Don’t Get Flushed! It’s National Rosacea Awareness Month!
Which would you like first, the good news or the bad news? Let’s get the bad news out of the way. Unfortunately the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no known cure. But the good news is that you can suppress the symptoms during a flare-up with the right procedures and products.
Depending on your skin and the severity of your rosacea, procedures such as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and red light treatments can help to strengthen capillaries. In addition to facial treatments, products such as Obagi Rosaclear and Guinot Red Logic are great for treating the symptoms of rosacea. Some treatments and products that treat rosacea may be acceptable expense items under your Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
April has been designated Rosacea Awareness Month by The National Rosacea Society (NRS) to emphasize the importance of seeking medical help for the skin ailment. Any of the following are a signal to make an appointment for a consultation with a Seasons aesthetician. Our aestheticians can make sure you are taking advantage of all of the procedures and products available to help your skin and insure that you aren’t doing anything to worsen the condition.
- Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
- Small visible blood vessels on the face
- Bumps or pimples on the face
- Watery or irritated eyes
- Rosacea by the numbers. It is estimated that rosacea affects more than 14 million Americans.1 It occurs most commonly in adults age 30 to 60.2 And 30% to 40% of patients with rosacea have a close relative with the condition.3 It tends to occur more often in women but more severely in men.2
- Menopause is a red flag. Many menopausal women tend to think they have adult acne when they see red bumps and pimples. However, it is possible that it could be rosacea. In fact, hot flashes might cause the first appearance of rosacea, so visit a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis.
- The sooner the better. People often delay treatment, thinking they have a temporary condition that will go away quickly, yet rosacea is reported to worsen with time—so the sooner treatment is started the better. If you have facial redness, acne-like pimples, flushing of the cheeks, nose, chin, and/or forehead, meet with your physician for a diagnosis and to discuss the prescription-based Rosaclear® System.
- Avoid the aggravation. Prevent future flare-ups by avoiding things that can trigger rosacea. It might be helpful to keep a journal because everyone has different triggers. The most common ones include sun exposure, vigorous exercise, caffeine, stress, spicy food, excessive sugar and sweets, and alcohol.
- Keep your chin up. According to a National Rosacea Society survey, nearly 70% of rosacea sufferers reported experiencing embarrassment and anxiety because of their condition. The Obagi Rosaclear System incorporates a therapeutic prescription component, as well as products that help calm your skin and minimize the visible redness and blotchiness associated with rosacea. Even better, it is a skin care regimen that is noncomedogenic, so it won’t clog your pores. This can make it easier for rosacea sufferers to face the world and it helps improve their quality of life.
Rosaclear System by Obagi
Obagi has developed clinically-proven products and systems primarily for common and visible skin conditions including: aging, photodamage, hyperpigmentation (melasma and freckles), acne, sun damage and rosacea. Obagi has been featured in numerous publications and received many accolades including being named ‘Best Skin Care System Sold in a Doctor’s Office’ by New Beauty Magazine.
The Rosaclear System is the first and only complete therapeutic system developed to treat signs and symptoms of rosacea and consists of the following Obagi products:
- Gentle Cleanser
- Metronidazole Topical Gel USP, 0.75%
- Hydrating Complexion Corrector
- Skin Balancing Sun Protection SPF 30
Guinot Red Logic Face Cream
Guinot’s Red Logic Face Cream has rich, melting textures that alleviate the symptoms of irritated and damaged skin by restoring comfort, regenerating and softening the skin, and soothing irritation.
Red Logic Face Cream features and benefits include:
- Softens, soothes, and nourishes the skin
- Conceals and minimizes blotchiness
- Lightens and evens the complexion
- Insulates skin against temperature changes
At Seasons – The Spa, our skin specialists are highly trained in treating the symptoms of Rosacea with advanced skin treatments and professional strength products. Call us today for a complimentary consultation and let us help you achieve a clear, calm, and more balanced-looking skin tone, (318) 255-115.
1 American Academy of Dermatology and the National Rosacea Society
2 www.medicinenet.com/rosacea/article.htm
3 www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160281.php
The Gift of Beautiful Skin: December Obagi Event
From December 1st – December 14th, when you purchase Obagi products totaling $350 or more (pre-tax) from Seasons – The Spa, you are eligible to receive a $50 Visa Prepaid Card!
At Seasons – The Spa, we carry a wide variety of quality skin care products to meet the needs of your unique skin type. Because we want you to have the best possible results, all of our products are hand selected by Dr. Goodyear and our skincare specialists. Our staff has chosen Obagi as the leading skincare line for damaged skin.
Obagi has developed clinically-proven products and systems primarily for common and visible skin conditions including: aging, photodamage, hyperpigmentation (melasma and freckles), acne, sun damage and rosacea. Obagi has been featured in numerous publications and received many accolades including being named ‘Best Skin Care System Sold in a Doctor’s Office’ by New Beauty Magazine.
This is the perfect opportunity to see what Obagi can do for your skin. Visit us during our Obagi Event and give yourself the gift of beautiful skin!
Here’s how to receive your $50 Visa Prepaid Card:
- Purchase $350 or more of Obagi products from your skin care specialist between December 1 and December 14
- Request an itemized receipt for your purchase
- Visit www.obagi.com/healthyskinrewards to complete a short redemption form
- Print and mail the completed redemption form, along with your original receipt, to the address on the form
- Obagi will mail your $50 Obagi Visa Prepaid Card directly to you within 4 to 6 weeks
Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation with our skincare specialists. Seasons – The Spa 318-255-1155.
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We Want You To Look Your Best
At Seasons, we love helping people look their best. We want every patient to be beautiful.
Our aestheticians are trained in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, electrolysis, permanent makeup, and Intense Photo Light therapy or IPL. (IPL is a way to use very strong flashes of light in place of lasers—for hair removal, acne, skin rejuvenation, hyper pigmentation, and very small spider veins.)
I have to stop there for a moment.
Most of this stuff wasn’t around when I was a kid suffering from acne. My brother and I just dealt with our zits. I think we had some medicated wipes for our faces or something. Even though we weren’t “greasers,” we were terrified by commercials like this one…
…but we had to wait until after acne before we found our miracle girls. (And we’ve both been married to our original sweethearts now for many years.) But back to medicine and skin care.
Over-the-counter skin care isn’t enough for many people. Seasons uses treatment like microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facials, electrolysis, and IPL to address all aspects of a patient’s skin care.
Take acne. Forget the commercial. At Seasons, we might first do a chemical peel to get down to that healthiest layer of skin. There are three layers to your skin—the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. A chemical peel takes off the top layer of skin—the old dead layer. This leaves you with a more youthful layer of skin, so you look more youthful. (Obagi Blue Peel is one of the brands that we use.)
Then we look for a skin product line that best fits the patient’s skin type—like deep cleansing facial products that gets into those pores and clean things out. IPL will actually kill the bacteria in those pores with acne.
We’re just looking at a multi-prong approach to acne—or any skin disorder.
There’s so many different skin types, you have to be careful what kind of product you use on your face. This is why I am cautious about over-the-counter cleansers for acne. You may be getting something that dries your skin out. If that’s not what your skin type needs, you could be making your acne even worse. The professionals at Seasons are able to evaluate each patient’s skin type and work through our protocol of skin care and product lines and treatment options.
Skin treatments are hardly the only thing we do, though. I am a doctor after all! If my patients need medicine, I can prescribe what they need.
On the other hand, if people just need an old fashioned pore extraction, we give them that, too.
