Ep.16 The Skin You’re In

Coming from a family of physicians, Mona Foad had always wanted to be a doctor, until she fell in love with art history in college.  While she loved her job at the Smithsonian, Mona realized she was missing the ability to really touch people.  Another degree and medical school brought her to the world of dermatology, where she gets to treat the whole patient with her medical skill and her love of beautiful aesthetics.

In this episode Mona Foad, MD and I discuss:
Her GRASS philosophy
Growth factors - Skin Medica is her favorite - these contain cell signaling proteins
Retinoids - Tretinoin works more quickly but may be more drying than Retinol - start slowly
Antioxidants - Vitamin C - make sure it is l-ascorbic acid 10-15%
Sunscreen - See below
Specialty Products - Hyaluronic acid

Mona says everyone should be wearing a UVA/UVB sunscreen.  UVA are the aging rays and UVB are the burning rays.  Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are preferred.
Some of her favorites cosmetically elegant brands:
Elta MD
Colorescience (They also make a powder sunscreen that is not greasy - loved by golfers)
Skin Medica
Alastin (They make a tinted sunscreen with iron oxide - great for melasma)

Dermatologic Procedures:
Botox and Fillers
Tightening Procedures - radio frequency, laser, ultrasound and threading

Follow Mona Dermatology at:
www.monadermatology.com
Instagram @monadermatology
Facebook at Mona Dermatology

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