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Please share an interesting fact about improving skin health.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Lasers during skin lightening procedures can damage your eyes, wear protection!

Answered 3/27/2014

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Ignore: Exfoliating your skin may help to even your skin tone by removing dead skin cells from the surface.

Answered 12/30/2015

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Sunlight will darken the skin for most. Bleaching creams with Hydroquinone can lighten skin color.

Answered 5/12/2014

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Remember your skin color is perfect the way it is. Bleaching or Tanning is NOT healthy.

Answered 6/2/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Always wear 45 or higher SPF sun screen to all exposed areas daily.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Ignore: Use a wide brim hat to avoid the sun daily.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ignore: Eating healthy and exercising regularly give your skin a healthy look.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Bleaching creams are available over the counter but best work with medical aesthetician for results.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Ignore: The most widely used ingredient in skin lighteners sold in the U.S. is hydroquinone.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Vitamin: Vitamin D conversion through skin is reduced by 75% in the elderly.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Hydration: Hydration and eating enough dietary good fats are both important to optimize and improve skin care quality.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Nightshades: Nightshades like potato, tomato, eggplant and peppers can negatively affect skin care health.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Using: Using 95 to 100% organic products on the skin is very healthy, and easy to use, and non-toxic. It actually improves skin health!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Organic: Organic products use on the face is absorbed very well, and actually cleansers and toners are not even needed, as regular soap and water removes it easily.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Any: Any homemade organic products need to be refrigerated, since there shelf life is only about two weeks.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Non-organic: Non-organic chemicals, lotions, and potions are not safe for skin, as they are readily absorbed into the body, and have to be detoxified by the liver.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Always: Always read the back of labels of any skin care products. If you can't pronounce it or understand it, it's probably toxic.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Very: Very few forms of vitamin C topically is safe, anything with magnesium, or palmitate in it is dangerous for your skin. Please avoid it.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Marine: Marine see vegetables, algae, like seaweed is very protective to the skin, and excellent for skin health.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Different: Different allergies, seaweeds have different amounts of trace minerals in it that are highly absorbable, invaluable 2 skin care. It is the new frontier!

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sea: Sea vegetables are rich with iodine, and many trace minerals that are important for bone, organs, hair, skin.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Adequate: Adequate iodine stores are important for thyroid, breast, muscular, micirculatory, & skin care health.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Having: Having great collagen supply also supports great skin health.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

College: College peptides can be added to your diet either through collagen from grass fed cows, or through powdered fish bones or through making bone broths.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Laser: Laser Genesis also creates pore minimizing through collagen thickening, and by doing so, increases radiance of the skin.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

When: When pores are minimized, there is more luminosity on the skin because I'm even skin tone is corrected.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Crepey: Crepey skin can be corrected by modern lasers, as well as it treating conditions known as "turkey neck, Sowells, frown lines, marionette lines "too.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Elasticity: Elasticity in mature skin can be improved, or rejuvenated with the new hot lasers.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Laser: Laser therapy's take three application or four times in order to see the results needed, so patience is needed.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Lasers: Lasers provide permanent changes in skin texture, and remodeling. However, it may need future touchups.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

There: There are lasers that also tighten connective tissue, and reduce fat cells, to produce a more defined jawline for patients who don't want surgery.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Hot: Hot lasers can improve skin remodeling, and appearance, by reducing fine lines and wrinkles by thickening the collagen matrix.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not: Not all lasers are created equal, some are too hot with RF, and others are ineffective.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Lasers: Lasers provide cumulative dosing. So if a particular platform doesn't work, it may work better with another platform. The most important thing is to protect the skin from burning.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Non-ablative: Non-ablative lasers are more popular these days than ablative lasers, and safer with no downtime.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

95%: 95% of people, especially women want nonsurgical alternatives to facelifting.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Phytoceramides: Phytoceramides are now being research for its ability to reverse glycation in skin.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Glycation: Glycation is being researched as the cause for wrinkling in skin which may have dietary implications.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Glycation: Glycation occurs between proteins that are stuck together and usually involves sugar molecules.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sugar,: Sugar, white flour, and nightshades are considered inflammatory for skin health.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Certain: Certain lasers can be considered almost as effective as low-dose Botox in reducing fine wrinkles.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

As: As women get older, they are looking for natural, easy to do solutions, that will improve their skin, and eliminate using toxic lotions and potions.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

As: As more is understood on how this skin can be rejuvenated, and repaired on the molecular level, new thoughts will emerge on how to use the different therapies available.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Ignore: Use a broad spectrum sunblock with either zinc or titanium daily. Hydrate and exfoliate.

Answered 8/12/2014

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