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Dermandlaser Skin ScoopMay 2010
Its a big month for us at DLCC because May
means Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness and
Prevention Month Please read Dr Schlesingers article about the importance of sunscreen and
annual skin screenings Help us spread the word about the importance of sun safety and early
detection Skin Cancer is preventable and curable if we take the proper precautions
May also means Mothers Day Dont forget Mothers day is May 9th Well be celebrating all month long with spectacular Mothers Day Specials
Have a special day coming up DLCC is proud to announce our new Wedding and Event packages We would love to help you look your best for your
big day
If you or someone you love is a Medicare patient
please read the Medicare Update at the bottom of
the newsletter Keep yourself infomed of the changes Congress is making to our healthcare
coverage
As always if you have questions or comments
about Skin Scoop or would like to share your
Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston
experience please contact Kara ONeil at
karadermandlasercom
Protect the Skin Youre In
Skin Cancer amp Melanoma Awareness
Month
Spring is here and people in Charleston are
beginning to head out to the golf courses beaches
and boats We all enjoy the warmer weather but
remember that May is also National Skin Cancer
Awareness Month Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States
affecting more than two million people annually Fortunately it is also highly curable if found in its
early stages
Melanoma the most serious form of skin cancer is
responsible for 73 percent of skin cancer deaths
and one person dies from melanoma every hour in
the United States If detected early enough
melanoma is very treatable One of the most
important things you can do to ensure early
detection is to have a complete body examination
by a board certified dermatologist During this
exam your dermatologist may use a small
handheld lighted scope called a dermatoscope
Proper equipment is important because when used
by a trained dermatologist the dermatoscope
raises the chances that he or she will recognize a
cancerous mole at its earliest stages
Based on your history a complete skin examination
should be done every three months to one year
Everyone should have it done yearly but for those
with a personal or family history of skin cancer or
excessive sun exposure more frequent
examinations are suggested
Here are a couple tips to help improve your ldquoSun
Senserdquo
l Generously apply sunscreen to all exposed
skin using a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at
least 15 that provides broad-spectrum
protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and
ultraviolet B (UVB) rays
l For optimum results look for sunscreen that
lists the ingredients zinc oxide titanium
dioxide avobenzone or Mexoryl Usually a
combination of these ingredients will produce
the best protection Zinc oxide should be at a
minimum concentrationof 5-10 percent and
titanium dioxide should be at least 5 percent
l Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going
outside to allow it to penetrate to the lower
layers of the skin Re-apply every two
hours even on cloudy days and after
swimming or sweating
l Wear protective clothing such as a long-
sleeved shirt pants a wide-brimmed hat
and sunglasses when possible
l Seek shade when appropriate remembering
that the sunrsquos rays are strongest between 10
am and 4 pm
l Use extra caution near water snow and
sand as they reflect the damaging rays of
the sun which can increase your chance of
sunburn
l Protect children from sun exposure by
applying sunscreen often and liberally
l Obtain Vitamin D safely through a healthy
diet that includes vitamin supplements Donrsquot seek the sun
l Avoid tanning beds Ultraviolet light from the
sun and tanning beds causes skin cancer and
wrinkling If you want to look like yoursquove
been in the sun consider using a sunless
self-tanning product but continue to use
sunscreen
The FDA wants the labeling on your sunscreen to
tell you more about protection against the suns
harmful rays
In addition to regular skin screenings by your
dermatologist periodic self-exams can be
extremely helpful in the early detection of skin
cancer In fact Dr Schlesinger observes that approximately 50 of the Melanoma found in his
pracitce are first noticed by patients When examining yourself remember the ABCDEs of
Melanoma and use the following 5 steps to ensure a
thorough self-exam
Indoor Tanning is Out
Indoor tanning before the age of 30 has been
associated with a significant increase in the risk of
melanoma Yet on an average day more than one million Americans use indoor tanning salons Research shows 70 percent of indoor tanners are
