Crinkly Eyes Look Good on Santa, But Not You

This is part 1 in a series of 3, which is designed to help you take action to protect and enhance the health and appearance of your skin. First, wrinkles are caused by thinning or atrophy of the skin and dryness or loss of moisture. Plus, the everyday movement of your eye muscles breaks down the structural collagen fibers, which leads to wrinkles.

 Follow these four simple steps to improve the health and appearance of your eyelids. First, begin by applying a collagen breakdown inhibitor. An example is a product that contains a very effective Vitamin A medicine. Second, apply a UV protective agent that prevents premature collagen breakdown, such as Rejuvenate. Third apply a mild surface skin tightener and moisturizer that effectively communicates with receptors in your skin. My recommendation is to use a product we carry here at AnewSkin Dermatology, called Peptide Plus Eye Treatment each morning, which provides for an immediate skin tightening effect. Fourth, Botox balancing will help avoid the daily excessive muscle breakdown of collagen fibers that lead to deepening of wrinkles. A three minute treatment 2 or 3 times per year will allow your skin to smooth and heal. Taken together these four steps can make a tremendous difference in the health and attractiveness of your eyes, one of your most important attributes. Next, we will explain “Dark Circles,” the causes and the treatments.

Hair Raising News: American Laser Centers Bankrupt!

The American Laser Centers have filed for bankruptcy which could mean that all those laser treatment “packages” may turn into a worthless “bag,” reports Reuters. Confused, people who went into the ALC never even saw a physician and didn’t know it was not a medical practice. By skirting the law, such businesses could deceive consumers into believing a doctor was on the premises and would evaluate their condition, or at least would be summoned if harm comes during treatments by non-physicians. According to Carolyn Jacob, M.D., member of the ASDS, laser hair removal is a medical surgical procedure that is more than just “zapping” unwanted hairs. It is a medical procedure that reduces the amount of hair growth through a series of treatments, usually given every six to eight weeks, and should be performed by a qualified physician under direct, on-site supervision of a physician. Dr. Rosio, with offices in El Dorado Hills and Auburn, wants to reach out to people who have lost time and money in laser treatment packages that they can no longer redeem. When a patient with an unredeemable laser treatment package from the American Laser Center buys a package with AnewSkin Dermatology, they will receive a physician dermatologist diagnostic evaluation complimentary ($90 value) and a complimentary treatment (up to $100 value). You can find more information on Dr. Rosio’s experience and skills with laser treatments on AnewSkin Dermatology’s blog.

New Food as Medicine

Proper nutrition is a very important in maintaining a healthy body. Recently, there have been some new discoveries of beneficial effects food has on your health and your body when fighting off disease. “Anatabloc, an extract from foods such as peppers, green tomatoes, and tobacco leaf, has proven to have beneficial effects in animal models with Alzheimer’s and thyroid disorders,” reports the UK Daily Mail. Board certified Dermatologist Dr. Tim Rosio says that “I like to educate my patients on the benefits that certain foods have on our bodies. This is just another great example of how eating well can improve your health and help ward of diseases.” Psoriasis is a skin problem where there is an overgrowth of skin cells in certain areas, like the elbows, that become hard and rough. An anti-inflammatory diet has been shown to help reduce inflammation. Vegetables, fruit, oily fish, cinnamon and turmeric all have anti-inflammatory properties. Dr. Rosio, who has offices in El Dorado Hills and Auburn, treats several patients that suffer from psoriasis. “Reducing the inflammation in the skin is the first step on the road to recovery,” says Dr. Rosio. Eating fish and/or fish supplements is a great way to start reducing the inflammation and healing from Psoriasis.

Wear Your Yellow for Support!

Sunday October 2^nd is Livestrong Cancer Awareness Day.  Dr. Tim Rosio is going to be joining Team REVOLUTION as they bike during the Bistro 2 Bistro ride in El Dorado Hills. Dr. Rosio will be educating people about the importance of preventing, diagnosing and treating skin cancer EARLY. We will be giving away lots of FREE gifts including: Sunscreen, Work-out Towels, Sport Visors, A Gucci Style Avene Watch, A New Skin elegant Lip Balm, Silky Smooth Laser Hair Removal treatments ($100 value), Cosmetic Botox treatments, and so much more. So come and see our booth after the ride and join Dr. Rosio in his fight against cancer.

Football and Skin Care for Men!

The Fall has arrived and football season is in full swing. That means that more of you men out there are motivated to play some competitive games yourself with your friends and family. There’s nothing more enjoyable than throwing the ball around in your front yard during halftime. But Men’s skincare is different than Women’s skincare.  Men require a balance between moisturizing and exfoliating products. Here are some tips for you manly men in need of a different skin care regimen.

Outdoor Games Means a Need for Sunscreen:

Even though the sun isn’t as high and the days are shorter, there is still a need to put on that sunscreen when playing sports outside. The sun is the number one culprit for aging and skin cancer and disease. So next time your out, pick up a good SPF 30 sun block before you pick up that football.

Watch Out for the Acne Treatments!

