Cary Dermatology Blog
The "Eyes of March" are almost upon us. During the month of March all eye creams are on sale. Pick up a new jar of your A.G.E. Interrupter eye cream by Skinceuticals or try Revox 7 for those crow's feet that have been bothering you. Not sure which cream is best for you? Schedule a free consultation with our aesthetic nurse Mary.
Thinking of trying either a filler or Dysport? No need to choose in March. The first 5 people who book a treatment before the end of March, and complete the treatment before the end of April will get up to 60 units of Dysport FREE when they buy 2 syringes of any Restylane product. Patients may not have tried Dysport previously.
What do you get for that special someone who is dificult to shop for? How about a gift certificate to Cary Dermatology. There is something for everyone who wants smoother, better looking skin with fillers or Botox, laser hair removal, freedom from underarm sweat and odor with Miradry, less under the chin fat with Kybella, or any of our medical grade skin products such as topical Vitamin C with Skinceuticals or Nectifirm Advanced from Revision. We carry several sunscreens, bleaching creams and other specialty products.
For younger people we offer ear piercing with hypoallergenic earrings.
Please see our website www.CaryDermatology.com for more information
As winter approaches, air cools and becomes less humid. Now is the time to winterize your skin, just as you might winterize your car or house.
- Start moisturizing now, to minimize your risk when winter sets in. Dry skin is often more sensitive skin.
- Moisturize at least once a day, as soon as you are done showering. A moistruizing wash in the shower can also help.
- The drier your skin, the thicker the moisturizer you should use. Lotions are thinner than creams which are thinner than ointments.
- Look for products containing ceramide, an ingredient that helps replace the skins natural oils.
- Take warm showers rather than hot showers in the winter.
- Just because it is cold, do not forget your daily facial sunscreen. UVA rays are constant year round.
If you have questions about which products to use this winter, call for your free consultation at the Cary Aesthetic Center. We are here to help.
Let the turkey be the only one with a wrinkly neck on Thanksgiving. Throughout the month of November we are offering a discount on all neck firming products such as Triple Firming Neck cream and Nectifirm.
Does your neck cream seem less effective now than when you first started using it? Perhaps you have achieved all that it can do and it is time for a new cream. Nectifirm Advanced incorporates new ingredients that focus on reducing the visible signs of moderate to advanced aging.
Finally, Kybella is the first FDA approved injectable treatment to reduce fat under the chin. This November we will have special pricing for Kybella treatments. Call today for a consultation to see if you are a candidate and to learn about our discounts.
How to treat a first-degree, minor burn
“Most first-degree burns can be treated at home, however it’s important to know what to do,” said board-certified dermatologist Darrell S. Rigel, MD, FAAD, a clinical professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University. “Although first-degree burns aren’t as serious as higher-degree burns, they can hurt quite a bit and can leave a scar if not properly treated.”
To treat a first-degree burn, Dr. Rigel recommends the following tips:
- Cool the burn. Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses. Do this for about 10 minutes or until the pain subsides.
- Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily. Do not apply ointments, toothpaste or butter to the burn, as these may cause an infection. Do not apply topical antibiotics.
- Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage. If blisters form, let them heal on their own while keeping the area covered. Do not pop the blisters.
- Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help relieve the pain and reduce inflammation.
- Protect the area from the sun. Once the burn heals, protect it from the sun by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing or applying a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. This will help minimize scarring, as the redness from a burn sometimes persists for weeks, especially in those with darker skin tones.
“First-degree burns usually heal on their own without treatment from a doctor,” said Dr. Rigel. “However, if your first-degree burn is very large, if the victim is an infant or elderly person, or if you think your burn is more severe, go to an emergency room immediately.”
These tips are demonstrated in “How to Treat a First-Degree Minor Burn”, a video posted to the AAD website and YouTube channel. This video is part of the AAD’s “Video of the Month” series, which offers tips people can use to properly care for their skin, hair and nails. A new video in the series posts to the AAD website and YouTube channel each month.
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