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Pearls from the AAD
Posted in Dermatology on March 31, 2009
Dr. Voss attended the American Academy of Dermatology in San Francisco - here are a few of the interesting facts she brought home:
- Great evidence that photodynamic therapy (V beam laser with Levulan solution ) done every 6 months, prevents many skin cancers of the face. We perform this procedure in our office and highly recommend it for maintenance for patients at high risk for skin cancer and those that have already had skin cancer. Not only does this photodynamic therapy
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March News Briefs
Posted in General on March 30, 2009
NW Women's Show 2009
Northwest Face will participate in this year's Women's Show at Qwest Field Event Center
- We will be in Booths 337 and 339.
- Dr. Samira Ummat will speak on Restorative Medicine Friday from 2 - 2:30, on Saturday from 12-12:30 and on Sunday from 3 - 3:30.
- Our providers will be at the booth at various times. Check back for more details.
- Surprises at the booth - please stop by and talk to us and enter your name for special drawings.
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Sunscreen season is upon us
Posted in Dermatology on March 23, 2009
Dr. Voss' short list of things to remember about sunscreen:
- Look for sunscreens that have Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX, Parsol 1789, Zinc oxide or Titanium oxide as ingredients to enhance UVA protection,
- be GENEROUS - use about a handful for your whole body. Anything less and you don't get the advertised SPF,
- use it OFTEN - re-apply every 2-3 hours when in the sun,
- use at least SPF30, and
- take 1000 - 2000 IUs of Vitamin D every day.
Also wear a hat,
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