Join Us For a Night of Beauty
Thursday, April 29th
5:30-7:30
23451 Madison Street
Building 7, Suite 330, Torrance
Dr. Goodlerner will demonstrate
the newest age-defying laser and
injectable treatments.
Shianti, our aesthetician and our skin
care product vendors will show you the latest innovations in skin care products
and treatments.
Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Door prizes will include
gift certificates for services
and gift bags of products. Everyone is a winner!
RSVP by April 23rd: Call Christine at (310) 375-9994.
Bring a friend and you’ll both receive a special gift.
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a common facial skin disorder that causes redness, pimples and flushing.
We know now that alcohol abuse does not cause rosacea. However, rosacea often flares
up with certain triggers such as sun exposure, spicy foods, alcohol, heat and stress.
While there is no cure, there are many effective treatments that can control rosacea symptoms. Antibiotic creams and pills can be used to treat the redness and acne. For more severe rosacea, The VBeam laser can markedly improve the skin’s appearance. And, making some simple changes such as using sunscreen and sensitive skin products will reduce flares.
If you or someone you know has any of the following warning signs, see Dr. Goodlerner
for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
• 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.
To learn more about rosacea, what it looks like and how to control it go to www.rosacea.org.
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Best Rx Options for Hair Loss in Women
Reprinted from www.skincarephysicians.com site of the
American Academy of Dermatology
Dermatologists Say First Find the Cause
When a woman starts losing her hair, it is often unexpected and frightening. Not wanting to tell a soul, many women cope by hiding hair loss with a new hairstyle. The good news is that early diagnosis and treatment offers the best chance of re-growth.
Cause Determines Treatment
Hair loss occurs for many reasons: stress, heredity, medical conditions such as thyroid disease
or even chemical damage from hair treatments.
Stress-induced Hair Loss
Women can lose a noticeable amount of hair after a particularly stressful event, such as childbirth, illness, surgery or passing of a loved one. Prolonged stress can force too many hairs into what is called the “resting phase.” (Hair goes through 3 phases: growing, resting, and shedding.) When stress pushes too many hairs into the resting phase, the hairs remain on the head for about 3 months. Then all of these hairs enter the shedding phase together, causing noticeable hair loss.
Treatment: Stress-induced hair loss usually does not require treatment. The phases tend
to return to normal, and hair re-grows on its own.
Hereditary Hair Loss
Many women are surprised to learn that like men, they, too, can have hereditary hair loss. An early
sign of hereditary hair loss in women is a “Christmas tree pattern” in the center part. Another sign
is thinning at the frontal hairline.
Treatment: There are several treatment options for hereditary hair loss in women. Minoxidil
solution 2%, which non-prescription, stimulates re-growth in about 60% of women with this condition.
In some cases, dermatologists will prescribe a different — or additional — medication to treat hereditary hair loss. Androgen blocking agents, Spironolactone and flutamide can also be effective. Women in the child bearing years must use an oral contraceptive when taking these medications. Without early treatment, hereditary hair loss in women tends to progress, eventually causing visible thinning across the scalp. In the later stages, treatment may not lead to hair re-growth.
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