The more you sweat the more you’re prone to breakouts. Establishing a good acne treatment plan will help keep your skin looking good. The air gets drier in the fall and you may be collecting more dead skin cells which can cause breakouts. Using a good exfoliant helps slough off those skin cells and keep your skin clear. Follow with a moisturizer that will help keep the skin from getting dry and flaky. 

The Mountain Man Beard:

Fall is the time of year that every male thinks about growing in that full “Mountain Man” beard.  But with that devishly handsome beard, may also come ingrown hairs and an increase in oil production. If you shave every day, you may be experiencing red bumps and irritation. But whether you’re letting your Five O’clock shadow grow or making it disappear, exfoliating cleanser is the key against ingrown hairs.

The next time you pick up that football try out YOUR quarterback arm, remember these tips to protect your skin and keep it looking good. If you want to get an expert’s opinion, come in for an appointment with Dr. Rosio at ANewSKIN Dermatology in El Dorado Hills or Auburn, CA.

Live on the Boulevard with Lena Mosely and The Badd Blues Band

Come catch one of the last two shows in the El Dorado Town Center this Thursday. Live on the Boulevard only runs for two more weeks. This Thursday’s featuring artist will be Leno Mosely and the Badd Blues Band. A New Skin Dermatology will have a booth set up near the vendor’s area and we will be giving away free prizes! If you come early you can play our Pop for Prizes game, where you can win anything from a Laser Hair Removal Treatment to a discounted Botox treatment.  Dr. Timothy Rosio and his staff will be happy to answer any questions about your skin. A New Skin Dermatology is located in the El Dorado Town Center on the second floor above the Wells Fargo Building.

Laser Tattoo Removal Day THIS Wednesday

Tired of looking at that tattoo that got years ago? Does that “reminder” of an earlier decision no longer fit with your lifestyle or goals? Or perhaps you noticed new headlines and recent studies showing job discrimination in many businesses, and new military rules blocking hiring recruits with tattoos. This has caused an increase in the number of people  seeking to remove their tattoo in order to obtain and advance their employment.  This Wednesday, Sept. 14th, ANewSKIN Dermatology is offering you a solution!  ANewSkin Dermatology is hosting a Laser Tattoo Removal Day from 10 AM-11 AM.  Even radiation tattoos and traumatic “road rash” or explosion injury tattoos can be removed safely with Dr. Rosio’s expertise in laser treatment. If this is something you would like to do or have been thinking about doing for a long time….NOW is the time! Space is limited, so the sooner the better. We want to help you forget those “regrets.”   Call us today to make your appointment at the El Dorado Hills Office in the El Dorado Town Center.

Dr. Rosio Emphasizes the Importance of Proper Hair Care

Many patients come to see Dermatologist Dr. Tim Rosio at AnewSKIN Dermatology with concerns about their brittle, damaged hair.  Although the trendiest hairstyles and dyes may look fantastic, Dr. Rosio cautions women who subject their hair continuously to unforgiving chemicals and hot styling tools.  After prolonged damage, hair loses its luster, and becomes frail and lifeless.  Dr. Rosio emphasizes the importance of a proper hair care regimen in order to improve hair appearance and strength. 

Dr. Rosio shares some knowledge and tips from dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, and professor at Duke University School of Medicine, who spoke at the 69^th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology on Feb. 4, 2011 about proper hair care. 

At this conference in New Orleans, Dr. Draelos taught, “One of the most common misconceptions about hair is that it is alive, when in fact hair is nonliving and does not heal itself once it is injured.  For this reason, once the hair is damaged it cannot heal itself except through new hair growth at the scalp. Women need to understand that the very things that they do to hair to make it appear beautiful, such as using hair dyes, perms and products that straighten the hair will eventually end up damaging the hair’s structure and ultimately affect its appearance.”

What Causes Chemical Hair Damage?

Dr. Rosio says that hair damage and lack of shine results when the outside of the hair cuticle, made of a protective fat layer, is stripped. One of the most common criminals of hair damage is chemicals, which degrade hair of its usual moisturizers. When hair loses its natural moisturizers, it stops holding its style and becomes frizzy.

“Many products have been developed to counter the effects of over-processed hair, and regular moisturizing is a must for women with visible signs of hair damage,” said Dr. Draelos.

Dr. Draelos offers her advice to battle chemical hair damage:

• “Use conditioning shampoos and conditioners regularly to improve the appearance of frizzy hair. 2-in-1 shampoos that remove oil from the scalp, clean the hair, then condition the hair in the rinse phase also are good choices.
• Look for products containing dimethicone, which is available in shampoos, conditioners, sprays and creams. This ingredient has been shown to decrease static electricity, increase shine and improve manageability. 
• Try newly introduced hair serums, which are applied by a few drops on the hands and rubbed through the length of the hair (but should not be applied directly to the scalp). 
• Stop dyeing your hair and opt for hair’s natural hair color instead. 
• If you must dye your hair, stay “on shade” – or dye the hair within three color shades of its natural color. Dyeing hair darker, rather than lighter, also is generally better.”

