Dr. Lorrie Klein’s Blog

The Clarisonic MD Skin Care System is my favorite product this week and one of my favorite gift ideas for the holidays. This device is a must for teens and adults prone to acne, nothing cleans the skin and pores better than the Clarisonic MD.  It also helps all skin care products, including rejuvenation products, penetrate deeper into the skin, so anyone who cares about how their skin looks will love this product.

CLARISONIC® MD, only available from physicians is manufactured by the makers of the Sonicare® toothbrush. Utilizing the same sonic technology which has reinvented the way we clean our teeth the CLARISONIC® Skin Care System now cleanses our skin. We carry it at my dermatology office and at both Euro Day Spa (Golden Lantern) and Euro Day Spa, Salon & Laser Center (La Paz Road).  Although we have the physician model which has higher speeds and can treat the entire body, you do NOT need an appointment to get it, just stop by.  Print this page and bring it with you to receive $30 off!  If you would like to read more about it or order the Clarisonic Skin Care System online, visit our website.  This offer expires 12/24/08.

How many of you suffer from the annoying red bumps on the outside of your upper arms?  This condition, known as Keratosis Pilaris is very common and can also affect thighs and cheeks.  It is genetic and can affect anyone, but it is most commonly seen in older children, teens, young adults and women.  It mproves with age for most people but some have it until middle age.  As I never see it in seniors, I assume everyone eventually grows out of it.

There is no cure for keratosis pilaris.  It is actually not considered a disease, just a condition in which the hair follicles get plugged up with keratin, a protein your skin produces.  It can be minimized however.

This is what I recomend to my patients to improve their “KP”: use a Clarisonic Pro (this is a device used for deep cleaning the skin but also helps smooth out KP bumps.)  The Pro version is only available through physicians and has a special speed for use on the body.  After treating the area with the Clarisonic Pro apply a strong glycolic body lotion to help exfoliate the keratin plugs.  I recommend Neostrata Lotion Plus or LK Glycolic Hand and Body Lotion (one of my own skin care products.)  Repeat daily and you will definitely see an improvement.  Nothing can “cure” keratosis pilaris but it can be improved and made to look much better.

Send me your comments and questions if you have KP.

Follow this link to this week’s skin care tip of the week on using Clarisonic Pro to smooth out KP bumps.

The Clarisonic MD Skin Care System is my favorite product this week. CLARISONIC® MD, only available from physicians is manufactured by the makers of the Sonicare® toothbrush. Utilizing the same sonic technology which has reinvented the way we clean our teeth the CLARISONIC® Skin Care System now cleanses our skin. We carry it at my dermatology office and at both Euro Day Spa (Golden Lantern) and Euro Day Spa, Salon & Laser Center (La Paz Road).  Although we have the physician model which has higher speeds and can treat the entire body, you do NOT need an appointment to get it, just stop by.  Print this page and bring it with you to receive $30 off!  If you would like to read more about it or order the Clarisonic Skin Care System online, visit our website.  This offer expires 8/22/08.