Archive for April, 2010
LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD: Schedule a Botox Injection with Dr. Karempelis on Friday May 14 and 100% of Proceeds will Help Cure Blindness in Africa
We know you have been considering a Botox® injection… so, why not give yourself another reason: Helping to cure blindness in Africa!
Dr. Karempelis of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta was the only doctor in Georgia chosen to represent his state and participate in “Vanity for Vision”, a campaign of the One World Sight Project and the makers of Botox® to help support cataract surgery and diabetic eye care in Africa.
Currently, there are 25 million people in the world that are needlessly blind. All it would take to cure these people is a $50, 15 minute operation that, without help from organizations such as this, they would be unable to afford.
On May 14th only, patients can receive a Botox® injection in their brow area, giving them a smoother and younger look for only $250. ALL off that $250 goes directly to support blindness in Africa. Specifically, your money will go towards purchasing equipment that would serve an area of 1 to 2 million people in the country of Tanzania.
LOOK good and DO good all in the same day! Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Karempelis on May 14th at (404) 256-4457.
For more information about the cause, visit: http://www.endblindness.org/.
American Academy of Dermatology and Country Music Star LeAnn Rimes Team Up to Raise Awareness About Psoriasis
LeAnn Rimes has been a popular country music singer in the media spotlight since the age of 9 – but what most people don’t know is that Rimes has been a psoriasis sufferer for even longer. Diagnosed at 2 years old, Rimes has had to actively manage her psoriasis because of her career; and is now partnering with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to encourage others to do the same.
The awareness campaign, called “Stop Hiding From Psoriasis”, asks psoriasis sufferers to take a stand by pledging to better manage their disease with the help of dermatologists. They are asked to go online and make an official pledge at www.StopHiding.org. The “Stop Hiding From Psoriasis” campaign hopes to not only raise awareness of the disease to non-sufferers, but to help sufferers to better understand their disease and to be proactive about getting effective treatment.
According to the AAD and the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis affects about 7 million Americans. Symptoms include scaly areas of skin or red flaky skin that can itch or burn and are most commonly found on the elbows, knees, scalp, and torso.
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA) are experts in the treatment of the disease and have a specialized, in-house Psoriasis Treatment Center. In addition to traditional topical treatments, DAA also has a PHAROS EX-308 Excimer Laser, the newest FDA approved laser light procedure that targets the specific areas affected by psoriasis with a concentrated beam of UV light. If you have psoriasis and would like to learn more about your treatment options, schedule a consultation with one of our board certified dermatologists today.
We Dermatology Associates of Atlanta support any campaign that encourages people to be proactive about their skin health. We are happy to do anything we can to help psoriasis sufferers better manage their disease and fulfill their ‘Stop Hiding’ pledge.
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta News Highlight: The American Academy Of Dermatology Makes Official Statement On The Indoor Tanning Tax
The recent passage of the healthcare reform bill and the attached 10 percent excise tax on indoor tanning salons has tanning bed goers everywhere in an uproar. But if you have read any of our blogs or visited any of the physicians at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, you know that we are STRONGLY AGAINST the use of indoor tanning beds because of the negative repercussions it can have on your overall skin health.
A recently released official statement from The American Academy of Dermatology agrees with us saying, “Indoor tanning is dangerous. There is compelling, irrefutable scientific evidence which shows that indoor tanning beds can increase your risk for skin cancer. A tax on indoor tanning services serves as a signal from the federal government to young people that indoor tanning is dangerous and should be avoided.”
Some statistics they use to support their opinions include the fact that using tanning beds before the age of 35 increases a person’s risk for melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) by 75 percent!
The American Academy of Dermatology is openly supportive of the healthcare reform tanning tax, noting that it helps to further the goal of promoting wellness and prevention as part of overall healthcare reform – feeling that it will discourage more people from practicing indoor tanning.
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta has no official position in support or in opposition to the healthcare reform bill, but we do have a position on the safety of indoor tanning: Tanning beds are a definite cause of skin cancer and should be avoided!
If you have any suspicious sun damage spots or would just like an overall skin cancer check, schedule a consultation with one of our board certified dermatologists today. And remember – don’t use the tanning bed!
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