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NEW FixMySkin Healing Balms Are Here!
The NEW FixMySkin Healing Balms have arrived!
These innovative healing balms, developed by Dr. Schlessinger and his son, Daniel,
help solve several common skin issues. The medicated
FixMySkin Healing Balms contain 1% hydrocortisone and help repair and treat
dry skin, chapped lips, psoriasis, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, seborrheic
dermatitis and allergic skin reactions to cosmetics and other products. The special
formulation allows the balm to glide onto skin easily, yet it holds up in higher
temperatures, so it won’t melt in your pocket. They’re available in a subtle vanilla
scent or fragrance-free option, and they come in 3 convenient sizes: a lip
balm, face balm in a small jar, and larger body balm stick–all 3 are small
enough to fit into your pocket, purse or tote.
The healing balms are also available without hydrocortisone in the
LovelySkin Healing Balm line. The unmedicated balms protect and soothe dry,
cracked skin on the lips, face, elbows, heels and more. They also come in 3 sizes
and vanilla and fragrance-free options.
These balms make great additions to your winter skin care regimen. Buy one for yourself
and give one as a gift! Or, choose the value packs, and get all 3 sizes. They make
excellent stocking stuffers too.
For more information and to read the story about the balms’ development, go to
www.LovelySkin.com/FMS. Also check out the
amazing before and after photos that show you how well these balms work!
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Save $50 on Dysport, the New Botox Alternative!
Now is the time to try a wrinkle relaxer like Botox! When you
receive your treatment with Dysport, the new Botox competitor, you will receive
a $50 rebate. Offer valid November 1 – December 31, 2011. Limitations apply.
Save $50 on Restylane and $65 on Perlane!
You can receive a $50 rebate off your next treatment with Restylane if you use two
syringes or more! You can also get a $65 rebate if you receive a treatment of Perlane
with a one syringe minimum. Offer valid November 1 – December 31, 2011. Limitations
apply.
Save $50 instantly on Botox!
Receive your treatment of Botox just in time for the holiday season and save $50
instantly! Offer valid November 1 – December 31, 2011. Limitations apply.
Take advantage of these great deals! Contact our patient coordinators at (402)
697–6560 or email us at
Cosmetics@LovelySkin.com to set up a consultation today.
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Cosmetic Surgery Forum starts Dec. 1!
The staff of LovelySkin and Skin Specialists is excited that
Dr. Schlessinger will be moderating the Cosmetic Surgery Forum for a third year
in a row. Started and facilitated by Dr. Schlessinger, the Cosmetic Surgery Forum
is a multi-specialty educational symposium that covers the latest in dermatology
and cosmetic surgery. He created the symposium as a way to train the current and
new generations of cosmetic surgeons. Over the course of three days, dermatologists,
cosmetic surgeons, beauty editors, residents and fellows will learn about many different
facets of cosmetic surgery through demonstrations, discussions and lectures.
Dr. Schlessinger is a firm believer that continuing education is an integral part
of the practice of cosmetic dermatology and cosmetic surgery and is proud to be
offering this unique educational opportunity for a third year. He, along with his
dedicated staff, have put in many hours and significant energy into making the Third
Annual Cosmetic Surgery Forum the best year yet.
“Dr. Schlessinger has created a unique and very valuable educational experience
for the dermatologist with aesthetic interests. The exchanges are honest and valuable
and I always return with pearls that I can immediately implement in my practice,”
says Jo Bohannon, MD, a previous Cosmetic Surgery Forum attendee.
The Cosmetic Surgery Forum will take place on December 1 through December 4 at the
Palazzo Hotel Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Physicians and editors from
around the country attend this forum. Beauty editors attending this year’s event
come from many prestigious publications such as Bobby Schuessler from Lucky, Elizabeth
Dunlap from RealBeauty.com, Clarissa Cruz from O, The Oprah Magazine, Kaitlyn Dreyling
from BeautyBlitz.com, Crystal Denise Tate from Woman’s Day, Tommy Crudup from Rachael
Ray Show, April Franzino from Fitness and Melissa Goldberg from AOL and Elle.com.
Stay tuned to LovelySkin on
Facebook and Twitter
for news, photos and testimonials from attendees about the event.
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Don’t Miss Out on HUGE Savings!
Don’t miss out on HUGE 25% savings on most products on
LovelySkin.com from now through midnight on December 4. Stock up on all
your favorites from Jan Marini, Kinerase, SkinMedica, Obagi, and more*! Finish your
holiday shopping -- all from the comfort of your home! Or, on those days when you
do venture out, be sure to stop at LovelySkin store and check out the in-store specials
going on now until the end of the year.
