NOVEMBER 2018 WITH SUNFLOWER DERMATOLOGY & MEDICAL DAY SPA IN THIS ISSUE: 2 Stump the Doctor 7 Ladies’ Night 3 Kind Words Update & Referral Program 5 Eclipse Rx News 8 Product of Staff Spotlight & 6 the Month Announcement ACNE: 3 Tips that Matter COMMON DISORDERS THAT TRANSCEND AGE Tip #1: Acne should NOT be treated by tanning. “Acne changes with A common misconception is that time age because hormones spent in a tanning bed will help alleviate acne. That’s simply not true. Phototherapy, change with age.” when used under the supervision of a – DR. MATTHYS doctor, can be beneficial to some skin issues, notably psoriasis. Going to an indoor tanning bed, however, is not the same thing as medically administered phototherapy. Not only is the light used during indoor tanning poorly defined, but the extent to which tanning salons comply with state and federal regulations is poor. “According to a study performed in North Carolina, the extent to which commercial tanning facilities comply is poor, with only 1 out of 32 commercial tanning establishments within complete compliance of state and federal guidelines.”[1] “The National Center for Biotechnology… Continued on Page 4 HAVE A QUESTION FOR OUR DOCTORS? EMAIL US AT [email protected] WITH SUBJECT LINE “Stump the Doctor” ? stump the doctor Q. Should I use only nature. For example, Digoxin, a “natural” products? treatment used for patients with heart disease, was extracted A. The internet, email and of from the Foxglove plant. And, course, TV, has made the while doxycycline, a treatment phenomenon of “all natural” used for acne, is not plant or quite pervasive in our culture. animal based, it is on the List There is, at current, a very strong of Essential Medicines by the push to move away from any World Health Organization. standard medical process and These medicines are defined as products. The DIY process for the most important medicines skin care is no different. People in a basic health system. Plus, are making there own lip poison ivy is all “natural”, but I balms, toothpaste, moisturizers would strongly advise against and exfoliating masks. putting this on your skin. So, While all of these products while natural products have an may or may not be helpful, allure, they are not without the my point in discussing this is same potential of side effects to remind patients that these and misuse as prescription processes are no safer or more medications. effective (statistically speaking) Always remember to tell each than prescription products. of your doctors exactly what The only good versus bad has you are taking or using on your been somewhat “invented” skin, natural and otherwise. by media and stories on the This will aid in our quest for internet. you to have better skin for a I am not wanting to be con- better life®. troversial, but this is true. In fact, many of the most common medicines were discovered in 2// SUNFLOWERDERMATOLOGY.COM Q. My skin looks great! idea because of the time it Can I stop my treatment? may take people to healthy again. They will be ok for a A. Probably not. Let’s take acne, while, but it (acne, psoriasis, for example. Acne is the rosacea and even eczema) most common skin condition always comes back to some affecting my patients, and it level. Then, it may be harder is what would be considered to control than before we a chronic condition. In fact, stopped the medicine. The most people rarely out grow reason we schedule follow acne. It may wax and wane up appointments is to see over a lifetime, but it rarely goes how well you are doing and completely away. Therefore, decrease your medicine one should continue on some as much as possible. We all form of treatment regularly for believe that less is more when best results. it comes to medicine, but we rarely can stop everything, The reason I bring this up completely. Therefore, before is because all of us want a stopping your medicine, see start and stop solution to us at a follow up appointment. our problems. So, routinely Then, we can insure you will I hear from patients how have better skin for a better they stopped their medicine life®. because the were doing so well. This happens with acne, CAN YOU STUMP THE DOCTOR? psoriasis, rosacea and even SEND US YOUR QUESTION! eczema. This may be a bad kind words “ I am scheduled? for 2 visits per week. Every visit is a pleasure from beginning to end. Great location, great interior decor, all staff are really nice, and the free cookies are addictive! I really can’t stop saying enough nice things about the experience. I will give it a 10 out of 10.” – LYNN W. SKIN DEEP WITH SUNFLOWER DERMATOLOGY // NOVEMBER 2018 // 3 Continued from Front Cover… ACNE: 3 Tips that Matter …Information has been unable Tip #3: Acne changes with age. to identify any clinical trials that Acne changes with age because support the use of tanning bed UV hormones change with age. light to treat acne vulgaris.”