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News and Information from DERMATOLOGY & SURGERY CENTER July / August 2015 Trillium Creek offers state-of- the-art skin care, skin cancer treatment, holistic medicine, Helen M. Torok, M.D. Medical Director cosmetic treatments Lice, Scabies, Impetigo,
Ringworm, Cold Sores
With back to school around the corner, most parents are concerned with what their children need to take to school to begin a new year. Equal y important, though, is what your child can bring home, in the form of skin diseases. Infestations (lice and scabies) and Pictured left to right: Top row, Patrick Kil ian, MD; Suzanne Dade, CNP; Gary Rosenmeier, MD infections (impetigo, ringworm Bottom row, Judy Yetzer, CNP; Leonard Torok, MD; Helen Torok, MD; Francine Johns, PA-C and cold sores) are a parent's worst back-to-school nightmares. Few places in the country offer the quality of care, Add to that outbreaks of acne innovation and state-of-the-art procedures that are from stress, and children can available at Trillium Creek. Trillium Creek offers come home with more than world-class dermatology, skin care, skin cancer 2 Dr. Patrick Killian: treatments, holistic medicine, cosmetic treatments and Know various types of medical-grade skin care products. continued on page 3 Medical directors and owners, Drs. Helen and Leonard Torok, wanted to bring all possible resources available 3 Dr. Helen Torok: Kids in dermatology on one campus for the benefit of bring home more than homework from school The medical directors have assembled a staff of the 4 Meet the Trillium Creek best and brightest in health care. Continuing medical doctors and providers education to stay abreast of the latest procedures and modalities is an important part of the professional staff's 4 Cosmetic events and commitment to providing Trillium Creek's patients and clients the best care available. continued on page 4

Mohs Skin Cancer Center Patrick Killian, M.D. Sun and Skin Cancer What You Need To Know
by Patrick Killian, M.D.
There is a pervasive belief in our culture that a tan connotes health, Warning Signs of the Three affluence and beauty. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most Common Skin Cancers Hopeful y, someday soon, our culture will begin to look less favorably at tanning, both outdoors and at tanning salons, as our knowledge of the link between skin cancer and the harmful UV exposure associated If you notice any of the following, see your dermatologist: with tanning grows. BCC (basal cell carcinoma)
l An open sore that bleeds, oozes, or crusts and "I need a tan so I won't burn." does not heal after two weeks. Studies have shown that, at best, a tan gives a sun protectant factor l Red/pink patch of skin that is scaly or flaky, (SPF) of 2 to 3. More importantly, prolonged UV exposure leads to may itch or hurt, and that persists for more than DNA damage, suppression of certain aspects of the immune system and photoaging, even in the absence of sunburn. l A pink or pearly translucent bump or nodule that may develop tiny blood vessels on its surface. "I need to be in the sun to get my Vitamin D." Humans obtain Vitamin D from UV exposure, diet and supplements. Foods such as salmon, cod liver oil, fortified orange juice and dairy SCC (squamous cell carcinoma)
products are rich in Vitamin D. Five to 10 minutes of noontime l A persistent, scaly, red patch that sometimes summer sun produces the maximum Vitamin D production possible crusts or bleeds. in the skin of a Caucasian. Further UV exposure causes increased l A wart-like growth that enlarges within weeks DNA damage, but will not produce more Vitamin D. with a central indentation. l A raised, rough patch of skin that bleeds from minor scratching or rubbing. l Avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. l Regular use of broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher. Look for products containing titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, Melanoma – the ABCDEs
avobenzone, Mexoryl SX or helioplex.) l Asymmetry. If you draw a line through a
l Wear sun-protective clothing and hats and UV-protective sunglasses. mole, both halves should match. l Examine your skin regularly and seek professional advice from l Border. The borders of a melanoma may
your dermatologist about any suspicious areas. Get an annual skin become uneven, scalloped or notched. cancer screening from your dermatologist. Most skin cancers are easily treated when caught early. l Color. Melanoma will often be much darker
than other moles or have a variety of colors Facts About the Sun both darker and light mixed together. Rarely l 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with sun melanomas can be pink or red. l Diameter. Usual y melanomas are larger
l 40% to 50% of Caucasian Americans who live to the age of 65 wil than a pencil eraser, or ¼ of an inch. They have a non-melanoma skin cancer at least once. may be smaller if detected early. l Up to 90% of visible changes associated with aging are caused by Evolving. Any change in a mole – in size,
shape, color or elevation – should prompt an Chronic sun exposure causes a sallow complexion, pigment, evaluation by a dermatologist. TC