*Certain brands, including Ascoderm, Avene, Burt’s Bees, Cetaphil,
Clarisonic, Dermalogica, Eminence, Epionce, Free & Clear, Glytone, iS Clinical,
Jan Marini, Jane Iredale, Klorane, Lancome, OPI, Palovia, Pevonia, Sigvaris, Philosophy,
Rene Furterer, Vanicream, Stila, Tensage, Tilley, T3, Tweezerman and ZO Skin Health
are excluded from the sale. Fragrances are also excluded from the sale.
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Give the Gift of Beautiful Skin This Holiday Season
Find the perfect seasonal gifts and holiday treats for everyone on your list this
year. Our
Holiday Gift Ideas section is filled with top-sellers and limited-edition
sets that are sure to leave your friends and family with a smile. With free shipping
on all orders all the time, you can use your savings to buy yourself a little something
extra!
Stumped on what to buy for that hard-to-shop-for individual? LovelySkin
gift certificates
are the perfect gift for any occasion!
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Up–to– the Minute Medical News
Botox for Hair Loss?
It’s well known that Botox is a treatment to erase fine lines
and wrinkles. It’s also been studied and used for treatment of headaches and hyperhidrosis,
but hair loss treatment might be added to the list. Botox injections into the scalp
for the treatment of hair loss was the subject of an open-label pilot study performed
by the Crown Institute. Forty of the 50 patients completed the
study, and researchers found that mean hair counts increased 18% over the
course of 48 weeks. Additionally, the researchers noted that hair loss was significantly
reduced by 39%. The study patients noted increased hair growth during the study
period as well.
In this study, Botox was used as a treatment for male pattern baldness, also known
as androgenic alopecia. This type of baldness in males is hereditary and related
to hormones. The pattern of hair loss is evident by noting a receding hair line
and hair thinning on the crown of the head. It is proposed that the Botox treatment
causes the scalp muscles to relax, thus enhancing blood flow to the area around
the hair follicles. The increased blood flow allows the follicles to resume their
growth rather than shrink and fall out. This mechanism is basically the same as
that for popular hair loss treatments such as Rogaine and Propecia. Both medications
work to stimulate the hair follicles to grow and to slow hair loss.
While Dr. Schlessinger has never used Botox for the treatment of hair loss in his
patients, he does think it’s an interesting study. “I’d recommend Propecia or Rogaine
for hair loss treatment, as these are much less expensive than Botox and have been
proven to work, but it will be interesting to see if Botox treatments pan out in
the future,” states Dr. Schlessinger. He also recommends non-prescription hair loss
treatments such as
Hair by Revitalash and
Jan Marini Hair Revitalizing Conditioner to his patients.
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Oral Antibiotics for Acne May Cause Sore Throats
A recent study in the
Archives of Dermatology found that some oral antibiotics used to treat acne
may be causing sore throats. The study found that “pharyngitis was 4.34 times more
likely among college students taking oral antibiotics for acne than among those
not taking the drugs”. The study covered the use of tetracyclines, but researchers
didn’t find any more bacteria in the antibiotic group, suggesting that the rise
in sore throats, or pharyngitis, is not due to antibiotic resistance.
Dr. Schlessinger believes there may be another reason for the rise of pharyngitis
in acne patients. “There is a possibility that these individuals were actually showing
a side effect from taking their medications before bedtime and without enough food
or water. Medications such as Minocin and tetracycline come in a capsule form most
of the time and if that is ‘stuck’ in the esophagus, it can cause irritation and
symptoms much like that of a sore throat.”
Additionally, Dr. Schlessinger also points out that tetracycline is no longer commonly
used for the treatment of acne. He recommends using a proper skin care regimen to
help prevent acne before turning to prescription drugs. Start your journey to healthy,
clear skin with Dr. Schlessinger’s signature and recommended skin care regimen,
the
LovelySkin Acne Care kits. For a personalized medical treatment plan for
your acneic skin, call us at 402-334-7546 or
make an appointment to see Dr. Schlessinger.
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Using the Right Products for Hair Does Make a Difference
We’ve all heard of the many different types of hair, such as
fine, dry, oily, curly, and so on, and the plethora of hair care products for each
type. There are also products specifically made for color-treated hair. Are all
these types of products necessary to care for our hair? They may not be. According
to a recent report from researchers at Procter & Gamble, the only thing that matters
when it comes to hair type is thickness and dye. The most significant differences
are between thick, fine and color-treated hair.
Hair is naturally coated with a protective layer of oil that repels water. When
dye is applied to hair, it strips away this protective layer, causing the hair to
become attracted to water, so that many chemicals we apply to our hair for shine,
volume and texture do not stick to the hair. If you dye your hair, then you need
to use a product specifically designed for color-treated hair. These products will
help keep your hair healthy and shiny. We recommend using a shampoo and conditioner
made for dyed hair – in particular, one of our favorites is the
Okara line of hair care products from Rene Furturer.
