharp or defined
C: Color—the color is not uniform and may have different shades of red, brown, or black
D: Diameter—the spot is the size of a pencil eraser or larger
E: Evolution—the spot changes over time
Colorless Carotenoids ... Amazing Antioxidants
| | Ingredients of the MonthDerm RF | June 9, 2011 at 5:40 pm | Categories: Ingredients of the Month | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-oa |
Colorless Carotenoids
We all know that antioxidants are good for the skin by helping to prevent free radical damage, so using skincare, and sun care, products containing Vitamins C and E, green tea, resveratrol, coffee berry, soy, and the like just makes sense. In fact, studies show that antioxidants in combination with broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against cell damage better than antioxidants or sunscreen alone. One group of antioxidants we are particularly fond of is colorless carotenoids. These are two types of algae sourced from the Red Sea. What makes them special is that unlike most antioxidants, colorless carotenoids do not “die” after absorbing UV light; in fact, they have an endless capacity to absorb. This makes them perfect for use in facial sunscreens.
Find colorless carotenoids (called dunaliella salina extract on the ingredient list) in Rodan + Fields® ANTI-AGE Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30, REVERSE Environmental Shield SPF 55, and ESSENTIALS Lip Shield SPF 25.
Titanium Dioxide
Like people, all sunscreen ingredients have their strengths and weaknesses. Some are better at blocking UVA rays, others at UVB rays; some offer more appealing aesthetics than others; some degrade faster than others. That’s why the vast majority of sunscreens out there contain more than one (and usually three or four) sunscreen ingredients. But what titanium dioxide does that no other sunscreen does, and can do it alone, is offer the ability to provide sun protection in powder form, making it great for sun protection “on the go.” So do what we do—apply a facial sunscreen every morning and use a titanium dioxide powder (with a minimum SPF 15) throughout the day for sunscreen touch-ups that won’t mess up makeup.
Find titanium dioxide in Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20, and available in Light, Medium and Bronze shades.
What is vitiligo?
| | Common QuestionsMary Radford, RN | July 8, 2011 at 8:56 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-pd |
I know that sun damage looks like freckles and age spots on light skinned people, but what does it look like on darker skin?
Dark-complected individuals are not immune from sun-induced changes like brown spots, melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. In fact, the darker your natural skin color, the more likely you are to have cosmetic concerns related to hyperpigmentation. Although very dark black skin has a natural spf of 13, dark-complected individuals still experience higher death rates from skin cancer than fair-skinned ones. We believe this occurs because skin cancer is less visible and therefore diagnosed later in dark-skinned people and is typically more aggressive, leading to an increased mortality rate. The important information to take away is that all skin types, dark and light, need protection from the sun to look good and stay healthy.
What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo appears as large white patches on the skin that are devoid of pigmentation. It is an autoimmune condition affecting 1-2% of the population and is most strikingly visible and disfiguring in people of color. Medical treatment includes topical steroids, tacrolimus, and the application of a photosensitizing agent followed by controlled UVA light exposure. Monobenzone or Benoquin is the treatment of last resort, permanently depigmenting any remaining unaffected areas to achieve an even color. Additionally, camouflage cosmetics can be helpful.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
What Exactly is RFp3??
| | Ingredients of the MonthDerm RF | July 8, 2011 at 12:54 am | Categories: Ingredients of the Month | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-p7 |
RFp3
In a perfect world, we would never get sunburns. But, we are human after all and sunburns can happen. When this happens (shame on you), take 2 aspirin and apply SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment with RFp3 to stop the inflammatory response inside and out. Unlike ingredients that merely mask discomfort, RFp3, our proprietary combination of anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial peptides, interrupts the inflammatory cascade and is clinically proven to decrease redness, dryness, stinging and peeling within five minutes of use.
Find soothing and redness-reducing RFp3 in Rodan + Fields SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment and ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20
Skincare Ingredients that Increase Sun Sensitivity
Just like sunscreen decreases your skin’s sensitivity to the sun there are ingredients (like retinol, AHAs, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide) that actually increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. What does this mean for you? It means if you are using products with these ingredients, it is essential you use the products as directed and take extra precautions when it comes to sun exposure. Go beyond using a broad spectrum sunscreen and cover up with a hat and sunglasses.
Rodan + Fields products that include ingredients that increase sun sensitivity are: ANTI-AGE Night Renewing Serum (retinol), REVERSE Skin Lightening Treatment (retinol and lactic acid), REVERSE Deep Exfoliating Wash (lactic acid), UNBLEMISH Spot Fading Toner (salicylic acid), UNBLEMISH Clarifying Toner (glycolic acid), and UNBLEMISH Dual Intensive Acne Treatment (benzoyl peroxide).
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
What is the difference between basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer?
| | Common QuestionsMary Radford, RN | June 24, 2011 at 3:52 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-oL |
What is the difference between basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma is by far the most common skin cancer, accounting for one million of the 1.3 million skin cancer diagnoses each year. Developing at the lowest level of the epidermis, this skin cancer often appears as a pink shiny bump on the top of the head, nose, face, neck or chest. It doesn’t hurt, but may bleed and crust over. It is often mistaken for a pimple that doesn’t heal because it just sits there and slowly grows. If you have something that resembles a pimple on your face for more than three months, it could be a cancer. Basal cell carcinoma seldom spreads to other parts of the body but can be disfiguring if not treated early.
Squamous cell carcinoma also develops in the uppermost layers of the epidermis. These red, scaling patches that do not heal usually appear on areas of the body that have the most exposure to the sun like your face, backs of hands, rims of ears, and lips. Squamous cell carcinoma is easy to treat in its early stages but if ignored can spread to other organs and even be fatal. Squamous cell carcinoma kills approximately 2,500 Americans each year.
My father and I have a few moles on the face and neck. Should we be worried about cancer?
Most bumps and growths that appear over the course of our lives are harmless, representing only a cosmetic concern. For any new growth, we recommend seeing a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment options. Rarely, more serious medical conditions may mimic one of these harmless lesions.
We recommend that you map the location of your moles and look for any changes over time. In addition, schedule an annual full body check with your dermatologist.
Creative ways to balance sun protection with summer fun...
| | Letter from the EditorDerm RF | July 5, 2011 at 8:03 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-p2 |
Take Back Summer … Sustainable Strategies and Guilt-Free Guidelines for Taking Back the Summer You Love
Remember when summer was all about creamsicles, chlorine and cutoffs? If you feel like those carefree Junes, Julys and Augusts have been replaced with sun-fearing facts and no-room-to-relax rules, then you’re not alone and it’s time to take back summer.
But this isn’t as simple as it sounds, because knowing what we know now about skin cancer, sun damage and premature aging, we need to step outside the box and find creative ways to balance sun protection with summer fun.
The reality is, to win back summer, you can’t make it an all or nothing game. You need to steer clear of denial and indulgence and instead, customize your calendar with compromises you can control.
Tune in to Derm RF this July for advice on how to strike this careful balance and reclaim your summer, along with special insights from Dr. Katie Rodan and a chance to win the Rodan + Fields® REVERSE and ANTI-AGE regimens, the perfect combination for healthy skin.
Sincerely,
Your Derm RF Team
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