Question for Dr. Sy--When to Start New Products?

[Guest guest]

Hi Dr. Sy--

I'm the one who had the bad flare last week after my

second photoderm treatment. Dr. Bitter had me restart

minocycline, which he wants me to continue taking at

least thru my last photoderm treatment. My skin has

calmed down remarkably in the last week--only a few

leftover bumps and blemishes. I have samples of your

vita-oil, non-chemical sunscreen, and optimal light

sunscreen. I haven't tried them yet, and I'm wondering

when is a safe time to do that? I took your advice and

didn't start any other new products during that flare

(that's what got me there in the first place!). I'd

really like to be able to use at least the oil after

my subsequent photoderm sessions (the next one's

scheduled for Dec. 12th). So when can I try these

products and how should I ease into using them?

Thanks for the advice and support. Hope you had a

wonderful holiday!

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/2/99 9:43:58 AM Central Standard Time,

reggles@... writes:

<<

Another question for Dr. Sy,

I went to your web site and completed the order form for most of your

samples, gave my credit card information, etc. and never received your

products in the mail. I am a little disappointed, as I ordered in over

a month ago and also I'm now feeling a little vulnerable having given

my credit card info over the internet; where did the info go? At any

rate, can I be sent the samples and then send a check? I'm a little

concerned to do the order form again. I will have to check my credit

card statement to make sure it was not charged, too.

Regina

>>

Regina - I know you are concerned about the credit card info via the

internet, but in the future you can call her toll free 1 877 LINDASY and you

will have your products in about 2 -3 days. Her staff is most helpful, too.

Terry

[Guest guest]

Another question for Dr. Sy,

I went to your web site and completed the order form for most of your

samples, gave my credit card information, etc. and never received your

products in the mail. I am a little disappointed, as I ordered in over

a month ago and also I'm now feeling a little vulnerable having given

my credit card info over the internet; where did the info go? At any

rate, can I be sent the samples and then send a check? I'm a little

concerned to do the order form again. I will have to check my credit

card statement to make sure it was not charged, too.

Regina

erin loomis wrote:

original article:/group/rosacea-support/?start=10

357

>

> Hi Dr. Sy--

>

> I'm the one who had the bad flare last week after my

> second photoderm treatment. Dr. Bitter had me restart

> minocycline, which he wants me to continue taking at

> least thru my last photoderm treatment. My skin has

> calmed down remarkably in the last week--only a few

> leftover bumps and blemishes. I have samples of your

> vita-oil, non-chemical sunscreen, and optimal light

> sunscreen. I haven't tried them yet, and I'm wondering

> when is a safe time to do that? I took your advice and

> didn't start any other new products during that flare

> (that's what got me there in the first place!). I'd

> really like to be able to use at least the oil after

> my subsequent photoderm sessions (the next one's

> scheduled for Dec. 12th). So when can I try these

> products and how should I ease into using them?

>

> Thanks for the advice and support. Hope you had a

> wonderful holiday!

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

,

When your flare has been satisfactorily controlled and you have recovered

from the photoderm, then it is the right time to try the Vita-Oil. You need

to give it one week of continued use, in order to see if you really can use

it and will not react to it. If the result is good, then it is safe to say

that you will be able to use it right after your photoderm. Remember, just

because Vita-Oil is my product doesn't mean that you will not react to it.

I also suggest that you let Dr, Bitter know that you are going to use the

Vita-Oil during your post-photoderm recovery period. He is ultimately

responsible for your care and it is not only courteous but to your benefit

to keep him informed and give him the opportunity to participate and approve

of what you are doing.

Re your trying our Optimal Light Sunscreen Lotion: My advice is don't. You

seem to have super sensitive skin and lots of allergies and chemical

intolerance. You will probably react to the sunscreen in this product. The

Optimal Light is very good for those with oily acne prone skin who have

early stage rosacea and no product intolerance or allergies. You are best to

wait for the zinc oxide cream as your sunscreen. Or, if you cannot wait, it

is okay to try the sample of our Non-chemical sunscreen SPF 16 which is a

pure physical sunscreen using titanium dioxide as the active ingredient.

Sy M.D.

Sy Skin Care

http://www.lindasy.com

Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279)

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Question for Dr. Sy--When to Start New Products?

