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How does Restylane work?

Restylane adds volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).

Restylane works immediately by adding volume to smooth away wrinkles. A clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, Restylane is specifically formulated to act like your body’s own hyaluronic acid. So, you can use Restylane to visibly reduce moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds for a younger-looking you.

Biocompatible with the human body, Restylane is eventually broken down naturally.

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Response to the Release of the Final FDA Monograph

The Skin Cancer Foundation applauds the FDA for issuing its Final Sunscreen Monograph. According to the FDA, sunscreen ingredients are safe, and the benefit of regular sunscreen use far outweigh any potential risks.

Sun protection is an important public health issue, and sunscreen is an integral part of a comprehensive sun protection regimen that also includes seeking shade and wearing protective clothing, including sunglasses. Although science and technology have advanced over the past several years to dramatically improve the efficacy of sunscreens, there has long been a need to update the governmental regulations associated with them – particularly in the areas of UVA protection and product labeling.

This announcement is a significant advancement for the FDA, which brings awareness to and acknowledges the importance of UVA protection in the prevention of skin cancer. We hope that these new FDA rules, along with the recently updated standards set by The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation will enable consumers to choose sunscreens wisely.

- Steven Wang, MD, Committee Member, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Photobiology Committee; Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at Basking Ridge, NJ.


Here are the main points in the FDA’s new sunscreen rules:

•Sunscreens may be labeled “broad-spectrum” if they provide protection against ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation.
•Only broad-spectrum sunscreens with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher can state that they protect again skin cancer if used as directed with other sun protection measures.


•Sunscreens with an SPF of 2-14 will be required to have a warning stating that the product has not been shown to help prevent skin cancer or early skin aging.


•The terms “sunblock”, “sweatproof” and “waterproof” are no longer allowed on sunscreen labels.


•A sunscreen may claim to be “water resistant”; however, the product must specify if it offers 40 minutes or 80 minutes of protection while swimming or sweating, based on standard testing. Sunscreens that are not water resistant must include a direction instructing consumers to use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.


•Sunscreens cannot claim to provide sun protection for more than two hours without reapplication.


•Sunscreen manufacturers will have one year to comply with the FDA ruling; smaller companies will have two years.


•The ingredients in sunscreens marketed today have been used for many years and FDA does not have any reason to believe these products are not safe for consumer use.
•The FDA reiterated that sunscreen alone is not enough, and should be used in conjunction with a complete sun protection regimen, including seeking shade, wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats and sunglasses.

May - Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Since its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however. Read our full list of skin cancer prevention tips.

•Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.

•Do not burn.

•Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.

•Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.


•Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.
For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB)
sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.


•Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside.
Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.


•Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.


•Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.


•See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

FDA Approves life-extending drug for metastatic melanoma

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. When discovered early, it can usually be cured with surgery alone, but once it spreads (metastasizes) throughout the body, treatment options are limited. After decades of frustration for researchers, however, this promising new therapy is providing hope.

Yervoy (Ipilimumab) is a monoclonal antibody, an immune protein that binds to a molecule called CTLA-4 and inhibits it from functioning. CTLA-4 is a kind of brake on the immune system which keeps it from overfunctioning and thus attacking itself; by blocking it, ipilimumab kicks the immune system into higher gear so that it can identify, attack and eliminate melanoma cells.

In a large phase III trial of 676 advanced, inoperable melanoma patients published in 2010 in the New England Journal of Medicine, subjects previously treated unsuccessfully with other agents who received Yervoy or Yervoy plus a melanoma vaccine (gp100) lived on average 32 percent longer and had a 20 percent greater chance (45 percent vs. 25 percent) of surviving one year than those who received gp100 alone. And 24 percent were alive after two years, compared with just 14 percent of those treated with the other therapy. The impact of this trial cannot be overemphasized, as Yervoy was shown to be the first treatment ever to improve overall survival in advanced melanoma patients.

Now, in new study findings just announced, Yervoy was found to increase overall survival in inoperable stage III or stage IV metastatic melanoma patients who had not received prior therapy. The study specifically showed that ipilimumab combined with the chemotherapy dacarbazine increased overall survival, while dacarbazine alone did not. The findings will be submitted to the American Society of Clinical Oncology for potential presentation at its annual meeting in June.

Side effects of Yervoy are related primarily to the overactivation of the immune system, resulting in itching, skin rash and diarrhea. In fact, Yervoy may be more effective in patients who develop these side effects. However, in rare cases more dangerous side effects can occur, so patients are urged to enter studies with physicians well versed in managing its toxicities.

Another notable aspect of the treatment is that even in patients who ultimately see benefits, the disease may initially progress before it stabilizes or the tumor shrinks. For this reason, early clinical trials were at first deemed a failure before patients started to improve.

The medical community is enthusiastic about the approval of this new treatment. It represents a giant step towards the goal of curing this devastating disease.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Indoor Tanning with Mom Sets a Dangerous Precedent

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Indoor Tanning with Mom Sets a Dangerous Precedent

Does your sunscreen have a stamp of approval?

When the Skin Cancer Foundation was created in 1979, not all that much was known about how sunscreen worked. Sun protection factor (SPF) had been around for a few years, but the highest number available was 12. For most people, the Coppertone girl was the only recognizable symbol of sun protection.
Now the foundation is taking all the science that it has accumulated in recent years and applying it (pardon the pun) to a newly revamped system in which it bestows its Seal of Recommendation. Currently 1,044 sun-protection products — sunglasses, clothing, umbrellas, window film and even laundry additives, in addition to hundreds of sunscreens — have received the seal. Not all of the 80 brands choose to display the blue-and-yellow seal on their products, but here’s a list of all the products that have met the foundation’s requirements.
The biggest change is that the foundation is taking into account ultraviolet-type A (UVA) radiation when it makes its determinations. The SPF number on your bottle of suntan lotion represents the level of protection against UVB rays.

