Top Dermatologists’ Skin-Care Secrets

Keep It Clean

“Skin can look dull thanks to a dead outer layer of skin cells, so I slough them off each morning with a gentle exfoliating wash that contains tiny, round beads. Synthetic beads are gentler on skin than those made from nuts, shells or pits, which can tear skin.”

Maximize Moisturizer

“I use a moisturizer containing coffee berry, an antioxidant that not only improves my skin tone and texture but also fights off further environmental damage.”

Reverse Aging

“Retinoids have a great deal of science and hard data behind them, proving that they can slow down and reverse certain signs of aging by increasing cell turnover, stimulating collagen production, making pores look smaller, fading brown spots and clearing acne. I put it around the mouth and lower third of my face, since this is where aging hits hardest.”

Be Smart About Sun

“My biggest problem is sun exposure, which is why I apply an antioxidant sunscreen daily to sun-exposed areas of my face and body. It contains a high concentration of zinc and titanium oxides, ingredients that offer strong UVA and UVB protection without being irritating.”

Heal Skin While You Sleep

If I’m fighting melasma – brown patches I get after spending time outside – or have dark spots in areas where acne is fading away, I apply Tri-Luma Cream. It’s a prescription product that lightens and brightens skin because it combines hydroquinone, a low-potency steroid and a retinoid.”

Keep Lips Luscious

“I exfoliate my lips a few times a week – you can do this gently with a washcloth or toothbrush. This removes dead skin, wards off dry, cracked lips and brings back that juicy, youthful pink color.”

Prevent Cancer

“I use Efudex, a topical anti-cancer prescription medication on my skin twice yearly. This removes topical pre-cancerous growths that aren’t visible to the eye. Recent studies show that this medication also promotes new collagen formation.”

Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma (sBCC) sBCC is among the most common types of skin cancer, that traditionally does NOT spread to other parts of the body. sBCC has become more common in younger patients, probably due to increased sun exposure.³ The lifetime risk of developing some type of nonmelanoma skin cancer is 33%-39%.⁴ sBCC is another condition that is commonly treated with EFUDEX^® 5% Solution or Cream when conventional methods such as surgery are impractical.

What Can I Expect During My AK Treatment?

During the first 2 to 4 weeks of treatment, the areas of your skin affected by AK or sBCC lesions will probably turn red and look and feel irritated. This is typical and should not cause concern. The redness, crusting, and peeling are signs that EFUDEX® is working to eliminate the unhealthy cells. Even though this stage of treatment may be unattractive and somewhat uncomfortable, it is important that you do not stop the therapy.

Some patients may be concerned with the inflammation associated with EFUDEX® therapy. Talk to your doctor; he or she can best assess the situation and advise you.

Areas of your skin where there were no lesions may become red and inflamed. This is because abnormal cells can become inflamed even if the cells were not previously noticeable on the skin's surface.1, 18-20 The more AKs you have, the more redness and inflammation you can expect during treatment.

Think Thin for Better Skin

“I exercise 7 days a week, either running, stair climbing or kickboxing. Exercise keeps my weight under control despite my sweet tooth and improves circulation to my skin, which gives me a glow.”

Reduce Wrinkle-Causing Habits

“I never drink out of a straw. All that puckering can cause wrinkles around the mouth. I’ve also trained myself to sleep on my back, because crushing one side of your face into your pillow causes wrinkles.”


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