ACNE & AN ANIMAL'S LOVE ...

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Stress is one the top 3 acne triggers. So, if you are prone to acne, or suffer from acne, learning to manage your stress could help improve your skin.

The next time you need to relax and unwind, try hanging out with your furry, or maybe not so furry, animal friends. Our pets are the first to let us know when it's time stop working and start enjoying!  Studies show that spending time with pets decreases stress. According to a study at the University of Buffalo, spending time with your cat or dog can lower blood pressure. If you don't have this type of friend, then maybe it's time to visit the Butte County Humane Society!

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THE SQUEEZE ON RETINOIDS FOR ACNE...

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Retinoids regulate the growth of skin cells, and are effective in acne skincare products due to their ability to speed up the rate in which surface cells shed.

Prescription retinoids can leave skin red and irritated, and as a result, frequently do more harm than good in treating acne. Also, using a retinoid, alone, will not get rid of acne, but using the proper retinoid, in combination with an acne specific skincare system, can improve your results. The most effective acne treatment is a combination of active ingredients, in which product selection is based upon the individual's skin type and acne condition.

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ACNE TIP: QUIET YOUR MIND

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Learning to quiet your mind alleviates stress and helps manage acne.  If you are one of those people that doesn't know how to relax, the trick is to find something that keeps your mind off of your "LIST" of things to do.





5 MIND MENDERS:
- Read a good book.
- Do brain games: Sudoku, cross words, word jumble, solitaire
- Plant a garden
- Paint something: a canvas, a piece of furniture, a room
- Move your body: run, walk, swim, yoga, cross fit

If you can't shut your mind off, try listening to music or a book on tape - anything that will keep you from thinking about your "LIST."

916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC CAN HELP GET YOU CLEAR IN 12 TO 16 WEEKS.
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THE DIRTY TRUTH ABOUT ACNE...

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THE DIRTY TRUTH ABOUT ACNE:
DIRT DOES NOT CLOG PORES.
DIRT DOES NOT CAUSE ACNE.
DIRT DOES NOT CAUSE BLACKHEADS.
DIRT IS NOT THE BROWN STUFF FOUND
INSIDE A BLACKHEAD.





Dirt is composed, partly, of minerals. So, if you're playing in the mud, or doing the Tough Mudder, slathering mud all over yourself will help protect you from the sun's UV rays. This is important for anyone who uses acne products or anti-aging skincare products, as they are designed to shed the skin.

ONE MORE THING...
DIRT NEEDS TO BE WASHED OFF AT THE END OF THE DAY.
Not because it will clog your pores, but because acne-prone skin requires a strict,consistent, bi-daily skincare regimen in order to stay clear!

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SHOULD ACNE TREATMENT CAUSE BRUISING...

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An acne treatment, regardless of what type, should not bruise your skin.

Any professional skincare or medical practice will require you to complete a patient history form. This form will ask questions that let your practitioner know if you are prone to bruising, or if you are taking any medications, supplements or herbs that thin the blood. While these questions may seem random, they allow your practitioner to properly evaluate your skin and administer the appropriate treatment based on your questionnaire. In order to avoid any complications, it's important to inform your practitioner of any changes to your health history.  The more information you provide to your practitioner, the better they can help you.

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PASS THE SWEET POTATOES PLEASE...

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VITAMIN A:  This fat soluble vitamin is a key component for healthy skin. According to a study in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, supplementing with vitamin A can help improve acneic conditions.

FOODS RICH IN VITAMIN A: sweet potatoes, winter squash, carrots, spinach, kale, collard greens and, the ever so tasty in smoothies - swiss chard.

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PROTECT ACNE & SAVE YOUR SKIN...

916SKIN IS AN ACNE TREATMENT CENTER IN CHICO, CA


PROTECT YOUR SKIN!!!

Certain haircare products such as pomades and defrizzing solutions, and many cosmetics, both over-the-counter and professional, are a big no-no for acneic skin. Also, use caution with self tanners, spray-on tans, and suntan oils since most of these products are comedogenic.