Give Hair a Break from Heat

Another frequent source of hair harm is heat. The damage results from water in the hair being converted to steam when it is heated, which causes hair to lose its flexibility when the cuticle breaks down.   Easily breakable hair, frizzy split ends, and burnt smelly hair are all results of heat damage. “Unfortunately, heat damaged hair is irreparable and will only improve when it is cut off and healthy hair is allowed to grow in,” says Dr. Rosio.

Dr. Draelos offered these tips for heat-damaged hair:

• “Allow hair to air dry when possible.
• When using a hairdryer, do not use the highest heat setting immediately. Start out on the lowest heat setting first, then gradually increase heat. 
• To straighten hair with a ceramic iron, put a moist towel in the device to protect the hair from direct heat. 
• Look for temperature-controlled devices to control the amount of direct heat to hair. 
• Moisturizing the hair regularly will help the appearance of heat damaged hair to some degree, but stopping the source of heat damage is essential.”

Straightening hair comes at a price

Keratin hair straightening, which combines chemicals AND heat, has become extremely popular at most salons. 

For women considering keratin hair straightening, Dr. Draelos offers these suggestions to women thinking about keratin hair straightening:

• “Avoid this procedure if you have tightly kinked hair, as it will not work in rearranging the natural hair bonds.
• To minimize hair damage and loss, extend the time between treatments. 
• When washing hair, use a generous amount of conditioner to make hair less brittle. 
• If hair becomes frizzy and brittle, stop the procedure and let new hair growth replace damaged hair.”

Every Day Hair Care Tips from Dr. Draelos

• “The less you do to your hair, the better. Avoid over-styling or processing hair.
• Be sure to wash the scalp, which is where the oil is, and then let shampoo run through the hair. Shampoo is meant to clean the scalp primarily and can damage the hair if overused. 
• Let how oily your scalp is determine how often you wash your hair. If your scalp is oily, wash hair more frequently than if the scalp was drier. 
• Conditioner should be used on the ends of the hair, not on the scalp, for best results. 
• Pick a shampoo and conditioner based on your hair shape, such as curly or straight, and your hair condition, such as damaged, fine, or frizzy. These products don’t need to be expensive to work well for your hair. 
• Wear a hat to protect hair from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. “

Dr. Tim Rosio hopes you find Dr. Draelo’s expertise in hair care to be helpful and can take her advice into careful consideration when planning hair treatments and care.   Dr. Rosio can be reached at AnewSKIN Dermatology at his El Dorado Hills, CA and Auburn, CA offices and he urges you to contact your dermatologist with any concerns of brittle, damaged hair or hair loss.

Healty Skin is 'Made in the Shade'



Shade Structure sponsored by Dr. Tim Rosio at AnewSKIN



Dermatologists have been helping to add sun shade structures to communities, schools, and non-profit centers with grants and education. Dr. Tim Rosio, a Sacramento region board certified dermatologist in El Dorado Hills, California says that  dermatologists are receiving much more moral support now that nonprofit organizations are saying that playing outdoors is a great way to prevent or deal with growing obesity in children. 



A recent article in USA Today (6/30, Szabo) reports, "At a time when one-third of children are obese or overweight, a movement is growing to provide more shade at playgrounds, parks and pools, both to reduce future cancer risk and promote exercise." As a result, "across the USA, communities are working to make school play areas greener, with more trees, shrubs and natural shade," says Richard Louv, co-founder of the Children & Nature Network, a non-profit group encouraging youngsters to play outdoors. However, trees take years to grow.  In the meantime, some schools and municipalities are erecting shade structures over playgrounds so children can avoid overexposure to the sun. Over the past several years, both the American Academy of Dermatology and the non-profit Shade Foundation, founded by a melanoma survivor, have donated grants to construct shade structures for children. Despite the AAD’s generosity thus far, those seeking grants for shade structures greatly exceed funding, and the AAD could only award 37 grants among some 500 applicants in 2010.



Shade structure sponsored by Dr. Rosio at AnewSKIN



About the AAD Shade Structure Program Each year the American Academy of Dermatology sponsors a Shade Structure program for schools across the nation to receive $8,000 grants towards building a Shade Structure at their school to shield the children from harmful Ultraviolet rays. Each shade structure comes equipped with a permanent sign displaying the AAD’s "Be Sun Smart" messages to promote the importance of sun safety.  Additionally, each of these schools is sponsored by a dermatologist of the AAD. Stanford trained dermatologist, Dr. Tim Rosio has sponsored a total of four schools in the past three years.



AnewSKIN Dermatology Helps Those in Need with Donated Used Cell Phones

AnewSKIN Dermatology and Survivors in Action team up through the 911 Cell Phone Bank to help ensure that all crime victims, seniors, and others in the nation have an emergency cell phone!  A drop off box for used cell phones at both our El Dorado Hills and Auburn, CA Dermatology offices will be coming soon!  We will keep you updated with more information!

Visit 911cellphonebank.org for more information and ways you can help!