Acne Rumor Control Video Contest for Teens with MTV’s Total Request Live Host Lyndsey Rodrigues
MTV “Total Request Live” host Lyndsey Rodrigues today launched Acne Rumor Control (http://www.AcneRumorControl.com), an online campaign and video contest to debunk common acne myths and help teens get clearer skin without having to go through the struggles she experienced while on national TV.
Acne is often viewed as an unfortunate “rite of passage” for millions of teenagers, with almost 85 percent experiencing the common skin condition during their adolescent years. However, many people don’t realize that acne is not just a “teen phase” - people often break out during their 20’s, 30’s and beyond. While chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed as culprits for causing pimples, acne is actually a long-term skin condition partially caused by hormones and genetics.
“Getting to meet my favorite stars and musicians is definitely glamorous, but getting a zit before they come on the show can be pretty embarrassing since breakouts always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times,” said Rodrigues, who began hosting MTV’s Total Request Live in December 2007 after years of serving as the popular host in Australia.
“After moving to New York and continuing to experience breakouts, I finally wised up and visited a dermatologist who prescribed Differin(R) (adapalene) 0.3% Gel to treat my condition once and for all. Acne Rumor Control is a cool campaign that will let teens know that acne does not need to wreak havoc on their lives and can easily become one less problem they have to worry about.”
Enter Acne Rumor Control to Win All-Access Trip to NYC! Sponsored by Galderma, maker of Differin(R) (adapalene) acne medications, Acne Rumor Control gives teens the chance to put their creativity to work. By visiting http://www.AcneRumorControl.com, teens can create and submit one or more short videos debunking a myth about acne for the chance to win an all-access, VIP trip to New York City to hang out with Lyndsey Rodrigues. Video submissions are being accepted between now and September 2, 2008. On September 17, 2008, up to 25 finalists will be revealed and everyone can vote for their favorite on the Web site. The winner of the contest and two guests will have dinner with Lyndsey at her favorite trendy New York restaurant and receive surprise tickets to one of the hottest shows in town.
In addition to the video contest, http://www.AcneRumorControl.com offers unique, interactive tools and resources to help teens and their parents better understand acne and how to effectively treat it. The Web site includes a unique calendar widget that teens can download and personalize to track skin progress before their most important events, and a “Glam Cam” featuring behind-the-scenes video of Lyndsey sharing her secrets for
beautiful skin. Teens can also sign up to receive acne-fighting tips via text message from Lyndsey herself.
“In my dermatology practice, I see many teenagers with acne who have dealt with it for years without visiting a doctor for treatment because they didn’t recognize it as a chronic skin condition,” said Hilary Baldwin, MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Dermatology at State University of New York at Brooklyn. “Prescription acne medication, such as Differin(R) (adapalene), treats acne at the source and prevents
future blemishes from forming. My patients often experience greater self-confidence and happiness as a result of treating their acne.”
For more information about the Acne Rumor Control video contest and
interactive acne-fighting tools, visit http://www.AcneRumorControl.com.
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This is crazy look at how Differin can effect you!
Look at the possible side effects of differin:
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-6445-Differin+Top.aspx?drugid=6445&drugname=Differin+Top
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A brief sensation of warmth or stinging may occur immediately after applying the medication. Skin redness, dryness, itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication. These effects usually decrease with continued use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Your doctor may want you to decrease how often you use adapalene, change the strength, or have you stop using it.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed
this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: very red/irritated skin, an intense burning sensation, eye redness and watering (conjunctivitis), eyelid swelling, skin discoloration.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. The following numbers do not provide medical advice, but in the US you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you may call Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
acne is such a difficult problem to treat((
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