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- Dr. Ashish Bhatia and Dr. Jeffrey Hsu participated in the American Academy of Dermatology’s Play Sun Smart™ skin cancer screening program for the Chicago Cubs organization. The Play Sun Smart program helps to educate players and fans about how to prevent and detect skin cancer.
- Dr. Jeffrey Hsu participated in the Road to Healthy Skin Tour that made a stop at the Oak Brook Family Recreation Center last Monday, June 21st. Dr. Hsu provided free skin screenings to people in the community!
- We now carry Renova! As part of a comprehensive skincare and sun avoidance program, RENOVA 0.02% can reduce the signs of photodamage, helping to smooth out fine facial wrinkles. Call to schedule your appointment today. 630-547-5040.
- Dr. Rebecca Tung led the team that created the Petals and Pearls: Inspiration and Wisdom from the Women's Dermatologic Society. This book shares a compelling collection of inspiring stories, vignettes and advice from members of the Women's Dermatologic Society.
- Dr. Ashish Bhatia was selected to be on the American Board of Dermatology's question writing committee. He is a member of the committee responsible for reviewing and writing questions for the Board Certification Exam in Dermatology. All Dermatology residents must pass this national exam to become Board Certified.
- Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Hsu for receiving The President's Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama. This award is in recognition and appreciation for his commitment to servicing needs in the community.
- We have NEW JUVEDERM XC!
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New! After school acne clinic-Tuesday/Wednesday appointments 4-5:30pm. (Acne only)
Spaces are filling up fast...call to schedule your appointment today! 630-547-5040.
Daily appointments available also.
Those Pesky Red Bumps
By
Laura Collins, APN DCNP
Have you ever wondered what those little red bumps with the dry skin on the backs of your arms or on your thighs were?
This is a condition known as Keratosis Pilaris,or KP,and it is completely harmless. About 50% of the general adult population experiences it at some point during their lives. The condition can also be chronic. It has been described as a feeling like goosebumps or sand paper on dry skin. The condition may in fact worsen during the dry winter months and even during pregnancy.
How would I know it is KP?
Some of the most common symptoms include: small, painless acne-like bumps with or without dry skin, most notably experienced on the upper outer arms and thighs.
Are there any treatments available to treat KP?
Unfortunately there is no cure, however there are a few things that you can do to minimize the appearance of the lesions, cut down on redness, and sometimes even clear the condition. We recommend keeping showers to less than ten minutes, using lukewarm to cool water only. We prefer a gentle soap such as the Dove Nutrium Body Wash or Cetaphil cleanser. You may gently exfoliate the affected areas with a loofah sponge two to three times weekly to assist with clearing. Finally, it is important to moisturize one to two times daily with a cream, such as Cerave Moisturizing Cream.
If the above recommendations aren’t enough to clear the condition, you may try over the counter Amlactin cream or lotion, available at most drugstores. If this is still not enough to improve the condition, you may consider making an appointment with us to determine if more aggressive, prescription treatment is needed.
Tanning
Have you ever gone to a tanning bed to get a base tan before a trip or to look good for a dance? Do you go weekly because it makes you feel good or for the vitamin D?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are among the millions of people who still expose themselves to this known carcinogen. Just like with smoking, we now know so much more about the effects of tanning on our skin. There is no such thing as a safe tan, and indoor tanning is even worse than tanning outdoors. Recent studies now suggest that indoor tanning, especially while you are young may increase your risk of developing a melanoma by as much as 75%.
Melanoma is a skin cancer that can potentially spread through your body and could be fatal. Tanning also increases your risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancers.
Tanning can also prematurely age the skin, leading to age spots, lines, and wrinkles as well as thinning of the skin. This happens because the ultraviolet light from both tanning beds and sunlight damage the collagen and elastin. The American Academy of Dermatology advises that if Vitamin D deficiency is a concern you should seek other ways rather than sun exposure to correct it. We recommend speaking to your primary care physician about having your Vitamin D levels checked and starting a supplement. If you still desire the look of a tan, a safe alternative to consider is spray tanning.
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