While, you may have noticed the sun dries up acne, it can also irritate the follicles, exacerbate inflammation, cause premature aging, skin cancer, and enlarged atrophied pores through the break down collagen and elastin. Most acne products are designed to shed the skin. This makes skin much more susceptible to premature aging and skin cancer - so protect your skin!

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TYPES OF STRESS THAT TRIGGER ACNE...

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If you have acne or are prone to acne, any kind of stress can trigger a breakout. Learning what your body perceives as "stress" will help you protect your adrenal glands and give you one more advantage in keeping your skin clear.

15 TOP STRESSORS THAT TRIGGER ACNE & EVENTUALLY 
TAX YOUR ADRENAL GLANDS:

1. Lack of sleep
2. Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines or other stimulants
3. Alcohol or tobacco
4. Sugar or white flour products; junk food or other foods lacking nutrients
5. Pesticides, herbicides, toxins, environmental or chemical pollutants
6. Lack of fresh air
7. Negative thoughts, anxiety, fear or depression
8. No emotional or physical outlet
9. Over exertion
10. Chronic pain
11. Prescription or nonprescription medications
12. Allergies, infections, illnesses, injuries, surgeries or sunburns
13. Financial pressures
14. Death of a loved one, divorce or miscarriage
15. Repeated stressors

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ACNE AND ADRENAL FATIGUE...

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If you are prone to acne, stress can trigger breakouts or make your breakouts worse. To much stress can eventually lead to adrenal fatigue.

Adrenal fatigue occurs when your body has maxed out on the amount of stress it can manage. Also known as hypoadrenia, a deficiency in the functioning of the adrenal glands. Although, there are many signs and symptoms of this syndrome, people with adrenal fatigue are constantly battling exhaustion, and often use caffeine and other stimulants to wake them up in the morning and keep them going throughout the day.  According to James L. Wilson, ND, DC, PhD, adrenal fatigue affects millions of Americans and people throughout the world.

An adrenal gland is about the size of a giant peanut. One gland sits on top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that allow your body to manage stress, be it chronic stress, or acute stress from a traumatic event. Once you reach your individual maximum stress load, the adrenals don't function as efficiently, and you begin to have signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue.

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TURNING A ZIT INTO A LIFESAVER...

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Most people can't resist the urge to pop a pimple, even though, they know that doing so can make a little red bump resemble a giant red Lifesaver!

What many people don't know, is that popping a pimple at the wrong time, or incorrectly, can cause acne scarring and acne pitting. Certain types of acne scarring can last a lifetime, and can be much more challenging to get rid of than the pimple they started out with. So, next time your tempted, ice your pimples and leave them alone. Having professional acne extractions is also a good alternative.

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CLEAR BOWELS = CLEAR SKIN

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Magnesium can benefit acneic skin through its ability to aid in detoxification and elimination. Magnesium is important in the making of "the mother of all antioxidants," glutathione, which plays a critical role in the detoxification of heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides and other environmental chemicals. Supplementing with magnesium, or eating plenty of foods high in magnesium helps keep the bowels regular, and can prevent toxins from building up in tissue. The cleaner your system, the better your chances for clear skin!

Food	Serving	Magnesium (mg)
100% Bran Cereal (e.g., All Bran)	½ cup	93.1
Oat bran	½ cup dry	96.0
Shredded wheat	2 biscuits	61.0
Brown rice	1 cup cooked	86.0
Almonds	1 ounce (23 almonds)	78.0
Hazelnuts	1 ounce (21 hazelnuts)	46.0
Peanuts	1 ounce	48.0
Lima beans	½ cup cooked	63.0
Spinach, frozen, chopped	½ cup cooked	78.0
Swiss chard, chopped	½ cup cooked	75.0
Okra, frozen	½ cup cooked	47.0
Molasses, blackstrap	1 tablespoon	48.0
Banana	1 medium	32.0
Milk 1% fat	8 fluid ounces	34.0

Table provided by Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute - Micronutrient Information Center

Other foods rich in Magnesium include: raw unalkalized cacao (cocoa), pumpkin seeds, kelp, coriander leaf, chlorophyll and green leafy vegetables that contain the plant pigment chlorophyll.

