Anti-Aging Skin Care
Anti-Aging Skincare Available to You!
The skin is the body's largest organ, accounting for roughly 18% of an adult's weight. It serves as a protective outer layer that keeps moisture in and keeps out invasive organisms, like infections.
The best way to maintain healthy skin is to prevent skin damage from occurring in the first place. Wrinkles, age spots, and leathery patches are all the result of skin damage from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. However, the aging process for the skin is unavoidable. As we age, skin becomes dryer and thinner. Repeated movements of facial muscles, such as frowning, smiling, or squinting, cause wrinkles over time. Stress, gravity, and obesity also contribute to aging skin. And because the skin is thinner, it is more susceptible to bruising. Medical-grade skincare is the best way to keep your skin protected, healthy, and youthful-looking.
Medical-Grade Skincare for All
Whether you need a new skincare routine to help with your acne, a moisturizer to counteract your eczema, a sunscreen to protect your skin against harmful UV rays, or an anti-wrinkle cream, we've got you covered. We offer a variety of medical-grade skincare products on our online store and at the office. We've got products for people of all ages, skin types, and with all skin concerns.
Skin Care Routine
Following a healthy skincare routine can reduce the symptoms of aging skin. Be sure to:
- Wash your face using a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water twice a day. Make sure to pat skin dry; don't rub it dry.
- Exfoliate the skin twice a week to remove dead cells.
- Apply a moisturizer to skin immediately after a shower or bath.
- Wear sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 every day.
- If you wear makeup, be sure to always wash it off leaving your skin clean and makeup-free.
Along with your skincare routine, follow these tips:
- Do not using tanning beds.
- Maintain a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.
- Get an adequate amount of sleep every day.
- Quit Smoking.
- Avoid stress.
- Conduct monthly self-examinations of your skin to detect any changes that may lead to cancer.
- Visit Dermatology of Southeastern Ohio at least once a year for a Total Body Skin Exam (TBSE).
From Our QualDerm Family of Brands: Get Glowing with Anti-Aging Treatments & Skincare Products
Anti-Aging Treatments Offered At Dermatology of Southeastern Ohio
Beyond prevention and medical-grade skincare, there are many cosmetic treatments that slow down the affects of aging on the skin. Our skilled providers perform many of these treatments such as BOTOX®, dermaplaning, chemical peels, injectable fillers, microneedling, and microdermabrasion. If you are ready to regain confidence in your skin, schedule a cosmetic consultation with one of our trusted providers, or view all our cosmetic services here to learn more.
Skin Infections
Anyone who has a break in the skin is at risk for an infection. Using medical-grade skin care products can help treat and prevent skin infections by providing specialized formulations that target the underlying causes, such as bacteria or fungi, while also supporting the skin's natural defense mechanisms. Learn more about different types of skin infections below.
Many bacteria live on the surface of healthy skin. But with a break in the skin, these bacteria can invade the outer layer of the skin and cause an infection and rash. Staph is a common cause of bacterial infections of the skin. Impetigo is one of the most common causes of skin infections in children. Oral or topical antibiotics are used to treat bacterial skin infections.
Viruses are parasitic organisms that can live and grow inside living cells. They cause either a degeneration or a proliferation of the cell. Most causes of viral skin infections are either from Human Papilloma Virus, which causes warts, or Human Herpes Virus, which causes cold sores, chicken pox, shingles, genital herpes, and mononucleosis. Viruses do not respond to antibiotics. Generally, medications are prescribed to help alleviate the symptoms of the infection, such as a rash or itch. Additionally, vaccinations are used to prevent viral infections.
Fungal infections of the human body are called mycoses and affect only the outer layer of the skin. Although seen in all areas of the body, skin mycoses most frequently appear as yeast infections, thrush, athlete’s foot or jock itch.
Featured Products for Glowing Skin
Bright+Block SPF 44 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen for Face
Bright+Block SPF 44 tinted mineral sunscreen is water-resistant (40 minutes) and provides a lightweight, sheer universal tint that flatters most skin tones. This sunscreen is suitable for dry, normal or sensitive skin and is light enough to wear alone or under makeup for daily sun protection. Broad-spectrum UVA & UVB coverage is achieved through chemical-free active ingredients: Zinc oxide and Titanium Dioxide. 2.1 OZ (59 G)
Bright Girl Facial Moisturizer
Hydrate with Bright Girl Day + Bright Facial Moisturizer. Packed full of supportive actives (see the full ingredient list), this nongreasy non-irritating moisturizer absorbs elegantly into skin, providing just the right amount of all day hydration without clogging pores. pHbalanced (pH= 5.8-7) to work perfectly with the skin’s microbiome. 1.7 OZ (50 G)