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AboutSkin — Physician Dispensing Association Accredited
At our office, AboutSkin Dermatology, we dispense Rx products and also sell topical cosmeceuticals. We have 6 dermatologists in our group, and we really feel that dispensing in the office helps ensure patients are getting the formulations and products that we believe are right for them and their skin-care goals. With our more recent addition …
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9 Facts about sun protection you may not realize
Ultraviolet A, the part of the sunlight ultraviolet spectrum primarily responsible for skin aging, is not blocked by most window glass. This is why people who spend a lot of time sitting in their car without sunblock or special window tinting can develop facial aging that is worse on one side. Broad-spectrum sunscreens, especially mineral …
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Measles is Back!
By Dr. Stephen Ho According to the CDC, as of May 3, 2019, 764 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 23 states, including Colorado. This is the biggest outbreak in the U.S. since 1994. Measles had been declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 but now we are seeing a resurgence of …
Sunscreen in the media
Unfortunately the message that many people heard this past week is about CHEMICAL sunscreen leading to higher bloodstream absorption of specific chemical ingredients than originally thought. And the public simply does not realize that this does not apply to all sunscreens, specifically it does not apply to PHYSICAL BLOCK MINERAL sunscreens — that are regarded …
Improving Treatment of Patchy Skin Pigmentation (Melasma)
Laser-assisted delivery of tranexamic acid By Michael Contreras, MD Melasma appears as irregular hyperpigmented patches on facial areas, especially around the eyes and mouth, and cheeks. It is more common in those with darker skin and in those living in high UV exposure areas. Risk factors for melasma include sun exposure, pregnancy, hormones (birth control …
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Stress & Acne
Are you still in your pajamas? Have you showered or washed your face today? Is your skin breaking out? You are not alone if your habits have been altered and you feel like you are living in an alternative universe under increased anxiety and stress. You are also not alone if your acne is flaring …
What’s New in Skin Tightening
by Dr. Scott Walter A common complaint we hear from our patients at AboutSkin Dermatology is skin laxity – especially around the eyes and in the neck area. It is natural to lose volume in these areas and the rest of the face as we age, especially with chronic sun exposure which leads to broken …
Eskata – finally a new treatment for seborrheic keratoses
by Dr. Michael Contreras Age spots, barnacles, senile warts… all names for the same annoying, raised growths that seem to come out of nowhere called seborrheic keratoses, or SKs as we like to call them. Usually appearing in the late 30’s and 40’s, they pop up on the trunk, neck, face, scalp, arms, legs – …
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Chemical Peels for Acne
by Dr. Stephen Ho The use of chemical peels dates back to ancient Egyptian times. However, over the past few decades, the science behind chemical peeling has advanced dramatically to improve our understanding of the process. In a recent review by the International Peeling Society published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, …
Shingles Vaccine – should you or shouldn’t you?
by Dr. Michael Contreras Every unvaccinated patient that I have seen with a new shingles outbreak has told me emphatically they wish they had opted to get vaccinated. We are fortunate to now have a vaccine that can effectively reduce the risk of getting shingles. Zostavax was the first vaccine approved by the FDA in …
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