>

>Hi Dr. Sy--

>

>I'm the one who had the bad flare last week after my

>second photoderm treatment. Dr. Bitter had me restart

>minocycline, which he wants me to continue taking at

>least thru my last photoderm treatment. My skin has

>calmed down remarkably in the last week--only a few

>leftover bumps and blemishes. I have samples of your

>vita-oil, non-chemical sunscreen, and optimal light

>sunscreen. I haven't tried them yet, and I'm wondering

>when is a safe time to do that? I took your advice and

>didn't start any other new products during that flare

>(that's what got me there in the first place!). I'd

>really like to be able to use at least the oil after

>my subsequent photoderm sessions (the next one's

>scheduled for Dec. 12th). So when can I try these

>products and how should I ease into using them?

>

>Thanks for the advice and support. Hope you had a

>wonderful holiday!

>

>

>__________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Regina,

Sorry that we might have goofed. Sometimes, we do get computer problems and

that might have been the case with your order. However, most times, it is

human error. We will do some research on your order and let you know what

happened. Would you also let us know if your credit card has been charged?

Let me assure you that our site is secure.

Re your ordering samples of ALL our products: I would like to take this

opportunity to make a point. It is not a good idea. The purpose of sampling

is to allow customers to discriminate and try suitable products without much

investment. It is also targeted to those with skin sensitivity problems. For

this group, I suggest that you inquire about which products are most

suitable, then only order samples of those products. This way, you avoid

getting into the wrong products or reactions. Unfortunately, finding the

right products for a certain group, is constantly a learning process for me

(in spite of 25 years in dermatology). Some of the previous product

suggestions I made, have been posted on diff sites on the net and there is

no way for me to retrieve them. Therefore, it is a good idea to ask for the

latest developments so that you can benefit for my newly gained insights.

Our website is under new construction and hopefully when it's ready, we will

have all the new developments as one of our features. Sorry for all the

inconvenience.

Sy M.D.

Sy Skin Care

http://www.lindasy.com

Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279)

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Re: Question for Dr. Sy--When to Start New Products?

>Another question for Dr. Sy,

>

>I went to your web site and completed the order form for most of your

>samples, gave my credit card information, etc. and never received your

>products in the mail. I am a little disappointed, as I ordered in over

>a month ago and also I'm now feeling a little vulnerable having given

>my credit card info over the internet; where did the info go? At any

>rate, can I be sent the samples and then send a check? I'm a little

>concerned to do the order form again. I will have to check my credit

>card statement to make sure it was not charged, too.

>

>Regina

>

>erin loomis wrote:

>original article:/group/rosacea-support/?start=10

>357

>>

>> Hi Dr. Sy--

>>

>> I'm the one who had the bad flare last week after my

>> second photoderm treatment. Dr. Bitter had me restart

>> minocycline, which he wants me to continue taking at

>> least thru my last photoderm treatment. My skin has

>> calmed down remarkably in the last week--only a few

>> leftover bumps and blemishes. I have samples of your

>> vita-oil, non-chemical sunscreen, and optimal light

>> sunscreen. I haven't tried them yet, and I'm wondering

>> when is a safe time to do that? I took your advice and

>> didn't start any other new products during that flare

>> (that's what got me there in the first place!). I'd

>> really like to be able to use at least the oil after

>> my subsequent photoderm sessions (the next one's

>> scheduled for Dec. 12th). So when can I try these

>> products and how should I ease into using them?

>>

>> Thanks for the advice and support. Hope you had a

>> wonderful holiday!

>>

>>

>> __________________________________________________

>>

[Guest guest]

Dr Sy--

My main concern is using a sunscreen. I do a lot of

outdoor activities and live in the Bay Area where the

sun is stronger anyway. I've been using glycerin and

water to moisturize and it works satisfactorily, I

suppose. I'm interested in the vita-oil b/c I remember

comments about how the oils are useful in helping to

create a barrier b/n the skin and the other products

used, like sunscreens and make-ups. I'd like to be

able to use higher SPF sunscreens in the summertime

for hiking and biking and those sorts of things. Would

the less bothersome physical sunscreens (like the one

you're currently formulating) be sufficient to protect

my skin during intense outdoor exposure? I thought the

SPF wasn't very high in those products. My skin has

cleared remarkably from that flare--probably due in

large part to the minocycline. It's strange--in terms

of blemishes (except for last week!)and flushing, my

rosacea is mild. My biggest obstacle seems to be

atopic sensitivity.

Thanks for your advice!

--- Sy MD wrote:

> ,

> When your flare has been satisfactorily controlled

> and you have recovered

> from the photoderm, then it is the right time to try

> the Vita-Oil. You need

> to give it one week of continued use, in order to

> see if you really can use

> it and will not react to it. If the result is good,

> then it is safe to say

> that you will be able to use it right after your

> photoderm. Remember, just

> because Vita-Oil is my product doesn't mean that you

> will not react to it.

