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Dry Skin when the Weather gets Cooler

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Dry skin when the Weather gets Cooler-The temperatures are dropping, and we are all excited about the Fall Season with not only cooler weather but also the change to show off our Fall wardrobe and enjoy some Football. The weather however changing will bring colder air, harsh winds, and other seasonal factors can lead to issues with your skin.

We at On Call Medical Clinic would like to share some helpful tips that may help you protect you from dry skin with the changing temperatures.

Apply skin moisturizers daily to help prevent the colder air from drying out your skin
Strong winds can strip the skin of its natural lipids, which is the most important part of the skin barrier and helping the skin from drying out. Wearing a hat and applying skin moisture is important when going out doors when the wind is chilly and strong,
The heat in your home can also dry out your skin. A humidifier can help keep moisture in the air.
When lighting a fire in your fireplace, remember to stay far away from the glow and don’t sit in front of the fire too long. The heat from the fire can toast your skin, dead skin builds up quicker in dry heat.
We all like to take a hot shower when coming in from a cold dry air all day. But hot water is actually bad for your skin. Try using lukewarm water instead so to help prevent your skin from drying out. It is best to keep a shower around 10 minutes.
On a cold day, we oven turn to Coffee or Hot Chocolate to warm us up. We probably never realized that it is drying our skin from the inside. Even a Hot Toddy has the same effect, alcohol is a diuretic and has a dehydrating effect on your body. A good solution is to always stay hydrated; with every glass of wine or cup of coffee, it is good to have a glass of water.
Winter clothing can also sometimes be an issue. Wearing wool may make you feel warm and cozy, but it can cause irritation and make you skin itchy. Choose fabrics made with cotton or silk that are softer on your skin.
We all are aware of the damaging effects of the sun in the Summer, well they still exist in the Winter as well. Also insure that you have the correct sunscreen needed when exposing your skin to the sun’s rays.

We at On Call Medical Clinic hope that this information was helpful to you when having dry skin when the weather turns cooler. Please remember that we offer many skin care services like Juvederm and Ultherapy. Please visit our website at https://www.oncallclinic.com/ to see all the skin care services we offer. Also remember when minor illnesses or accidents occur, we are here 7 days a week to help.

Skin Care in the Summer is Important

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We at On Call Skin Care would like to share this information with you as it relates to skin care in the Summer. You must always be prepared to face the sun’s strong rays with Top Summer Skin Care Tips.

First keep your skin Hydrated

Up your regimen’s level of hydration with intensive masques, perfect for use one to two times a week. Boosters are a great fit, working best when layered underneath a moisturizer. Toners are a refreshing moisturizer prep, working to even out skin porosity. Tip: Refresh with a revitalizing toner spritz at your desk, in the car, at the gym, or anywhere.

Drink Plenty of Water

You should drink at least eight 8-ounce glass of plain filtered every day. This will help you to maintain a critical moisture balance of the body and skin and assist in detoxification. If you like caffeinated beverages, then you will need to triple the amount of water you drink.

Exfoliate for Cleaner, Smoother Skin

Exfoliation removes dead, dulling skin debris to prevent congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.

You should perform this in the morning prior to toners, moisturizers, SPF, and make-up.

Sunscreen

Apply sunscreen often, it is not enough to just apply once. As for how much to apply often, a teaspoon for the face and as much as would fill a shot glass are gauges to use.

Repair and Treat Sun Damage

UV light causes photoaging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles. When sunlight comes in contact with your skin a cascade of damages result. You should bombard your skin with age-fighting ingredients to hopefully undo any damages from the sunlight, and to further protect your skin from the aging effects of UV light.

We at On Call Skin Care like you look forward to our Summer here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We hope that this information on skin care in the summer was helpful to you. We not only can help when you get severe sun burning, but we also have a great skin care facility to help keep your skin looking young. We are here 7 days a week to help.

Please call us at 228 818-5155 if we can help with your sunburn or if you have any summer skin care questions. Also, please visit our website at www.oncallskincare.com to learn about all our medical and skin care services.

Skin Care in the Spring and Summer

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Skin Care in The Spring and Summer. Well it’s Spring and Summer time is right around the corner which means fun in the sun. With more of your body exposed and the summer sun rays you have more of a chance to damage your skin.

Here are some summer skin tips that can help you keep your skin looking good.