[2] For men, it’s testosterone: as Tip #2: Homemade scrubs aren’t young men and boys, testosterone effective treatments. increases and more oil is produced on the skin. Think of oil as oxygen I understand the impetus to for acne—oil is the oxygen that Google or search Pinterest for allows bacteria to grow. a homemade scrub or mask to try to treat acne. But here’s the For women, acne can flare more thing: as your doctor, I am highly intensely with their cycle. And motivated to cure your acne and as women age, their ratio of help you heal. That’s my only goal female hormones (i.e.: estrogen) when you come to see me. To be starts to decline as their male blunt, I have more information hormones (i.e.: testosterone) starts than you do, and I know what will to increase. That’s why aging work for your particular issue(s). women experience hair loss and start to see facial hair. Can you spend lots of money on OTC cleansers and whip up Younger women can be treated “cures” in your kitchen? Yes. for acne with hormones (birth control pills), oral antibiotics, Will they be as effective as the and retinoids. Older women are regimen I prescribe for you? No. treated with testosterone blocking Think of all the moving parts in medicines to balance hormonal figuring out what will work best for fluctuations. your skin: you have to understand Come see us, so we can provide the cause of your acne; you have better skin for a better life®. to understand the difference between products that are Sincerely, effective and those that are too Brian Matthys, DO drying; you have to know when Medical Director to use a product and when to try Sunflower Dermatology & something else. Medical Day Spa 4 // SUNFLOWERDERMATOLOGY.COM LIFE LESSONS SUN PROTECTION BEHAVIORS & HABITS CAN BE INSTILLED Proper sun protection in children is of paramount importance. Early skin type evaluation and an understanding of the unique nature of early skin creates a harbinger of preventive health strategies. Like vaccines and well visits, sun protective strategies and protocols can assist children (and their parents) develop a life time of healthy habits that extend well being. The Eclipse Rx® Personal UV Monitoring Device is an extremely helpful tool for keeping sun exposure in check. With gentle reminders to reapply sunscreen and alerts to move out of the sun when maximum UV exposure has been reached, the Eclipse Rx device can be a wonderful tool for creating healthy sun habits and behaviors for every member of the family. Learn more about the innovative technology and engineering behind Eclipse Rx on our website www.EclipseRx.com. SKIN DEEP WITH SUNFLOWER DERMATOLOGY // NOVEMBER 2018 // 5 staff spotlight BAILEY KOPP What is your rolehello at Sunflower Dermatology? I am a aesthetician, and I have been working at Sunflower Dermatology for 4 months. What is your favorite part about your job? I love seeing patients for their monthly facials! I can help them reach their skin goals by sharing my knowledge of products, and educating them about the importance of daily sunscreen. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy spending time with my family back in St. Louis, trying all the yummy restaurants in KC, walking my dog Willow to the Plaza for a coffee, and binge watching Bravo’s Real Housewives. a bittersweet move… congratulate our lead Aesthetician,We at Sunflower Allie want Summers to who has recently accepted a new Aesthetician position “ I am incredibly grateful for my in New York City. Her move time and experience at Sunflower will be bittersweet. We are all Dermatology. While I am going to incredibly excited and proud miss everyone dearly, I feel good about entrusting our cosmetic of her, but will miss her patients in the hands of Aesthe- immensely. We are sending tician, Bailey. Both she and the her off with lots of love and entire team at Sunflower is best wishes! committed to maintaining the highest level of care.” – Allie 6 // SUNFLOWERDERMATOLOGY.COM LNO hello 2019 EVENT DATE MOVED… ANNUAL 2019 LADIES’ REFERRAL PROGRAM NIGHT OUT & We truly appreciate your 1ST ANNIVERSARY referrals! Our business grows when we make you CELEBRATION OF happy and you tell others OUR SKINCEUTICALS® about your experience ADVANCED CLINICAL SPA at our practice. Thank you in advance! NEW DATE: THURSDAY, HERE’S HOW JANUARY 24, 2019 IT WORKS: 5:30PM – 7:30PM • Receive 1 contest entry SUNFLOWER DERMATOLOGY for your 1st referral & MEDICAL DAY SPA • Receive 4 contest entries 1805 NW PLATTE ROAD for your 2nd referral RIVERSIDE, MO 64150 • Receive 6 contest entries for your 3rd and each Cocktails.