Skincare Specialist

What is Rosacea?

2009-11-18T17:39:00.001-06:00

Rosacea (ro-ZA-she-uh) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects adults. It causes redness in your face and produces small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules.

Left untreated, rosacea tends to be progressive, which means it gets worse over time. However, in most people rosacea is cyclic. This means your rosacea signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then lessen for a while before flaring up again. Besides acne, rosacea can be mistaken for other skin problems, such as skin allergy or eczema. Products prescribed in the treatment of rosacea represent a $137 million market, despite the lack of a topical treatment proven to effectively treat the symptoms of the disease, primarily redness and flushing. Now Obagi Medical Products, Inc., a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, offers a new option for people living with rosacea - The Obagi Rosaclear System

Experts are not sure what causes rosacea. It tends to affect people who have fair skin or blush easily, and it seems to run in families.

Rosacea is not caused by alcohol abuse, as people thought in the past. But in people who have rosacea, drinking alcohol may cause symptoms to get worse (flare).

Rosacea often flares when something causes the blood vessels in the face to expand, which causes redness. Things that cause a flare-up are called triggers. Common triggers are exercise, sun and wind exposure, hot weather, stress, spicy foods, alcohol, and hot baths. Swings in temperature from hot to cold or cold to hot can also cause a flare-up of rosacea.

Symptoms may include:

A flushed face and pimples or bumps on or around the cheeks, nose, mouth, and forehead. Sometimes the flushing or redness can last for days.

Tiny red veins on the face that look like spiderwebs.

Burning or stinging facial skin, especially when they apply lotions or medicines. The face may feel increasingly dry, sensitive, or sunburned.

Dry, red, irritated eyes. The eyelids may look red and swollen, and vision may be blurry. If it is not treated, rosacea can cause serious eye problems.

“Rosacea is a highly visible disease that can have a significant impact, both emotionally and physically,” said Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, Founder and Medical Director of La Jolla Spa MD. “Based on the results I have witnessed using this System in my practice, the Rosaclear System will be an exciting addition to our treatment options for rosacea.”

The Rosaclear System incorporates a specially formulated treatment regimen that effectively reduces and minimizes the visible redness and blotchiness associated with rosacea and is also non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores. Metronidazole Topical Gel USP 0.75%, a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of papules and pustules associated with rosacea, is used in conjunction with select cosmetic-based products to create an effective, comprehensive treatment system. The complementary, non-prescription products help to reduce visible redness by incorporating calming agents such as licorice, aloe, lavender and sea whip to soothe the skin, along with light-reflecting minerals to balance the appearance of the complexion overall.

Protect Your Skin

2009-10-28T17:58:00.003-05:00

Sun is considered the main cause for skin cancer. Sun induced aging is far worse than the genetically designed aging of our skin. It creates all types of spots, worts, wrinkles, etc.

It's not possible to live life without sun. Sun is necessary for Vitamin D production, which helps support your immune system and is also a big factor in fighting sickness.

Protect your skin with sunscreen. Apply everyday on the areas that are exposed to sun. Its important that zinc oxide, mexoryl sx, and octinoxate are ingredients that should be in your sunscreen.Obagi Healthy Skin SPF 35 is a great chose, and this product has all the necessary ingredients that will protect your skin. You can find this product at Rajeunir Medical Spa.

What is your Skin Age?

2009-10-07T10:20:00.001-05:00

Read the questions below. Take your current age, if you answer yes, add or subtract years as stated.

Do you have any permanent facial brown spots or broken blood vessels? (2 yrs)

Are there noticeable lines around your eyes or lips? (3 yrs)

Do you have deep creases on your forehead or cheeks? (5 yrs)

Did you or do you still tan, indoors or outdoors, at least twice a week? Yes, without sunscreen (10 yrs)

Did you or do you still tan, indoors or outdoors, at least twice a week? Yes, with sunscreen (5 yrs)

Has your face suffered at least three severe sunburns, complete with peeling? (5 yrs)

Do you smoke? (3 yrs)

Do you drink five or more beers, glasses of wine or cocktails a week? (2 yrs)

Do you work out at least three times a week? (-1 yrs)

Do you munch on fruits and vegetables three or more times a day? (-1 yr)

Do you use an SPF 15+ product each morning? (-4 yrs)

Do you use antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, etc ) as a part of your daily routine? (-2 yrs)

Do you use prescription lotions (such as tretinoin or hydroquinone) once or more than once a week? (-3 yrs)

Procedures for Your Skin's Age . . .

Under 30 - Maintain your skin's age and prevent further aging
- Prevent wrinkles w/ BOTOX Cosmetic
- Reduce Redness w/ PhotoFacials
- Diminish Acne Scars w/ Skin Resurfacing
- Eliminate Acne w/ PhotoFacials
- Improve Skin texture and tone w/ Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion

30 to 39 - Look 5 to 10 years younger and prevent further aging
- Prevent wrinkles w/ BOTOX Cosmetic
- Reduce Redness w/ PhotoFacials
- Diminish fine lines w/ Skin Resurfacing
- Smooth Deep Lines /w Cosmetic Fillers

40 to 49 - Look 10 to 15 years younger and prevent further aging
- Prevent wrinkles w/ BOTOX Cosmetic
- Reduce Redness w/ PhotoFacials
- Diminish fine lines w/ Skin Resurfacing
- Smooth Deep Lines /w Cosmetic Fillers

50 to 59 - Look 10 to 15 years younger and prevent further aging
- Prevent wrinkles w/ BOTOX Cosmetic
- Reduce Redness w/ PhotoFacials
- Diminish fine lines w/ Skin Resurfacing
- Smooth Deep Lines /w Cosmetic Fillers
- Enhance Cheeks w/ Cosmetic Fillers

60 to 69 - Look 10 to 15 years younger and prevent further aging
- Prevent wrinkles w/ BOTOX Cosmetic
- Reduce Redness w/ PhotoFacials
- Diminish fine lines w/ Skin Resurfacing
- Smooth Deep Lines /w Cosmetic Fillers
- Enhance Cheeks w/ Cosmetic Fillers

70 and older - Look 15 years younger or more
- Prevent wrinkles w/ BOTOX Cosmetic
- Reduce Redness w/ PhotoFacials
- Diminish fine lines w/ Skin Resurfacing
- Smooth Deep Lines /w Cosmetic Fillers
- Enhance Cheeks w/ Cosmetic Fillers

To find out more about these procedures go to www.rmedspa.com.