SKIN CONDITIONS THAT BENEFIT FROM TOTAL BLOCK®

Skin Cancer and those with premalignant conditions can benefit from complete full spectrum protection from the damaging rays of the sun. A direct cause and effect relationship has been established between Ultraviolet light and melanoma, this is quite significant since melanoma is life threatening and is the most common cancer for women age 25-29, and the second most common cancer for women 30-34. Melanoma has also been reported as having a 50% increase in death rates in men over 50 during the past 15 years.

Lupus patients can benefit from complete full spectrum total protection, this may aid in preventing a photosensitive reaction or exacerbation due to sunlight, which may result in the development of, skin rashes. TOTAL BLOCK TINTED SPF 60 is an excellent cover-up makeup for butterfly or discoid rashes.

Chemotherapy and Post Radiation Therapy patients require complete full spectrum total protection to help minimize specific drug-induced photosensitive reaction experienced secondary to Chemotherapy. Total Block is an excellent cover-up for erythema due to radiation treatment.

Transplant Immunosuppressed Therapy patients require complete full spectrum total protection from all the damaging rays of the sun. Immunosuppression after an organ transplant often puts the patient at risk for the development of skin cancer.

Post Laser Skin Resurfacing, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion are all examples of extremely sensitive skin, and can be aided in the over-all healing process through antioxidant ingredients. Total Block is an excellent individualized cover-up for post laser skin redness and a full spectrum protector from the damaging rays of the sun.

Facial Cosmetic Surgery and facial trauma patients can be aided in the overall healing process with antioxidant properties, and require complete full spectrum protection from the sun’s damaging rays. Total Block is an excellent individualized cover-up for redness from chemical peels and facial cosmetic surgery.

Dermatologic Disorders such as Vitiligo and Rosacea can benefit from complete full spectrum protection.

Drug Photosensitivity
Certain medications will sensitize your skin to the sun. Common drugs that may do this include: certain antibiotics; birth control pills; diuretics; antihistamines; antidepressants and many retinoids (such as Vitamin A acid). Three hundred drugs are known to cause photosensitive and photoallergic reactions.