Location: Center for Excellence in Dermatology 8901 W. Gage Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336
RSVP: 735-1100, ext. 114
Event highlights:
We’ll be giving away two door prizes, each for 20 free units of Botox® Cosmetic.To be eligible to win, you must RSVP in advance by calling 735-1100, ext. 114, and attend the open house.
20% off Ultherapy™ We’ll demonstrate this exciting new device that uses ultrasound energy to lift, tighten and firm skin without surgery or downtime. Book your Ultherapy™ treatment at the open house to get 20% off plus a free introductory facial and a travel kit of products based on your skin type.
PCA Skin® peel demos We’ll do peel demonstrations on volunteers while we discuss our new peels and daily care product line from PCA Skin®.
New laser treatment We’ll show off our new Fraxel® re:store DUAL wavelength system that now targets pigment problems in addition to skin rejuvenation.
The American Academy of Dermatology obviously knows that jingles will jiggle in your brain long after you've forgotten the same thing when someone just tells it to you. That's why they've come up with a song as part of their Indoor Tanning is Out campaign. We won't waste our time telling you about the campaign, just listen to the song:
If you can't see the video above, you can watch it at YouTube. Or you can download the MP3 from from the AAD.
Sometimes it seems there's a Starbucks on every street corner, but a recent study by San Diego State University found that in many cities in the United States there are more tanning salons than Starbucks. A quick look at a Tri-Cities phone book shows we fit right into the study with 27 tanning salons to eight Starbucks locations.
With bathing suit season right around the corner, we thought we'd share some info from the American Academy of Dermatology and tell you some reasons why we think you should stay away from tanning salons and use sunscreen when you're outdoors:
The United States Department of Health & Human Services has declared ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, as a known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance).
Indoor tanning equipment, which includes all artificial light sources, including beds, lamps, bulbs, booths, etc., emits UVA and UVB radiation.The amount of the radiation produced during indoor tanning is similar to the sun and in some cases may be stronger.
A Swedish study presents strong evidence that exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning increases the risk of melanoma, especially when exposed at an early age.
Evidence from several studies has shown that exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning devices is associated with an increased risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.
A review of seven studies found a statistically significant increase in the risk of melanoma in those who had been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning before the age of 35
Studies have demonstrated that exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning damages the DNA in the skin cells. Also excessive exposure to UV radiation during indoor tanning can lead to skin aging, immune suppression, and eye damage, including cataracts and ocular melanoma.
Because UV radiation from indoor tanning can lead to skin cancer, eye damage, aging skin and immune suppression, it is not safe to use tanning lamps to obtain vitamin D.
So, how should you get ready for swimsuit season? First, if you want to look tan, try a sunless tanning product. There are a variety of lotions, creams, gels and sprays available to give you a nicely bronzed look without the danger of developing skin cancer, wrinkles or age spots. (In fact, many tanning salons offer safe spray-on tans.) The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is dihydroxyacetone (DHA), and it works by coloring the outermost layer of skin. This coloring won't wash off, but as your dead skin cells slough off your sunless tan will fade. If you don't reapply the tanner, typically your tan will be completely gone in less than a week.
(Please note that although topical sunless tanners are safe to use, sunless tanning pills are not. These have not been approved by the FDA and should be avoided.)
Tips for sunless tanning:
Prepare your skin by exfoliating, using a wash cloth or sponge to remove excess dead skin cells. If you shave your legs, do so before applying. This will help your tan last longer.
Use a little more sunless tanning lotion than you would to moisturize.
Go lightly over knees, ankles and elbows to keep these areas from getting too dark.
Wash hands and under fingernails thoroughly after applying. Better yet, wear gloves. Then apply a little tanning solution to tops of hands using a cotton ball.
Most sunless tanners don't contain sunscreen so don't forget to apply sunscreen before you go outside.
To keep your skin safe, we carry the complete line of Procyte Advanced Sun Protection products in our office. Procyte's high-performance sun care products leave skin soft and supple, not sticky or chalky, and come in a full range of SPFs. Ti-Silc and Z-Silc offer superior protection with effortless blending by utilizing micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Finally, there's another reason why you might want to visit a coffee shop instead of your local tanning salon. Researchers at Rutgers University have found that a combination of caffeine and exercise might help prevent skin cancer. But even if you're planning a jog to Starbucks, don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
