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Refresh your skincare routine this fall with tips from Dr. Whitney Bowe and Lindsey Calla
Celebrity dermatologist and acne expert, Dr. Whitney Bowe and wellness expert Lindsey Calla, have teamed up to give you these helpful tips.
Dr. Whitney Bowe is committed to helping her patients achieve the best version of their skin. With years of expertise in the field of dermatology, she's here to help you get started:
"Clean up" your diet: Nutrition may influence acne for some people.1 Maintaining a diet of low glycemic index foods like non-starchy vegetables, steel-cut oatmeal and most fruits has been associated with improvements in acne.1, 2, 3 You may also want to avoid refined carbohydrates, like white bread or white rice.1
Get a good night's rest: One study showed that the risk of experiencing higher levels of stress may increase by 14 percent for every hour of sleep you lose.4,5 "Knowing that stress can trigger acne, there is no excuse not to get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night," 4,6,7 says Dr. Bowe.
Talk to your dermatologist: It's important to visit your dermatologist to discuss treatment options and figure out what works best for you. "One medication I prescribe my acne patients 12 years or older is ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5%, the only acne treatment with active ingredient topical dapsone. ACZONE® treats inflammatory and noninflammatory acne,"8,9 says Dr. Bowe.
Wellness expert Lindsey Calla lives by these simple tips:
Sip on matcha: Matcha has a high concentration of antioxidants.10 Try it in a latte or add it to your morning green smoothie.
Stretch it out, take a breath: Engaging in a form of relaxation such as yoga, tai chi or meditation can greatly reduce stress, which may cause acne to flare in women.6,11 I also recommend taking five to ten minutes at the beginning or end of your day to focus on deep breathing in order to relax.11
Break a sweat: Regular exercise is important for overall well-being and can improve some skin conditions that are worsened by stress.12,13 Exercise may also help reduce stress by increasing the production of endorphins.12,13
APPROVED USE
ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5% is a prescription medicine used on your skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have; glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) or higher than normal levels of methemoglobin in your blood (methemoglobinemia). Talk to your doctor about any medications you're using including topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO). Use of BPO with ACZONE® Gel may cause your skin and facial hair to temporarily turn yellow or orange at the site of application.
ACZONE® Gel, 5% may cause serious side effects, including:
• a decrease of oxygen in your blood caused by a certain type of abnormal red blood cell (methemoglobinemia). If your lips, nail beds or the inside of your mouth turns grey or blue, stop using ACZONE® Gel 5% and get medical help right away.
• a breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) for some people with G6PD deficiency using ACZONE® Gel 5%. If you get any of the following signs and symptoms such as back pain, breathlessness, tiredness/weakness , dark-brown urine, fever, and yellow or pale skin, stop using ACZONE® Gel 5% and call your doctor right away.
The most common side effects of ACZONE® Gel are dryness, redness, oiliness, and peeling of the skin being treated.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Click here for full Prescribing Information
Click here to visit the ACZONE® website
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1 Mahmood, S. Bowe, W. Diet and Acne Update: Carbohydrates Emerge as the Main Culprit. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2014: 13(4): 428-435.
2 American Diabetes Association. "Glycemic Index and Diabetes." Available online at: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/glycemic-index-and-diabetes.html. Last accessed on May 20, 2015.
3 American Academy of Dermatology. "Diet and acne." Available online at: https://www.aad.org/dw/monthly/2012/acne/diet-and-acne#allpages. Last accessed on March 18, 2015.
4 American Academy of Dermatology. "Stress and Skin." Available online at: http://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/stress-and-skin. Last accessed on September 15, 2014.
5 Glozier, N. et al. Short Sleep Duration in Prevalent and Persistent Psychological Distress in Young Adults: The DRIVE Study, 2010; 33 (9); 1139-1145.
6 Williams, H. Acne Vulgaris. Lancet. 2012. 379: 361-72
7 National Sleep Foundation. "How Much Sleep Do We Really Need." Available at: http://sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need/page/0%2C1/. Last accessed on February 10, 2015.
8 ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5% U.S. Prescribing Information.
9 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations. Available at: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/. Accessed May 1, 2015.
10 Komes, D. Green tea preparation and its influence on the content of bioactive compounds. Food Research International. 2010: (43) 167-176.
11 American Heart Association. "Four Ways to Deal With Stress." http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/FourWaystoDealWithStress/Four-Ways-to-Deal-with-Stress_UCM_307996_Article.jsp Last accessed on May 20, 2015.
12 Mayo Clinic. "Exercise and Stress." Available online at: Stress and Exercise reference: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469. Last accessed on January 8, 2014.