> I also suggest that you let Dr, Bitter know that you

> are going to use the

> Vita-Oil during your post-photoderm recovery period.

> He is ultimately

> responsible for your care and it is not only

> courteous but to your benefit

> to keep him informed and give him the opportunity to

> participate and approve

> of what you are doing.

>

> Re your trying our Optimal Light Sunscreen Lotion:

> My advice is don't. You

> seem to have super sensitive skin and lots of

> allergies and chemical

> intolerance. You will probably react to the

> sunscreen in this product. The

> Optimal Light is very good for those with oily acne

> prone skin who have

> early stage rosacea and no product intolerance or

> allergies. You are best to

> wait for the zinc oxide cream as your sunscreen. Or,

> if you cannot wait, it

> is okay to try the sample of our Non-chemical

> sunscreen SPF 16 which is a

> pure physical sunscreen using titanium dioxide as

> the active ingredient.

>

> Sy M.D.

> Sy Skin Care

> http://www.lindasy.com

> Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279)

> FAX:

> Question for Dr. Sy--When to

> Start New Products?

>

>

> >

> >Hi Dr. Sy--

> >

> >I'm the one who had the bad flare last week after

> my

> >second photoderm treatment. Dr. Bitter had me

> restart

> >minocycline, which he wants me to continue taking

> at

> >least thru my last photoderm treatment. My skin has

> >calmed down remarkably in the last week--only a few

> >leftover bumps and blemishes. I have samples of

> your

> >vita-oil, non-chemical sunscreen, and optimal light

> >sunscreen. I haven't tried them yet, and I'm

> wondering

> >when is a safe time to do that? I took your advice

> and

> >didn't start any other new products during that

> flare

> >(that's what got me there in the first place!). I'd

> >really like to be able to use at least the oil

> after

> >my subsequent photoderm sessions (the next one's

> >scheduled for Dec. 12th). So when can I try these

> >products and how should I ease into using them?

> >

> >Thanks for the advice and support. Hope you had a

> >wonderful holiday!

> >

> >

> >__________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

,

ceans who also have atopic sensitivities are often allergic to (causing

atopic eczema) & easily irritated by certain ingredients. ceans with no

allergies are often easily irritated by certain ingredients (causing

irritant dermatitis). Barrier creams will not protect the first group but

will protect the second group, allowing them to be able to use certain

products such as sunscreens etc. if you are allergic to an ingredient, you

will react no matter how small an amount of that ingredient touches your

skin. No existing barrier cream will protect you. Therefore, if you are

indeed allergic to chemical sunscreen ingredients, you should avoid using

them. Your only option is the physical sunscreens containing titanium

dioxide or/ & zinc oxide. These physical sunscreens will give you broad

spectrum UVA & UVB protection. The zinc oxide cream I am developing has SPF

of 20. This is the best we can do in order to give it an elegant esthetic

feel. Atopic individuals who want more protection should wear a wide brimmed

hat as well. Speaking of SPF, the FDA 's latest monograph requires all

sunscreen manufacturers to limit the SPF on their labels up to a maximum

level of 30. This is effective as of May, 2001. The FDA also prohibits the

use of avobenzone (such as Parsol 1789, a UVA sunscreen) and physical

sunscreen such as titanium dioxide in the same formulation. I mentioned this

info since someone posted that an ideal sunscreen should have avobenzone as

well as titanium dioxide - there is no such product in existence here in the

U.S., as far as I know.

Sy M.D.

Sy Skin Care

http://www.lindasy.com

Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279)

FAX:

Question for Dr. Sy--When to

>> Start New Products?

>>

>>

>> >

>> >Hi Dr. Sy--

>> >

>> >I'm the one who had the bad flare last week after

>> my

>> >second photoderm treatment. Dr. Bitter had me

>> restart

>> >minocycline, which he wants me to continue taking

>> at

>> >least thru my last photoderm treatment. My skin has

>> >calmed down remarkably in the last week--only a few

>> >leftover bumps and blemishes. I have samples of

>> your

>> >vita-oil, non-chemical sunscreen, and optimal light

>> >sunscreen. I haven't tried them yet, and I'm

>> wondering

>> >when is a safe time to do that? I took your advice

>> and

>> >didn't start any other new products during that

>> flare

>> >(that's what got me there in the first place!). I'd

>> >really like to be able to use at least the oil

>> after

>> >my subsequent photoderm sessions (the next one's

>> >scheduled for Dec. 12th). So when can I try these

>> >products and how should I ease into using them?

>> >

>> >Thanks for the advice and support. Hope you had a

>> >wonderful holiday!

>> >

>> >

>> >__________________________________________________

>> >