It's the Itch,
      Not the Rash…

that is ultimately most bothersome with eczema. The majority of cases start off with a dry skin condition. In

That's how ProKera was born.  Since then, we've refined that first pharmacist's concoction into the luxurious lotion that has brought relief to thousands.  Every product we make begins with careful testing (not on animals) in laboratory conditions.  We work with leading Northwest dermatologists to make sure our products deliver on their promise, and we use the highest quality ingredients available.  Today, our product line includes a fabulous facial moisturizer Facial Velvet, an unbeatable sunscreen Satin Sunshield, bath and shower products Golden Gardenia Shower Gel  and Golden Gardenia Body Bar, and a great kit for blemish care ProKera Zit Kit.
People love what ProKera does for their skin, and I love sharing these wonderful products with people who suffered just like me.

Great skin,

Rita Ryan, President

When I was a young girl growing up in Montana, my skin would get so dry in the winter it would some-
times even bleed.  I suffered with cracked and peeling skin and

hid my hands in embarrassment.   No matter how many creams and lotions I tried, nothing seemed to help, and believe me, I tried them all.
After I married, my, dermatologist husband asked a pharmacist friend to mix up a cream for me that was based on a formula he'd been given in medical school.   I was leery at first, but when I applied it the first time, I was astounded.   Within a few days, my unsightly and painful dry skin had completely vanished.   I felt relief for the first time in years.

When I was a young girl growing up in Montana, my skin would get so dry in the winter it would sometimes even bleed.   I suffered with cracked and peeling skin and hid my hands in embarrassment.   No matter how many creams and lotions I tried, nothing seemed to help, and believe me, I tried them all.

northern climates, this is typically much worse in the winter.  Hence, the term "winter itch" is often used.  When the skin stays dry long enough, eventually patches become red and inflamed.  This is eczema.  Often before this stage, it begins to itch.  People who interrupt the cycle at this point are able to avoid the inflamed eczema stage.  This is where good topical skin care is very important. Frequent bathing, particularly with hot water, exposure to irritants, (deodorant,  hot tubs,  swimming pools) will definitely exacerbate the dry skin condition.

After I married, my dermatologist husband asked a pharmacist friend to mix up a cream for me that was based on a formula he'd been given in medical school.   I was leery at first, but when I applied it the first time, I was astounded.   Within a few days, my unsightly and painful dry skin had completely vanished.   I felt relief for the first time in years.

That's how ProKera was born.  Since then, we've refined that first pharmacist's concoction into the luxurious lotion that has brought relief to thousands.  Every product we make begins with careful testing (not on animals) in laboratory conditions.  We work with leading Northwest dermatologists to make sure our products deliver on their promise, and we use the highest quality ingredients available. 

Today, our product line includes a fabulous anti-aging facial moisturizer Facial Velvet, an unbeatable sunscreen Satin Sunshield, bath and shower products Golden Gardenia Shower Gel and Golden Gardenia Body Bar, and a great kit for blemish care, ProKera Zit Kit.

People love what ProKera does for their skin, and I love sharing these wonderful products with people who suffered just like me.

It's the Itch, Not the Rash…

that is ultimately most bothersome with eczema.  The majority of cases start off with a dry skin condition.  In northern climates, this is typically much worse in the winter.  Hence, the term "winter itch" is often used.  When the skin stays dry long enough, eventually patches become red and inflamed.  This is eczema.  Often before this stage, it begins to itch.  People who interrupt the cycle at this point are able to avoid the inflamed eczema stage.  This is where good topical skin care is very important.  Frequent bathing, particularly with hot water, exposure to irritants, (deodorant soaps,  hot tubs,  swimming pools) will definitely exacerbate the dry skin condition.

Ideally, one should bathe in warm water no more than once a day, if that often.  Use a mild moisturizing soap (Dove) and a moisturizer on the skin immediately after bathing while the skin is still wet.  Créme-based moisturizers are preferable over lotions because they tend to last longer.  Prevention is the key because if the process proceeds to eczema, normally you will need a prescription medication from your dermatologist to get the situation back under control.

Moisturizers such as ProKera, containing the AHA, glycolic acid, have shown considerable effectiveness in protecting, maintaining hydration of the skin and exfoliating accumulated dry itchy scales of the skin in this condition.

As a practicing dermatologist, I see hundreds of patients who complain of dry skin problems.  Often, a good skin care regimen can help alleviate the symptoms before more serious problems develop.   Glycolic acid is an effective ingredient for dry skin relief because it exfoliates the outer layers of skin, and is quickly and deeply absorbed.   I recommend ProKera products to my patients, and they have had good results.

Yours in Health,

Michael E. Ryan, M.D.

As a practicing dermatologist, I see hundreds of patients who complain of dry skin problems.  Often, a good skin care regimen can help alleviate the symptoms before more serious problems develop.  Glycolic acid is an effective ingredient for dry skin relief because it exfoliates the outer layers of skin, and is quickly and deeply absorbed.  I recommend ProKera products to my patients, and they have had good results.

Yours in Health,

Michael E. Ryan, M.D.