916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC USES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO TREAT ACNE.
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PALOVIA AT-HOME LASER IN CHICO, CA

In the early 1900s it was Saxolite.
In the early 2000s it's PALOVIA.
Which one will you choose?

PALOVIA SKIN RENEWING LASER was developed by Palomar Medical, and is an AT-HOME LASER DEVICE with fractional technology. FDA-Approved to treat fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes at your convenience, and in the privacy of your own home.




Saxolite Wrinkle Remover Ad, 1914 - Vintage Ladies Fashion Catalogue "The Pictorial Review"

2 WAYS TO ORDER:
PURCHASE ON-LINE: PALOVIA LASER
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CRACKING THE NUT FOR ACNE...

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Acne is a constant battle. And to win, you need an arsenal of weapons. One such weapon, are nuts! Brazil, almonds, walnuts, pecans and macadamia nuts are loaded with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, fiber and essential fatty acids to repair the skin and help keep acne in check.  

Acne is associated, in part, with a lipid deficiency of the skin. Not having enough essential fatty acids "good fats" to build healthy cell membranes can lead to a host of skin conditions including acne. Eating plenty of raw nuts or dry roasted nuts on a daily basis provides your skin with many of the nutrients it needs for healthy skin.

Brazil nuts improve skin elasticity with selenium. Walnuts and pecans have anti-inflammatory properties and provide the skin with omega-3s (alpha-linolenic acid) to help control inflamed acne. Macadamia nuts are loaded with B-complex vitamins to help manage stress and quality oils that aid in skin rejuvenation.

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MY IN-LAWS ARE MAKING ME BREAKOUT...

ALTERNATIVE ACNE TREATMENT IN CHICO

The other day, a patient said to me "I swear my in-laws are making my skin breakout!" 

That may sound ridiculous, but there is some truth to that statement - depending on your in-laws, of course. Those who are prone to acne are more likely to respond to stress triggers. Certain acne sufferers are more responsive to food triggers, while others are more responsive to emotional triggers, and so on.  Generally, it may take up to 3 months for a pimple to form, but when it comes to stress, that pimple can show up over night.

"Stress" means different things to different people, but regardless of what is stressing you out, our bodies respond to stress the same way. The adrenal glands go into overdrive, and the demand for vitamin C and the vitamin Bs goes way up.  If we don't give our adrenals the proper fuel, not only will we breakout, but we will be robbed of all our energy.

To help manage stress take vitamin C with bioflavonoids and a high potency B complex vitamin. Keep your adrenal glands happy and your skin will thank you!

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BEST CARB CHOICES FOR ACNE...

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Remember, stress causes acne. This includes poor diet or foods that weaken the immune system; particularly  sugar. Cereals, breads, bagels, muffins, pastries, white rice, certain pastas and noodles can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. These spikes can trigger breakouts in certain acne-prone individuals. Eating carbs that break down slower in the gut, raises blood sugar at a slower pace. Your body appreciates this and so does your skin!

HEALTHY CARB CHOICES FOR ACNE INCLUDE:
Steel cut oats, quinoa, brown rice, barley and sweet potatoes. A good rule of thumb is the higher the fiber content of the carb the lower the blood sugar. This doesn't imply that fibrous carbs maintain low blood sugar levels. It means that carbs with a high fiber content are more likely to to keep your blood sugar levels in check than carbs with low fiber.

916SKIN - ACNE TREATMENT CLINIC TAKES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO TREATING ACNE.
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PIMPLES BETWEEN THE EYES...

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Chinese medicine uses mapping methods as a tool to guide them in determining the underlying factors associated with specific acne patterns.  According to these methods, acne that develops between the eyebrows is associated with the spleen. 

