Susan Goodlerner M.D.

October 2008

Susan Goodlerner, M.D.

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Don’t Fall Behind on Your Complexion
Tips for This Year’s Best Skin
As summer weather quickly slips away and the season begins to change, so may your complexion. Here are some suggestions to keep your skin looking healthy all year long.

Do's:
• Do follow all directions for prescribed medications: Laser, peels or light treatments (Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) ) and oral medications that fight bacteria and lighten excessive oil production are a few ways to phase out blemishes. However, in order for them to be effective it is important to maintain an appropriate skin regimen, as prescribed by Dr Goodlerner. Be patient– it may be six to eight weeks before you see improvement.

• Do eat a balanced diet: living a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet and exercise, will really help your skin.

• Relax!: The hormone that the body produces in response to stress is a known acne trigger. So, try to develop techniques to help manage stress as this frequently makes your acne worse.

• Do choose oil-free cosmetics: Look for the words non-comedogenic on the label, choosing products that are oil-free and won’t clog pores will help prevent future problems.

The Skinny on Cellulite Treatments
Reprinted from the Wall Street Journal August 19th,2007.

Beauty magazines and spas are touting a new generation of high-tech treatments for cellulite, a common affliction that gives parts of women's bodies a dimpled, uneven appearance. But there's little evidence that the new devices are effective, say some dermatologists who have scoured the medical literature and evaluated the products.

Devices that claim to reduce or eliminate the appearance of cellulite have long been available. Most use a mechanical massager that causes tissue to swell, eliminating the uneven skin surface. But dimpling can recur within hours or days. The latest products also use massagers, but add treatment from a laser or other "energy source." This is supposed to create a more lasting solution by inducing fat cells under the skin to release some of their contents, leading to a smoother surface appearance.

Some dermatologists say they see little difference between the new products and older ones. "There's nothing that has been shown in any objective way to create improvement for cellulite," says Robert A. Weiss, president-elect of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

" I agree with Dr Robert Weiss, there is no scientific proof that any of these treatments work." says Susan Goodlerner, M.D.

New Treatments for Psoriasis Sufferers

New medical advances are available for psoriasis sufferers. Among the most promising new treatments are biologics. While most medicines are created by combining chemicals, "biologics" are made from human or animal proteins. Recently, biologics that specifically target a molecule that causes psoriasis, have become the treatment of choice for severe cases. One of Dr Goodlerner’s patients, a avid soccer player, had given up the sport because he was too self conscious to wear shorts. After 2 months on Humira, he is back playing Sunday soccer and enjoying life.