13 Jaret, P. "Exercise for Healthy Skin." Available online at: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/exercise. Last accessed on January 8, 2015.
Dr. Whitney Bowe is committed to helping her patients achieve the best version of their skin. With years of expertise in the field of dermatology, she's here to help you get started:
"Clean up" your diet: Nutrition may influence acne for some people.1 Maintaining a diet of low glycemic index foods like non-starchy vegetables, steel-cut oatmeal and most fruits has been associated with improvements in acne.1, 2, 3 You may also want to avoid refined carbohydrates, like white bread or white rice.1
Get a good night's rest: One study showed that the risk of experiencing higher levels of stress may increase by 14 percent for every hour of sleep you lose.4,5 "Knowing that stress can trigger acne, there is no excuse not to get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night," 4,6,7 says Dr. Bowe.
Talk to your dermatologist: It's important to visit your dermatologist to discuss treatment options and figure out what works best for you. "One medication I prescribe my acne patients 12 years or older is ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5%, the only acne treatment with active ingredient topical dapsone. ACZONE® treats inflammatory and noninflammatory acne,"8,9 says Dr. Bowe.
Wellness expert Lindsey Calla lives by these simple tips:
Sip on matcha: Matcha has a high concentration of antioxidants.10 Try it in a latte or add it to your morning green smoothie.
Stretch it out, take a breath: Engaging in a form of relaxation such as yoga, tai chi or meditation can greatly reduce stress, which may cause acne to flare in women.6,11 I also recommend taking five to ten minutes at the beginning or end of your day to focus on deep breathing in order to relax.11
Break a sweat: Regular exercise is important for overall well-being and can improve some skin conditions that are worsened by stress.12,13 Exercise may also help reduce stress by increasing the production of endorphins.12,13
APPROVED USE
ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5% is a prescription medicine used on your skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have; glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) or higher than normal levels of methemoglobin in your blood (methemoglobinemia). Talk to your doctor about any medications you're using including topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO). Use of BPO with ACZONE® Gel may cause your skin and facial hair to temporarily turn yellow or orange at the site of application.
ACZONE® Gel, 5% may cause serious side effects, including:
• a decrease of oxygen in your blood caused by a certain type of abnormal red blood cell (methemoglobinemia). If your lips, nail beds or the inside of your mouth turns grey or blue, stop using ACZONE® Gel 5% and get medical help right away.
• a breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) for some people with G6PD deficiency using ACZONE® Gel 5%. If you get any of the following signs and symptoms such as back pain, breathlessness, tiredness/weakness , dark-brown urine, fever, and yellow or pale skin, stop using ACZONE® Gel 5% and call your doctor right away.
The most common side effects of ACZONE® Gel are dryness, redness, oiliness, and peeling of the skin being treated.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Click here for full Prescribing Information
Click here to visit the ACZONE® website
APC54RW15
® marks owned by Allergan, Inc.
Click here for Privacy Statement and Terms of Use
1 Mahmood, S. Bowe, W. Diet and Acne Update: Carbohydrates Emerge as the Main Culprit. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2014: 13(4): 428-435.
2 American Diabetes Association. "Glycemic Index and Diabetes." Available online at: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/glycemic-index-and-diabetes.html. Last accessed on May 20, 2015.
3 American Academy of Dermatology. "Diet and acne." Available online at: https://www.aad.org/dw/monthly/2012/acne/diet-and-acne#allpages. Last accessed on March 18, 2015.
4 American Academy of Dermatology. "Stress and Skin." Available online at: http://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/stress-and-skin. Last accessed on September 15, 2014.
5 Glozier, N. et al. Short Sleep Duration in Prevalent and Persistent Psychological Distress in Young Adults: The DRIVE Study, 2010; 33 (9); 1139-1145.
6 Williams, H. Acne Vulgaris. Lancet. 2012. 379: 361-72
7 National Sleep Foundation. "How Much Sleep Do We Really Need." Available at: http://sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need/page/0%2C1/. Last accessed on February 10, 2015.
8 ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5% U.S. Prescribing Information.
9 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations. Available at: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/. Accessed May 1, 2015.
10 Komes, D. Green tea preparation and its influence on the content of bioactive compounds. Food Research International. 2010: (43) 167-176.
11 American Heart Association. "Four Ways to Deal With Stress." http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/FourWaystoDealWithStress/Four-Ways-to-Deal-with-Stress_UCM_307996_Article.jsp Last accessed on May 20, 2015.
12 Mayo Clinic. "Exercise and Stress." Available online at: Stress and Exercise reference: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469. Last accessed on January 8, 2014.
13 Jaret, P. "Exercise for Healthy Skin." Available online at: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/exercise. Last accessed on January 8, 2015.
