acne in 50s

Are You In Your 50s And Still Getting Acne? What Can You do?

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Many think acne is predominantly a teenage condition, but it actually peaks at two times in our lives.

We see a lot of acne in the teen years with the first rush of hormones into the system. But we also see acne affecting people in their 40s and even 50s, often around the mouth. Again, later outbreaks are related to hormones (from menopause, for example).

When you come to see a dermatologist, they will assess your acne. If it appears to be hormone-related, we may treat it with hormonal therapy, prescribing common oral contraceptive drugs or a drug like spironolactone.

However, the majority of acne can be controlled with topical medications, including:

  • Benzoyl peroxide-based creams or gels.
  • Topical antibiotics such as clindamycin lotion.
  • Topical vitamin A preparations, such as tretinoin cream or adapalene gel.

Guide to Using Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne

If you’re sensitive to other acne treatments, you should talk to your doctor before using benzoyl peroxide. Gels or creams with 10 percent or less benzoyl peroxide are available. Since benzoyl peroxide dries out the skin, it is best to start with a lower concentration (2.5 percent, for example) and let your skin get used to it.
Research shows that 5 to 10 percent benzoyl peroxide is safe and effective for treating acne, but it may take a few weeks for your skin to adjust to the product at that concentration. It has been shown that using benzoyl peroxide to treat acne while pregnant is bad for the baby.

Some over-the-counter products that contain alpha or beta hydroxy acids (like glycolic acid or salicylic acid) are also very helpful.

Also, as stress will definitely aggravate any skin condition, modifying the stress in your life as much as you can and adopting healthy stress management habits will help your skin condition.

Whatever age you may be, we can help you deal with your stubborn acne problems!

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Pao Arnado's LASIK | Shinagawa Feature Story

LASIK Patient Pao Arnado: 10-Minute Turnaround

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In as fast as 10 minutes your eyesight can go from very blurry to super bright!

Pao Arnado, a virtual artist, was one of the latest who experienced how quickly LASIK can turn a life around.

“From 450/450 to 20/10 vision in just 10 minutes! I had my Ultra LASIK procedure at Shinagawa and it truly is a life-changing experience!” shared Pao, who was in awe of how LASIK gave him the bright vision that fast.

“Hands down to the premium service provided by the staff, nurses, and doctors at Shinagawa BGC! Thank you. You guys rock!”

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How Lack of Sleep Affects Vision | Shinagawa Blog

How Lack Of Sleep Affects Vision

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If you’ve ever had a bad night’s sleep, you’re probably no stranger to the occasional puffy eyes or dark circles. But can a regular lack of sleep also affect your vision?

Let’s take a look at the importance of sleep for our eyes.

Eye fatigue symptoms

Our eyes need at least five hours of sleep every night to rest, repair and be able to function properly the next day. For example, sleep helps us relax the muscles that control our eye movements. It also helps us lubricate our eyes by having the lids closed for an extended period of time. Without adequate rest, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Difficulty focusing
  • Double-vision: tired eye muscles can cause misalignment
  • Dry eyes
  • Light sensitivity caused by dry eyes
  • Eyelid twitching, called myokymia
  • Red eyes: popped blood vessels caused by eye strain

The effects of sleep apnea on vision

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes breathing to intermittently stop and start during a night of sleep; it affects almost one billion people worldwide between the ages of 30-69. People with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea are at a higher risk of developing ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) – when blood does not flow properly to the optic nerve, which causes permanent vision loss.

Sleep apnea is also a risk factor for glaucoma, another vision-threatening condition.

Ophthalmologists are sometimes able to discover and diagnose sleep apnea in a patient if they see the beginnings of glaucoma or ION and inquire about their sleep health. Properly managed sleep apnea can help prevent serious effects on the eyes.

Tips for better sleep

Getting a good night’s rest is important for our physical and mental health and is part of a solid self-care routine. Here are some of the basics to get you started, but you may find that other techniques work well for you too:

  • Put the screens away before bedtime
  • Avoid caffeine or alcohol at night
  • Don’t eat too close to bedtime
  • Keep your room dark and quiet
  • Have a sleep routine; a relaxing bath or meditation can work for some
  • Go to bed at the same time every night
  • Keep your room on the cooler side

Once you’ve settled into a deep sleep, you may also notice that you remember your dreams more frequently, where our visual cortex plays an active role in helping us “see” different objects, scenes, and people. Hopefully, by putting these tips into practice, you will ensure a restful night’s sleep for both you and your eyes.

Get a good, quality sleep constantly and be on top of your eyes and vision.

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