Comments on: Greetings From Mexico! http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/ The SkinTypeSolutions.com Blog from Mexico Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:19:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: candelapura http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-15 candelapura Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:46:06 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-15 Thanks for the reply Dr. Walsh. It would be interesting if you could do blogs about OSPW and OSPT based on what you've seen in your Mexican practice. I also would love to see a blog on how Mexican skin is affected by exposure to the sun and how big a factor skin tone plays. I was also wondering about what you wrote in your new blog about how drying out your skin with foaming cleansers makes it more likely to wrinkle. Why is dry skin more likely to wrinkle? Thanks for the reply Dr. Walsh. It would be interesting if you could do blogs about OSPW and OSPT based on what you’ve seen in your Mexican practice. I also would love to see a blog on how Mexican skin is affected by exposure to the sun and how big a factor skin tone plays. I was also wondering about what you wrote in your new blog about how drying out your skin with foaming cleansers makes it more likely to wrinkle. Why is dry skin more likely to wrinkle?

]]> By: Dr. Esperanza http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-13 Dr. Esperanza Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:21:59 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-13 Candelapura: The most common skin types in Northern Mexico are OSPW and OSPT. In Northern Mexico, where I live and practice, there is a mixture of white and darker skin colors... This makes whiter skin types have a higher tendecy towards pigmentation. Darker skin types will also have a higher chance of pigmentation. This is extremely important when doing dermatological procedures in latin skin due to this increased risk of hyperpigmantation even though the skin could be fair.... Latin skin will wrinkle if it is exposed very much to the sun, but generally latin skin tends not to be as wrinkled as whiter skin types..... Hope this answers your question. Dr. Welsh Candelapura:

The most common skin types in Northern Mexico are OSPW and OSPT. In Northern Mexico, where I live and practice, there is a mixture of white and darker skin colors… This makes whiter skin types have a higher tendecy towards pigmentation. Darker skin types will also have a higher chance of pigmentation. This is extremely important when doing dermatological procedures in latin skin due to this increased risk of hyperpigmantation even though the skin could be fair…. Latin skin will wrinkle if it is exposed very much to the sun, but generally latin skin tends not to be as wrinkled as whiter skin types…..

Hope this answers your question.

Dr. Welsh

]]> By: Candelapura http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-12 Candelapura Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:07:10 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-12 Hi Dr. Welsh, could you write about how the themes of Dr. Baumann's book relate specifically to Mexican skin? For example, she describes OSNWs and OSNTs as mostly people of Northern European ancestry, could you write about what it's like if you have darker skin and these types? And what the most common Mexican skin types are? Thanks! Hi Dr. Welsh, could you write about how the themes of Dr. Baumann’s book relate specifically to Mexican skin? For example, she describes OSNWs and OSNTs as mostly people of Northern European ancestry, could you write about what it’s like if you have darker skin and these types? And what the most common Mexican skin types are?
Thanks!

]]> By: Pedro http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-11 Pedro Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:56:43 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-11 I'm Brazilian and I love Ansolar too! Now there is a version in capsules... I’m Brazilian and I love Ansolar too! Now there is a version in capsules…

]]> By: JaneStarr http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-10 JaneStarr Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:30 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-10 Thanks for the reply! Jane Thanks for the reply!
Jane