redness, wrinkling and increased skin laxity. l Of the estimated 1.3 million cases of skin cancer in the U.S., 80% are basal cell carcinoma, 15% are squamous cell carcinoma *Photos courtesy of Interactive Dermatology Atlas and 3% are melanomas. 2 l Trillium Creek l 5783 Wooster Pike l Medina, Ohio 44256 l 330.725.0569 l TrilliumCreekOhio.com Dermatology & Surgery continued from page 1 Home From School The relatively "new kid on the block" to worry about is the "superbug" MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphulococcus aureus is considered one of the "superbugs" – a staph bacterium that's resistant to broad-spectrum antibiotics usual y prescribed to treat it. "Community" acquired MRSA can be particularly dangerous in children, often entering the body through a cut or scrape. It can cause Ringworm is actual y not a worm, but a fungus called a dermatophyte. widespread infection. Children may be more susceptible to MRSA It appears as a red raised scaly patch, often with sharply defined because their immune systems are not ful y developed. Participating edges that may blister and ooze. Often the blister is flesh-toned on in contact sports, sharing towels, athletic equipment, razors, and being the inside and red on the outside giving the condition its name. in crowded or unsanitary conditions are contributing risk factors. Topical creams can treat ringworm anywhere except on the scalp. For ringworm on the scalp, an oral tablet, Lamisil, is prescribed. Lice typical y affect the head and can jump from one child to another. Otherwise it can invade the hair follicle. Because children touch one another and share hats and combs, lice Cold Sores, Stress can very easily infect an entire school and family once a youngster With the excitement and anticipation of a new school year, as well as sports, homework and dating, comes a lot of stress. Sometimes If you part the hair, you will see little white eggs at the base of the hair this stress is manifested in cold sores (herpes simplex) and acne. shaft and live insects above the ear and back of the head. Lice itch. Stress can aggravate cold sores as well as contact sports, sunburns Contrary to popular belief, lice don't come from being dirty. and dry, chapped lips. Keeping the lips hydrated is the best way to prevent cold sores. Students should not share lipsticks and drinks. Lice are treated with Kwell shampoo and a vinegar rinse. Touching the blisters or kissing when they are active should be A 100 percent cure is to massage Cetaphil cleanser into the hair avoided. An oral medication, Valtrex, is very helpful in preventing and scalp for 15 minutes, blow dry for 15 minutes and rinse. these outbreaks. This treatment suffocates the lice. Scabies It's a good idea not to share anything with other students – makeup, combs, ChapStick, clothing, washcloths. While lice are visible to the naked eye and are on top of the skin, scabies mites burrow under the skin. They itch the worst at night Acne is another manifestation of stress, affecting 70 percent and like the webs of the hands and palms of younger children. A of teens. Have your children see the physicians and physician female can lay 100 eggs per night and they hatch within a week. Once assistants at Trillium Creek early in the school year so they can exposed, it can be as long as three weeks before symptoms appear. provide treatments such as topical medications, cleansers, non- Scabies infestations, like lice, can become epidemic if not treated early comedogenic makeup, oral medications and sunblocks to clear the and in all exposed children, family members and friends. Treatment acne. Caffeine should be limited, as it can aggravate acne. includes an oral medication, Stromectol. In females, acne can be hormonal y driven. So birth control pil s are sometimes used to regulate hormones, as well as antibiotics, Wrestlers and close contact sports participants are especial y at risk for topicals such as Retin-A and benzoyl peroxide, and in severe cases, impetigo and any of the contagious diseases. The staphylococcal and Accutane. Girls should avoid heavy makeup and use a powder- streptococcal bacteria enters a cut or a scratch and impetigo spreads based makeup, like the H&H Skin Science line at The Boutique like wildfire. Be on the lookout for sores around the lips or nose, at Trillium Creek & Salon. It doesn't block pores and provides which turn into a honey-colored crust within days. This is a highly excellent coverage. contagious disease and must be treated with an oral antibiotic when In boys, sports can aggravate acne. In sports that use helmets, the extensive. Because it is a streptococcal infection, kidney problems can area where the helmet touches the skin is a reservoir for sweat and occur just as in strep throat. bacteria providing an excellent breeding ground for acne. The same types of treatments (except birth control) are used to treat acne in males and females. TC
3 l Trillium Creek l 5783 Wooster Pike l Medina, Ohio 44256 l 330.725.0569 l TrilliumCreekOhio.com Meet the Professional Staff continued from page 1 Helen M. Torok, MD, is the Medical Director
for the Dermatology and Surgery Center at Trillium Creek. Dr. Torok is considered an expert both in medical and cosmetic dermatology, earning an excellent reputation in her specialty: diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin, hair and nails. She is also known for her expertise in lip and facial Leonard J. Torok, MD, board certified orthopedic
surgeon and holistic medicine practitioner, directs Mark Your Calendar .
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the US Army Nurse Corps with 22 years of service, and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Her specialty is psoriasis and she has extensive experience and training in the use of multiple treatment modalities and therapies for its treatment. The entire professional and medical staff at Trillium Creek is dedicated to providing you with the best quality skin care that medicine and technology To receive an email with more information about these and
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