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NIA K. TEREZAKIS, M.D.
  • Clinical Professor of Dermatology
  • Tulane University Medical School


  • Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology
  • Louisiana State University Medical School
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Moisturizer Myths
& Laser Illusions
vs.
Retinoid Realities
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Retinoids are the most important drugs of the 20th century and it is because of MISCONCEPTIONS that they are not used as much as they should be
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NEW ERA IN COSMETICS
  • COSMECEUTICALS
  • COSMEDICS
  • “TREATMENT” COSMETICS
  • “PERFORMANCE” COSMETICS
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“DARLINGS” OF THE MAGAZINES & MEDIA
  • Anti Oxidants – Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium,  Zinc, Silymacin, Soy, Tea Phenols, Etc.
  • Collagen
  • Lipoic Acid
  • Co-Enzyme Q10
  • Copper Peptides
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PATIENTS MOST COMMON CONCERNS OF A COSMETIC NATURE
  • SKIN: “dryness”, aging, discoloration, wrinkles…
  • HAIR: alopecias, effluviums
  • NAILS: dystrophies, fragile brittle peeling & nail    “fungus”
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UNDERSTANDING DRY SKIN
VS.
THE AGING PHENOMENON
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Sun Damage Photo
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Sun Damage Photo
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Sun Damage Photo
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Sun Damage Photo
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Sun Damage Photo
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REMEMBER:
Only Birthdays and Sunshine Can Make Wrinkles
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THE BEST WRINKLE CREAM?

Is a Sunscreen - Everyday
  • Even When Inside
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TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM!
  • Smooth Skin Past 40
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IS “OLD” SKIN REALLY “DRY” SKIN?
  • Science Vs. Pseudo Science
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Skin Anatomy Illustration
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Skin Anatomy Illustration
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Skin Anatomy Illustration
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Skin Diseases Photo
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Skin Diseases Photo
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Skin Diseases Photo
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Luminous Skin Illustration
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Before and After Photos
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WHAT ARE RETINOIDS?
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IT IS POSSIBLE THAT TOPICAL RETINOIDS MAY PRECLUDE THE NEED FOR SOME PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEEDURES?
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Humorous Photo
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Skin Anatomy Illustration
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Before and After Photos
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Humorous Photo
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Before and After Photos
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Retinoids are the most important drugs of the 20th century and it is because of MISCONCEPTIONS that they are not used as much as they should be
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TOPICAL RETINOIDS
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MISCONCEPTIONS – Myth1
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Before and After Photos
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MISCONCEPTIONS – Myth2
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NO PHOTOCHEMISTRY IS INVOLVED
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Before and After Photos
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Quote – sundamage and retinoids
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RETINOIDS and SUNDAMAGE
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Retinoids Prevent Skin Cancer
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MISCONCEPTIONS – Myth 3
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Humorous Photo
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MISCONCEPTIONS – Myth 4
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Before and After Photos
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Misconceptions – Myth 5
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MIXING RETINOIDS WITH LOTIONS
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Misconceptions – Myth 6
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Misconceptions – Myth 7
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Retinoids Do Not Thin Skin
  • Retinoids Can “Thin” The Stratum Corneum But Do Not Thin the skin
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Skin Anatomy Photo
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Skin Anatomy Photo
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Skin Anatomy Photo
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Before and After Photos
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Misconceptions – Myth 8
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Misconceptions – Myth 7
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Humorous Photo
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Skin Hyperpigmentation
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Before and After Photos
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Definition Of A Laser
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Before and After Photos
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Humorous Photo
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Do You Really Need A Laser?
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Before and After Photos
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Humorous Photo
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Pamphlets
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Before and After Photos
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Skin Anatomy Illustration
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Retinoid Study Photo
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MOST DIFFICULT PROBLEMS IN TREATING PATIENTS:
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Best Strategy
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Before and After Photos
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CONCLUSION
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Photo
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Best Strategy