As we told you last year when we listed Consumer Reports’ highest-rated spray-on sunscreens, there’s currently no system for gauging UVA protection, although the Food and Drug Administration is working on one. Both UVA and UVB rays will burn your skin and cause wrinkles, skin damage and even cancer. If you normally start to burn after 10 minutes in the sun, a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 should theoretically protect you for 300 minutes. An SPF of at least 30 is recommended, as is one that protects against against both UVA and UVB radiation.
                                                
The other major change in the Skin Cancer Foundation’s labeling system is that it’s distinguishing between “daily use” products and “active.” Daily use is intended to protect you when you’re outside for short periods, such as going to your car or running errands. The SPF must be at least 15, and for UVA protection, it must meet two criteria: a “critical wavelength” of at least 370 and a “persistent pigment darkening” of at least 5.
Active use is intended for extended sun exposure, such as when you’re on a long hike. Zinc oxide products fall under this category, as do infant products that need stronger protection. These products must have an SPF of at least 30, a critical wavelength of at least 370 and a PPD of at least 10.
“The new Seal of Recommendation will enable you to choose safe and effective sunscreen products and will help alleviate the confusion you may experience when selecting a sunscreen,” the foundation’s website says.
The group hopes to have its recommendation system fully switched over to the new seals by May 2012.
Here’s a list of brands and products that already have qualified for the new seals.

What do you think? Which sunscreen brand do you use, and are you happy with it? More important, is your skin happy?

Sculptra Event

Skin Medica TNS Essential Serum Buy 1 Get 1 at 50% OFF

TNS Essential Serum is an unprecedented combination of the renowned growth factor formula TNS Recovery Complex in one chamber and APS Corrective Complex, a potent mixture of antioxidants, peptides and other innovative anti-aging ingredients, in the other chamber. Together, these products work synergistically to transform and regenerate your skin for a more youthful appearance.

Benefits:

• Nouricel-MD helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and the overall tone and texture of the skin.
• Smoothes and tightens skin.
• Strengthens the skin's natural ability to regenerate itself.
• Fights against environmental damage.
• Brightens and lightens age spots.

Key Ingredients

TNS RECOVERY COMPLEX

Chamber 1:

Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media (TNS®) → A physiologically balanced, naturally secreted and stabilized combination of multiple human growth factors, cytokines and natural proteins responsible for the production of collagen and other extracellular matrix proteins.

APS CORRECTIVE COMPLEX

Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5 → A tripeptide with a unique sequence that mimics the body&'s own mechanism to activate Transforming Growth Factor (TGF-beta), known as the key element in the synthesis of collagen.

Hydrolyzed Silk (Sericin) → A combination of silk peptides encapsulated in liposomes that assimilate with skin cells to stimulate production of hyaluronic acid and collagen to improve skin tone and texture. Inhibits tyrosinase activity to reduce uneven skin pigmentation.

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline → A lipid soluble amino acid that is essential in collagen synthesis. It works with ascorbic acid to increase collagen synthesis.

Ergothioneine (EGT) → A natural amino acid with super-antioxidant properties that protect cells against oxidative damage, inflammation and inhibits collagen degrading MMP enzymes.

Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) → Effectively counteracts free radical damage and provides significant protection against UVA-induced detrimental effects of photoaging. Coenzyme Q10 works synergistically with vitamin E in preventing damage to lipid membranes and plasma lipids.

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract → Reduces redness and suppresses skin inflammation and irritation while providing powerful antioxidant properties that help protect cells from free radical damage initiated by environmental factors.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate → A stable, lipid-soluble ester form of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), a free radical scavenger that fights signs of aging while enhancing collagen production for firmer skin. Helps reduce hyperpigmentation and age spots.

Tocopheryl Acetate → A stabilized ester of vitamin E considered the most important antioxidant and free-radical scavenger. Moisturizes the skin and improves smoothness.

Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract → A plant derived inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) that prevents the degradation of the extracellular matrix thereby helping to prevent wrinkle formation. The extract also exhibits antioxidant activity which helps fight the visible signs of aging.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Lysate → A yeast extract that when topically applied defends against the detrimental effect of ozone (which has an ability to deplete antioxidants in the skin), and improve the barrier function of the skin.

Alpha-Arbutin → A tyrosinase inhibitor found in extracts from Bearberry plant. It provides skin lightening effect by inhibiting activity of the enzyme tyrosinase which is critical in the production of skin melanin pigmentation.

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid → When administered systemically, it functions as neuromuscular inhibitor which reduces excitability of the nerves and produces muscle relaxation.

Hyaluronic Filling Spheres → Dehydrated filling spheres penetrate into skin folds of varying depth and trap water in the superficial layers of the skin. The remarkable characteristic of hyaluronic acid that acts as a molecular sponge, enables the spheres to swell and exert pressure in the direction of the surface, resulting in a smoothing effect on the skin.

Ingredients

Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Alpha-Arbutin, Isoceteth-20, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ergothioneine, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Hydrolyzed Sericin, Phospholipids, Ubiquinone, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Aminobutyric Acid, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Squalene, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-10, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum/Fragrance, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Isoeugenol

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