female primarily 16 to 29 years old an age group
that is particularly at risk for developing skin
cancer
To help educate the public the American Academy
of Dermatology has developed Public Service
Advertisements (PSAs) that feature two women who
are skin cancer survivors in their early 20s who
used tanning beds If you or anyone you know may be at risk of skin cancer due to indoor tanning
please share these stories with them
Brittanys Story
Meghans Story
MEDICARE UPDATE
As many of you may be aware Congress has been
evaluating a bill with a proposed 212 reduction
on rendering preferred providers fees The
American Academy of Dermatology and other
members of the medical community believe
Congress cannot continue to manipulate the budget
or utilize temporary patches A permanent and
comprehensive reform of the Medicare fee schedule
must be passed to ensure that the Medicare
Program is sound and that patients will continue to
have access to quality dermatologic care and other
medical services that they made need
On April 15th Congress voted to avert the 212
cut in the Medicare rate schedule and that
reimbursements to those physicians who have
elected to participate in Medicare will continue to
receive payment at the 2009 rate through May 31st
of this year On April 1st it was initially decided that
Medicare contractors would not process physician
claims at the reduced rates for 10 working days
however on April 15th this decision expired In the
interim some claims have been paid in compliance
with Medicarersquos prompt pay requirement and will
eventually require additional monies paid Look for
the arrival of corrected Explanation of Benefits and
make yourself accountable to know what should be
paid on your behalf
Make it Mothers Day
All May
Mothers Day is May 9th Were celebrating all month long with
fantastic specials
Give your mom a magical
makeover with 20 OFF GIFT
CARDS of $50 or more
Giver her Style and Sun Protection
with 20 OFF HATS SUNGLASSES
and SUNSCREENS
Or let us create a PERSONALIZED
BEAUTY BASKET just for her
DLCC New Moms
Congratulations and Happy
Mothers Day to two new moms in
the DLCC family Sisters Callie Rowland Powell and Brooke
Rowland Jessup welcome baby boys
Hayden and Dylan
Weddings amp Special Events
photo by wwwmarykatekentcom
DLCC is proud to announce our new
wedding and special event
packages Perfect for brides mothers-o f-the-bride and mothers-
o f-the-groom these packages are
designed to make you look your
best on your big day Click here
for more information
Product of the Month
Skin Medica
TNS Essential Serum
This dual-chamber serum features
two active formulas that work
synergistically to maintain the
skins youthful look and feel The
first chamber features the TNS
Recovery Complex a blend of
proteins antioxidants and amino
acids that repairs damage reduces
inflammation and improves visible
signs of aging The second
chamber features the APS
Corrective Complex a mixture of
multiple anti-aging ingredients
such as antioxidants peptides and
more These two formulas
regenerate the skin by smoothing
fine lines and wrinkles tightening
sagging skin strengthening the
skins regenerative abilities
brightening age spots and fighting
environmental damage The
complexion becomes youthful in
both tone and texture as well as
brilliantly radiant and healthy-
looking
HealthBeatwith Angela May
Dr Todd Schlesinger and Dr Marta
Hampton will appear on HealthBeat
with Angela May on Comcast
channel 2 the week of May 10 The doctors will discuss skin cancer
awareness and prevention
On May 19 from 5 pm - 730 pm
Dr Schlesinger Rebecca Repaire
PA-C and other dermatologists and
physician assistants will partner with
Roper St Francis Healthcare to
offer free skin cancer screenings Please call 402-CARE (2273) to
schedule an appointment
SkinCeuticals FREE Gift
May 3-7
Receive a FREE SkinCeuticals gift
with a $75 or more SkinCeuticals
purchase
Laser Hair Removal
Buy One Area Get Underarms
Free
For the month of May when you
purchase one area of laser hair
removal receive underarm laser
hair removal FREE Call 556-8886
for details and to schedule your
appointment
Do you have ECZEMA or ATOPIC
DERMATITIS
Have you used PROTOPICreg (tacrolimus) Ointment before you
were 16 years of age to treat your
eczema
Would you be interested in
participating in a long-term
program that will monitor your
health
You may be eligible to participate
in an observational research
study Call 556-8886 and leave a
message for Becky Repaire PA-C
Clinical Research Coordinator if
you would like to learn more about
this study
During Melanoma Awareness Week
May 3-7 DLCC will donate $1 to
the Melanoma Research
Foundation for each new member
to join our Facebook page Spread the word
Click and Donate
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