Top 7 tips for a healthy spleen include:

1) Get plenty of sleep

3) Avoid alcohol

2) Avoid sugar

5) Avoid smoking, chewing tobacco and nicotine

4) Consume fats in moderation

6) Do not exceed the daily recommended range for iron consumption unless advised by your physician

7) Light exercise everyday (ie: 30 minute walk; nothing strenuous)

BY ADDRESSING THE INTERNAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ACNE AND COMBINING THEM WITH THE BEST ACNE TREATMENT IN CHICO, CA... 916SKIN  WILL HELP GET YOU CLEAR.

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ZINC DEFICIENCY IN ACNE SUFFERERS...

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According to a study in the Journal Of The Turkish Academy Of Dermatology, people with acne showed significantly lower zinc levels than those without acne.

Zinc is an essential mineral required for the structure and function of living organisms. Zinc is found in abundance in the epidermis of the skin. Supplementing with zinc may help improve the success rate of acne treatments. A simple blood test can determine if you are low or deficient in zinc.

FOODS WITH ZINC: oysters and other shellfish; lamb, roast beef, mushrooms, peas, lentils, eggs; dark chocolate and cacao; roasted pumpkin, squash and watermelon seeds.

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ICE OR HEAT TO TREAT ACNE...

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ICE OR HEAT TO HELP TREAT ACNE...

Whether you've got a pimple, papule or a cyst, applying ice helps to reduce pain, swelling, redness and PIH (the red or brown mark left on your skin after an inflamed acne lesion has healed). Notice the emphasis on the word "helps."  Icing also helps with product penetration. Apply ice to the inflamed lesion for about 60 seconds morning and night. Next apply an anti-bacterial. Initially, it will appear more red, but as time passes the redness will subside.

Heat. There are different types of heat. Heat from a hot compress can help draw the pimple to a head, but it also exacerbates the inflammation and increases your risk of PIH. You are better off icing and applying an anti-bacterial.  Heat devices such as laser, light and LED therapies typically use low level heat to kill acne bacteria (p. acnes). Heat therapies can be effective when done as a series and in combination with the proper daily skincare regimen.

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WHO SHOULD SEE A DERMATOLOGIST FOR ACNE...

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Whether you have mild acne, severe acne or even cystic acne, THERE IS an an acne treatment program that works. This is a difficult pill to swallow for so many acne sufferers out there that have tried EVERYTHING...  well, almost everything, and are still plagued with acne.

The 916 Acne Treatment Program is highly successful for those who are patient and committed. It requires bimonthly treatment, as well as a skincare regimen, which requires several steps every morning and every evening without fail. If you stick to the program - you WILL get clear - it's that simple.

If you are the type of person that cannot stick to a routine, then see a practitioner to figure out what is the root problem of your skin condition. Is your acne triggered by toxic overload, a digestive disorder, food or chemical sensitivities, food intolerances, inability to manage stress, or other hormone related conditions that result in imbalances? Determining the root cause allows you to begin treating your acne from the inside.

Then, there are those people who just don't care about getting to the root of the problem. This is my husband! And he would say "JUST GIVE ME A PILL!" So, if you fit this description - you are the type of person who might benefit from a dermatologist's care.

ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT BILL INSURANCE DIRECTLY, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE PROPER FORMS TO SUBMIT TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REIMBURSEMENT.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR ACNE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN CHICO, CA  PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.   (530) 680.2027

WHY NOT WORK OUT AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL?

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Even a light chemical peel can cause the upper layer of skin (stratum corneum) to separate from its deeper layer. This is normal. It is the nature of a chemical peel. However, working out to the point of sweating can cause water to accumulate in that separated space, which can lead to blistering and potential hyperpigmentation (skin discoloration).




Another factor that can lead to hyperpigmentation is body heat especially for those who are prone to hyperpigmentation or suffer from melasma (a type of skin discoloration) . Regulating your body temperature for 48 hours following a professional peel will help maximize your results!

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