]]> By: Dr. Welsh http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-9 Dr. Welsh Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:24:34 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-9 It is nice to see all of you in my Blog. Here are my answers: 1. Favorite sunscreen in Mexico: -There are several sunscreens with mexoryl which give high protection, there are different ones with this substance depending on your skin type. Now for sensitive skin or patients who tend to have allergies I prefer those with titanium dioxide or micronized zinc. There are a few ones with tint that have a really nice consistency.. There is one which I love for those patients who like it to be very sheer, it is called Ansolar. Finally there are compact powders (like makeup) that you can find at the dermatologist's office that have tint and and spf of 30....Hope this helps... 2. Jane: It is perfectly ok to use sunscreen with mexoryl on top of Nia 24. I like mexoryl a lot! 3. Kevin: for your skin type there is one that you can buy over the counter that is pretty sheer. It is called Neutrogena Ultrashear Dry touch. Now, buy Spf that is on the lower side. An SPF of 15 or 30 will always have a better cosmetic appearance than a sunscreen with a higher protection. Good luck! 4. Tina: Like I wrote above, use sunscreen always, don't gain too much weight, use shea butter to prevent striae, dont cross your legs, use knee high Jobst ultrashear compression stockings for the lasts months of pregnancy. You can use some over the counter medications for Acne just check with your OBGYN. There are lasers and treatments for leg veins, spider veins, and striae that you can get after delivery. Have a peaceful and healthy pregnancy! 5. The ABC's of skin care will be my next blog so be ready for some interesting info! Have a great day! Dr. Welsh It is nice to see all of you in my Blog. Here are my answers:
1. Favorite sunscreen in Mexico: -There are several sunscreens with mexoryl which give high protection, there are different ones with this substance depending on your skin type. Now for sensitive skin or patients who tend to have allergies I prefer those with titanium dioxide or micronized zinc. There are a few ones with tint that have a really nice consistency.. There is one which I love for those patients who like it to be very sheer, it is called Ansolar. Finally there are compact powders (like makeup) that you can find at the dermatologist’s office that have tint and and spf of 30….Hope this helps…
2. Jane: It is perfectly ok to use sunscreen with mexoryl on top of Nia 24. I like mexoryl a lot!
3. Kevin: for your skin type there is one that you can buy over the counter that is pretty sheer. It is called Neutrogena Ultrashear Dry touch. Now, buy Spf that is on the lower side. An SPF of 15 or 30 will always have a better cosmetic appearance than a sunscreen with a higher protection. Good luck!
4. Tina: Like I wrote above, use sunscreen always, don’t gain too much weight, use shea butter to prevent striae, dont cross your legs, use knee high Jobst ultrashear compression stockings for the lasts months of pregnancy. You can use some over the counter medications for Acne just check with your OBGYN. There are lasers and treatments for leg veins, spider veins, and striae that you can get after delivery. Have a peaceful and healthy pregnancy!
5. The ABC’s of skin care will be my next blog so be ready for some interesting info!

Have a great day!

Dr. Welsh

]]> By: Dr. Welsh http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-8 Dr. Welsh Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:33:25 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-8 I will start with tips to take good care of your skin while pregnant. 1. Always use a susnscreen, pregnancy hormones make your pigment cells more active thus you will have a higher risk of getting melasma (brown blotches on your face). 2. Some women get acne while pregnant, there are a few creams you can use safely, ask your dermatologist. 3. Striae "stretch marks": To prevent them, don't gain too much weight (just what your OBGYN recommends), use a moisturizing cream with shea butter or cocoa butter, and there are fractional lasers that can be used to erase the stretchmarks a little afterwards... 4. Use compression stockings for your legs, and don't cross them. You will have a lower chance of getting varicose veins. Rest, eat well, and take your vitamins! Have a glowing pregnancy! Dr. Welsh I will start with tips to take good care of your skin while pregnant.

1. Always use a susnscreen, pregnancy hormones make your pigment cells more active thus you will have a higher risk of getting melasma (brown blotches on your face).
2. Some women get acne while pregnant, there are a few creams you can use safely, ask your dermatologist.
3. Striae “stretch marks”: To prevent them, don’t gain too much weight (just what your OBGYN recommends), use a moisturizing cream with shea butter or cocoa butter, and there are fractional lasers that can be used to erase the stretchmarks a little afterwards…
4. Use compression stockings for your legs, and don’t cross them. You will have a lower chance of getting varicose veins.

Rest, eat well, and take your vitamins!
Have a glowing pregnancy!

Dr. Welsh

]]> By: MsBee http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-7 MsBee Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:48:40 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-7 would love to hear your ABCs of skincare tips.... Thanks would love to hear your ABCs of skincare tips….

Thanks

]]> By: Kevin http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-6 Kevin Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:48:44 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-6 Hi Dr. Welsh, Have you found any non-irritating & non-clogging physical sunscreens that are light enough for OSNW skin? thanks for joining the forum :) -Kevin Hi Dr. Welsh,

Have you found any non-irritating & non-clogging physical sunscreens that are light enough for OSNW skin? thanks for joining the forum :)

-Kevin

]]> By: Tina http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-5 Tina Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:16:33 +0000 http://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/mexico/2008/04/17/hello-world/#comment-5 I would love to see you post about pregnancy skin care tips. I would love to see you post about pregnancy skin care tips.

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