Dr. Linder presented her talk at the 7th Annual SDSS meeting. Dr. Linder is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon.
(1888PressRelease) March 11, 2009 - San Francisco, Calif. – Jennifer Linder, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon, today presented a talk titled “The Latest Update on Hyperpigmentation and Its Therapies” at the 7th Annual Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialists Meeting.
Hyperpigmentation, a discoloration of the skin, is often caused by inflammation, hormonal change or heredity. Inflammation leading to hyperpigmentation can come from prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, acne, through the use of lasers or other injuries to the skin. Hormonally-induced hyperpigmentation appears most often during pregnancy but can occur with any fluctuation in hormones, such as puberty, the use of birth control pills and menopause.
“The good news,” says Dr. Linder, who herself struggled with hyperpigmentation as an adult, “is that with the right combination of professional treatments and daily care products, we can lift existing hyperpigmentation and inhibit its continual formation.”
According to Dr. Linder, the most effective way to lift hyperpigmentation is through a multi-pronged approach.
“First, we have to inhibit melanogenesis,” Dr. Linder said. “This is the process that takes place in the skin that is instigated by inflammation or a hormonal fluctuation and results in discoloration on the surface of the skin.
“Next, patients must protect themselves from inflammation that causes hyperpigmentation. It is critical that we all use products containing an SPF of 15 or greater daily, even if you work in an office,” says Dr. Linder. “Look for products that offer both UVA and UVB protection. If you are going to be outside for an extended period of time, remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours.”
“Finally, clinicians need to perform professional treatments on their patients that will exfoliate the hyperpigmented skin and increase cell turnover.” Dr. Linder continues, “I have found that in the majority of cases, blended, superficial chemical peels are effective in lifting nearly all types of hyperpigmentation. These peels are gentle and do not damage the skin. Using stronger peels or other methods of mechanical exfoliation can cause trauma to the skin, leading to inflammation and additional hyperpigmentation.”
There are several ingredients that are highly effective in correcting hyperpigmentation. It is important to receive a thorough skin analysis and consultation about your condition with a physician or licensed medical or skin care professional, such as a PCA SKIN Certified Professional to learn which combination of professional treatments and daily care products are right for you.
About Dr. Jennifer Linder
Dr. Jennifer Linder is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon. She is in private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Linder also serves as a clinical instructor at University of California, San Francisco in the Department of Dermatology and as Chief Scientific Officer for PCA SKIN. She is a formally-trained bioengineer and chemist. Dr. Linder is also one of the foremost experts in the use of the cosmetic filler Sculptra. For more information about Dr. Linder, please call 480.946.7939 or visit www.jenniferlindermd.com.
About PCA SKIN
PCA SKIN is a healthcare company that is acknowledged in prominent medical textbooks as the originator of advanced blended chemical peel formulations. The company remains the trusted industry leader in the development of gentle, yet highly-effective professional treatments and daily care products that are available exclusively through physicians and licensed medical and skin care professionals. PCA SKIN conducts approximately 300 education classes annually to clinicians nationwide. The organization is part of Physicians Care Alliance, LLC, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Linder presented her talk at the 7th Annual SDSS meeting. Dr. Linder is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon. 
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