Step Three: Reduce spread of bacterial infection:

Using an astringent such as witch hazel or apple cider vinegar to disinfect skin significantly reduces presence of bacteria on face. This reduction limits skin inflammation and likelihood of a pimple developing.

Step Four: Enhance Fat Metabolism:

Free fatty acids can irritate skin and provoke acne eruptions. Reducing intake of foods containing hydrolyzed fats will improve fat metabolism. However, do consume essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which are found in foods such as salmon and olive oil. These essential fats aid gastrointestinal tract eliminate pro-inflammatory substances, which reduces possibility of experiencing acne lesions.

Step Five: Reduce inflammation:

A strong immune system serves as a buffer against inflammation. Stress reducing activities such as exercising, eating a well-balanced diet and sleeping well boosts immune system. A diet supplemented with B-Complex, zinc and vitamins C and E likewise enhances effectiveness of immune system.

These steps work via creating a bodily environment that is not conducive to acne. By adhering to nutritional and aesthetic steps above, anyone can attain clear skin while simultaneously augmenting their health. It’s a lot cheaper that hiring a special effects man.

In addition to normal laundry list of treatment information, physicians can find articles and postings on topics from interviewing staff, financing and growth, common mistakes, to which IPL to choose and what kinds of marketing works. There’s also ongoing conversations about insider information like “black market” Thermage tips and PDT delivery modalities. (Very useful if you need to know what that stuff is.)

Most of this information is not available anywhere else with level of detail that MSO can provide.

“We took cues from what our own needs and experiences have been,” says Barson. “We decided that we would provide freely available, practical, clinical and business info about non-surgical cosmetic and anti-aging medicine to physicians and patients and leave general content to other sites. We’re dedicated to making a resource for physicians and patients who wanted most current information on revolution taking place in non-surgical cosmetic and anti-aging medicine. Telomere clipping, Pointe Lift, personal DNA testing, IPL, RF and lasers, Liposolve Mesotherapy, Bio-Identical Hormone Balancing... there's a lot.”

Medical Spas Online also wanted to take advantage of web's ability to connect. Physicians rarely have chance to converse or learn form other doctors who are not their immediate area of competition by posting questions and answers on topics specific to this field. Physicians can mentor and learn from other physicians in a way that eliminates business competition threats. And patients can interact with physicians in a safe environment that removes pressure that patients usually feel when interacting with doctors.

Their open-door strategy is in contrast to other sites who exclusively solicit consumers or physicians as a sales tool or are supported by advertisers who can exert influence.

Medical Spas Online welcomes everyone interested in professional-level medical information for both commercial and philosophic reasons.

“We liked idea that consumers and non-MDs could finally get same information their doctors read,” says Barson.

As it turned out, and in contrast to conventional wisdom, many doctors liked that, too.