Exfoliate for a cleaner and smoother skin. What this does is remove dead, dulling skin to prevent congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.
Keep your skin hydrated. Increase your regimen’s level of hydration with intensive masques, that can be used one or two times per week,
Drink Plenty of Water. With higher temperatures while you are spending more time outdoors, internal dehydration can result in headaches and dizzy spells. Drink 8- 8 oz glasses of plain filtered water everyday day.
Always apply enough sunscreen. Most of the time we don’t apply enough sunscreen. Here is what you should apply. One teaspoon for your face and for your body about as much as would fill a shot glass. You should re-apply this every 2 hours.
Soothe Over Exposed Skin. If you didn’t apply enough sunscreen the damage may already be too late. However, you do not need to suffer. Soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness.
Be sure and Repair and treat sun damage.UV light causes photoaging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, whether you have burned your skin or not. When sunlight comes in contact with skin a cascade of damage results (including the stripping of barrier lipids) causing inflammation, production of reactive oxygen molecules that affect healthy cell growth, and stimulation of collagen destructing enzymes.

We hope this information was helpful. Here at On Call Medical Clinic we offer a full array of skin treatments from Botox, to Laser Hair Removal, to Juvederm, and finally to Ultherapy. Please call us at any time with skin care questions that we may be able to help you with. We are open 7 days a week. You are welcome to visit our website at www.oncallskincare.com to learn more about the skin care treatments we offer.

Skin and Sun- Be Careful

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Skin and Sun- We at On Call Skin Care Clinic know that we all like to enjoy the Sun, but sometimes the Sun can cause serious problems for your skin. Below is some important information that can help you stay prepared while enjoying this Spring and Summer outdoors.

The skin uses sunlight to help manufacture vitamin D, which is important for normal bone formation. But sometimes its ultraviolet light can be very detrimental.

Within the skin’s epidermal (outer) layer are cells that contain the pigment melanin. Melanin protects skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which can burn the skin, and over time, could reduce its elasticity and cause a person to age prematurely. Sun tanning occurs because exposure to sunlight causes the skin to produce more melanin and to darken. The tan fades as these cells move toward the surface and are sloughed off.

Too much exposure to ultraviolet or UV rays can cause sunburn. UV rays penetrate the outer skin layers and pass into the deeper layers, where they can damage or kill skin cells. People who do not have much melanin and sun burn easily should protect themselves by covering up sensitive areas, wearing sun block, limiting their total exposure time, and limiting their sun exposure between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Frequent and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays over many years is the chief cause of skin cancer. Examine skin regularly for development of suspicious growths or changes in an existing skin lesion. Early detection and treatment are key in increasing the cure rate for skin cancer.

Here are some things you can do to help protect you.

For your Eyes

Wear sunglasses year-round whenever you are out in the sun. Sunglasses should block 99-100 percent of both UVA and UVB light.

Wear a hat with at least a 3-inch brim. Hats can block as much as half of all UVB rays from your eyes and eyelids.

Finally, whenever you are outside, seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM, when sunlight is the most intense.

If you detect symptoms of any problems with your eyes or eyelids, be sure to see a physician. Ophthalmologists have the greatest knowledge of eye conditions, while dermatologists are experts on the skin.

Clothing

Clothing is our first line of defense against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and protects us by absorbing or blocking much of this radiation. The more skin you cover, the better. A long-sleeved shirt covers more skin than a t-shirt, especially if it has a high neckline or collar that shields the back of the neck. Likewise, long pants protect more skin than shorts

Prevention Guidelines

Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Do not burn.

Avoid tanning and UV tanning beds.

Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.

Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.

See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

We at On Call Skin Care hope this information was helpful. Please review our website at www.oncallskincare.com to review all the skin care services we offer. Please remember when a minor illness or accident occurs, and your primary care doctor is not available, we are here 7 days a week to help. We have our own laboratory facilities to help us quickly diagnose some illnesses.

Skin Care in the Spring

skin care in the spring

Here are some summer skin tips that can help you keep your skin looking good.

Exfoliate for a cleaner and smoother skin. What this does is remove dead, dulling skin to prevent congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.
Keep your skin hydrated. Increase your regimen’s level of hydration with intensive masques, that can be used one or two times per week,
Drink Plenty of Water.With higher temperatures while you are spending more time outdoors, internal dehydration can result in headaches and dizzy spells. Drink 8 8oz glasses of plain filtered water everyday day.
Always apply enough sunscreen. Most of the time we don’t apply enough sunscreen. Here is what you should apply. One teaspoon for your face and for your body about as much as would fill a shot glass. You should re-apply this every 2 hours.
Soothe Over Exposed Skin. If you didn’t apply enough sunscreen the damage may already be too late. However, you do not need to suffer. Soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness.
Be sure and Repair and treat sun damage.UV light causes photoaging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, whether you have burned your skin or not. When sunlight comes in contact with skin a cascade of damage results (including the stripping of barrier lipids) causing inflammation, production of reactive oxygen molecules that affect healthy cell growth, and stimulation of collagen destructing enzymes.