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Cutting Edge · 08-09-2004, 03:08 AM

I'll check my book tomorrow-it was in the back under 'frequently asked questions' and 'why do I have white spots'---or something like that. I'll post back. Ther were 3 reasons for white spots. OK nevermind-I just found it on their website-copied it below. 2nd paragrapgh.

Quote:Why do some of my customers get white spots? There are several reasons that a person will begin to develop white spots. One common reason is vitiligo, which is characterized by irregularly shaped white patches of skin, surrounded by dark borders. The white patches are sensitive to UV exposure.60 Doctors will often use a lotion based form of psoralen (an extremely photosensitizing agent) and induce up to second degree burns on the specific areas. This in effect reactivates dormant melanocyte cells into producing melanin again. In time the white areas will gradually begin to match the surrounding areas.

Another cause for white spots is fungus known as tinea versicolor. This fungus actually develops in the hair and falls primarily onto the upper body like dandruff. (However, this is not dandruff.) The affected areas prevent the skin from tanning and, as a result, create white spots. There, is a home remedy—shampoos like extra strength Selsun Blue or extra strength Head and Shoulders carry a special ingredient that is very effective at removing these white spots over time.

The third cause for white spots is caused by how a person lies in the tanning bed. Three areas of the body are affected by how a person lies in the tanning bed: shoulder blades, tail bone area, and the backs of the calves. What happens is that pressure is created on those areas of the body, which restricts blood flow. A person needs UVA and UVB in order to tan; however, they also need oxygen. (Those who sleep in tanning beds often get these white spots.) There is a simple way to minimize and even eliminate this condition—have your customers take their right forearm (not their elbow and not the heel of their hand) and the bottom of their right foot and push up gently for a few seconds. This will relieve pressure on the right hand side of their body, allowing their skin to breathe for a few moments. After they have done this, they should lower their right side and raise the left side up the same way.

Here's the link:
http://www.saloncertification.com/appendix.htm

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08-09-2004, 03:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cutting Edge Join Date: Nov 28 2003 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 5	I'll check my book tomorrow-it was in the back under 'frequently asked questions' and 'why do I have white spots'---or something like that. I'll post back. Ther were 3 reasons for white spots. OK nevermind-I just found it on their website-copied it below. 2nd paragrapgh. Quote:Why do some of my customers get white spots? There are several reasons that a person will begin to develop white spots. One common reason is vitiligo, which is characterized by irregularly shaped white patches of skin, surrounded by dark borders. The white patches are sensitive to UV exposure.60 Doctors will often use a lotion based form of psoralen (an extremely photosensitizing agent) and induce up to second degree burns on the specific areas. This in effect reactivates dormant melanocyte cells into producing melanin again. In time the white areas will gradually begin to match the surrounding areas. Another cause for white spots is fungus known as tinea versicolor. This fungus actually develops in the hair and falls primarily onto the upper body like dandruff. (However, this is not dandruff.) The affected areas prevent the skin from tanning and, as a result, create white spots. There, is a home remedy—shampoos like extra strength Selsun Blue or extra strength Head and Shoulders carry a special ingredient that is very effective at removing these white spots over time. The third cause for white spots is caused by how a person lies in the tanning bed. Three areas of the body are affected by how a person lies in the tanning bed: shoulder blades, tail bone area, and the backs of the calves. What happens is that pressure is created on those areas of the body, which restricts blood flow. A person needs UVA and UVB in order to tan; however, they also need oxygen. (Those who sleep in tanning beds often get these white spots.) There is a simple way to minimize and even eliminate this condition—have your customers take their right forearm (not their elbow and not the heel of their hand) and the bottom of their right foot and push up gently for a few seconds. This will relieve pressure on the right hand side of their body, allowing their skin to breathe for a few moments. After they have done this, they should lower their right side and raise the left side up the same way. Here's the link: http://www.saloncertification.com/appendix.htm _________________ [ This Message was edited by: Cutting Edge on 2004-08-09 03:11 ]