The same goes for fine and thick hair. Fine hair also attracts water because of
its thin protective layer, and thick hair needs a higher-powered ingredient because
it has a larger layer to penetrate. For fine hair, we recommend
Klorane Shampoo with Almond Milk and for thick hair, we recommend
Klorane Shampoo with Papyrus Milk. We also recommend a dry shampoo for
use on all hair types, including permed hair; the dry shampoos refresh and revolumize
hair while on-the-go, and best of all – no water needed! Try
Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk Aerosol or
Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo.
You can find more effective products for dyed, fine and thick hair at
LovelySkin.com/Haircare.
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Dr. S in the Press
Allure (November issue):
The NEW FixMySkin Healing Balms, developed by Dr. Schlessinger and his son Daniel,
were introduced in the November issue of Allure! These balms contain 1% hydrocortisone
to not only soothe and hydrate skin but also to repair it. They’re great for dry,
cracked skin, eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, and more!
Cosmopolitan (December issue)
Perfume versus body spray? Dr. Schlessinger comments on which is better to use if
you want to freshen up after a long day at work. Check it out in the Beauty Q&A
article in the December issue of Cosmopolitan.
EndlessBeauty.com
Dr. Schlessinger explains the latest treatment trend in fighting acne and wrinkles:
LED facials. Learn more about LED facials in this EndlessBeauty article "The
Latest in Skincare".
BeautyBlitz.com
Caring for your hands is just as important as caring for the skin on your face.
Dr. Schlessinger discusses ways to make your hands look younger in this BeautyBlitz.com
article "Anti-Aging Regimen
for Hands?”
Elle.com
Dry, oily, or normal are all skin types, and you likely think you know what your
skin type is, but you may be wrong. Dr. Schlessinger comments on common skin type
misconceptions and how best to treat your skin type in Elle.com’s."What’s
Your Skin Type" article.
SheKnows.com
Dr. Schlessinger advises that caring for sensitive aging skin is not always about
choosing cosmetics that are natural or hypoallergenic. Learn how to find the right
products for sensitive, aging skin in SheKnows.com’s article "Skin
Care Tips for Sensitive, Aging Skin”.
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Just in at LovelySkin
June Jacobs is a luxury spa line with a wide variety of botanical and plant-based
products. Advanced hydrosol technology delivers potent active ingredients to the
skin in their purest form, giving you an effective and non-irritating natural skincare
solution. The high-quality formulas are also
paraben-, preservative-, dye-, fragrance- and sulfate-free.
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Clinical Research Studies
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Dr. Schlessinger is recruiting for studies on submental fat,
hidradenitis, actinic keratosis, excessive sweating - underarm and hands, psoriasis,
eczema and athlete's foot. The studies all fill up very quickly, so if you or your
family member suffers from one of these conditions and wishes to be in a clinical
trial,
contact us today.
Clinical Research – Conducted in Omaha, Nebraska, Only
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Submental Fat Studies (Unwanted Chin Fat)
We are preparing to conduct a study for the treatment of submental
fat (fat beneath the chin). Please contact us to pre-register for the upcoming submental
fat study. If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Hidradenitis Studies (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
Skin Specialists will soon be conducting a study for the treatment
of hidradenitis suppurativa (boils in the groin or underarm).
If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Actinic Keratosis (AK) Studies (Precancerous Lesions)
Dr. Schlessinger regularly conducts a study for the treatment
of actinic keratosis. Please contact us to pre-register for the next AK study.
If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Excessive Sweating – Underarm and Hands
We will soon be screening patients for a study on excessive
sweating, with a concentration on the underarms and hands.
If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Psoriasis
Dr. Schlessinger is currently screening patients for a few psoriasis
studies testing oral and injectable medications to treat mild, moderate and severe
psoriasis.
If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Eczema Studies (atopic dermatitis)
We are presently conducting studies of various medications for
the treatment of eczema (atopic dermatitis).
If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Athlete's Foot Studies
Screening is underway for a study involving a topical treatment
for athlete's foot (tinea pedis).
If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599
or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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Rosacea Studies (coming soon)
Additionally, we will be recruiting for two studies on rosacea.
If you are interested in this study, please let us know and we will contact you
with inclusion criteria for this study. You can pre-register for this study at
www.LovelySkin.com/Study.
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All of our studies fill up very quickly, so if you or your family
member suffers from one of these conditions and wishes to be in a clinical trial,
contact us today.
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Cathy's Monthly Recommendation
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Cathy Hutfless
Director,
LovelySkin.com
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FixMySkin Healing Balm Vanilla 1% Hydrocortisone Value Pack,
$25
"I am never without my trusty FixMySkin balm! It’s perfect
for solving all sorts of dry skin issues during the wintertime, and the vanilla
smells great. I’ll be filling the stockings of friends and family with this awesome
value set!"
Now Only: $25
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