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Camp Discovery

Albany Dermatology is proud to select a patient between the ages of 8 and 16 with a chronic skin condition to attend the American Academy of Dermatology's Camp Discovery program, a life-changing experience in which dozens of Academy members and other medical professionals volunteer their time in order to provide support and advice to campers. Fun is at the top of the list with activities such as: fishing, swimming, water skiing, arts and crafts. If you know of a potential canidate please e-mail your nomination to Joyce at jrestko@nycap.rr.com by April 5, 2012, to ensure that each referral may have sufficent time for review.

Be Beach Ready by Summer 2012

Top 5 Reasons to Start Laser Hair Removal Today: 1. 20% off two or more areas. 2. 4-5 Sessions possible before Spring w/a 6-8 week regimen. 3. Safe effective results while your summer tan is faded. 4. Quick and virtually painless procedure. 5. Save money on razors and waxing. Call today to schedule appointment w/Lindsey or Ari!!!

Derm Corner

There is no such thing as "safe indoor tanning". Happy 2012!! Amongst your resolutions this year should be the cessation of indoor tanning. Tan skin is not healthy skin. According to the World Health Organization people who expose themselves to the UVA and UVB rays in tanning beds have a 75% increased risk of developing a melanoma skin cancer. This puts indoor tanning beds on a list of carcinogens equivalent to tobacco products. To make matters worse, indoor tanning may be addicting. A few studies have shown that there is an increase in dopamine release in the brains of patients who frequently tan. This is why so many people continue to tan because they state that it "makes them feel good". If you must have color, there are over the counter tanning lotions, creams and pads as well as many spray tanning parlors in the capital district. So, please think twice before making your next visit to the tanning hut. Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer that is now considered the most common cancer among people ages 25-29. If left too long, it can metastasize and become deadly. If you are unsure of what to check your skin for, you should see a Dermatologist or primary care physician. Have a safe, healthy and joyous New Year!

Lindsey's Valentine's Day Special

January 16 - February 14, 2012 Buy a GIFT CERTIFICATE for $50.00 or more and receive a FREE Mini-Facial!

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Lindsey's Corner

Autumn provides a bounty of nutritional delights for the seasonal eater. As the seasons change our skin and bodies change along with it. Here are the top TEN BEAUTY foods of fall to help balance your body and skin. 1. APPLES - vitamin C and quercetin. 2. DATES - vitamin B 3. CARROTS - Beta and Alpha carotene. 4. CAULIFLOWER - sulfur compounds, B5, B6 and vitamin C. 5. GARLIC - sulfur compounds. 6. BROCCOLI - vitamin C, sulfur and certain amino acids. 7. SWEET POTATOES - alpha and beta carotene, lutein, vitamin A, B6 and C. 8. KALE - vitamin C and calcium. 9. BUTTERNUT SQUASH - vitamin A. 10. FIGS - phenols. VITAMIN GUIDE TO YOUR SKIN - Vitamin A - helps form maintain healthy skin, hair, mucous membranes. Vitamin B5, B6 - supports healthy skin and normal red blood cell formation. Vitamin C - is helpful in treating prolonged sun exposure in skin. Sulfur Compound - works to remove harmful and aging toxin such as lead and mercury. Alpha and Beta Carotenes - they rejuvenate your skin and organs. Lutein - anti-aging particles that protect you against skin damagefrom the sun. Phenol - anti-bodies that help skin from premature aging and disease.

Esthetic Consult Notice

As of November 1, 2011, all Esthetic Consults must be guaranteed by a credit card. All No-Shows for Esthetic Consults will be charged a $65.00 fee.

High Speed & Virtually Pain Free Laser Hair Removal

Our new Lightsheer DUET hair removal laser offers two hair removal options in one machine. A smaller sized (9mm x 9mm) handpiece which is ideal for small or bony areas such as the lip, chin, or around the ankles. But best of all this laser also has a much larger (22mm x 35mm) handpiece. This larger size laser has been combined with vacuum assist technology to treat much larger body areas with virtually no pain. Call now for a consult.

Dr. Robert G. Shoss received his dermatology training at Albany Medical Center Hospital after graduating from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio.

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Physician Assistant

Ari J. Fisher, MPAS, RPA-C has been with Albany Dermatology since 2001, and was previously employed at the Albany Medical Center where he practiced in the departments of medicine and emergency medicine.

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Jessica A. Dunton, MPAS, RPA-C, joined Albany Dermatology in June 2010. She is a graduate of the Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program. She also holds a BA in Biology from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY.

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Esthetician

Lindsey Swint is one of the newest members of our office having joined us in August 2009. Lindsey is a licensed Aesthetician who graduated in June 2006 from the Aesthetic Science Institute.

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