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About Our Products—M.D. Forté

I am delighted to announce that our office offers one of the most technologically advanced skin care systems available today—M.D. Forté. Developed by Herald Pharmacal, the original Glycolic Acid pioneer, this unique line of Glycolic Acid-based skin care products goes to work quickly to give you the results you desire-healthy, younger-looking skin.

Glycolic Acid, the most widely acclaimed of all AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), is an organic acid of sugar cane. In the eternal quest to reverse the signs of aging and ill effects of sun exposure, no recent cosmetic or therapeutic products show more promise than those containing Glycolic Acid. Glycolic Acid has been reported to improve skin conditions such as acne, pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) and premature aging.

Clinical Trials

Glycolic Acid, as you are probably aware, is the foremost of all alpha hydroxy (or fruit) acids. This fruit acid's rejuvenating effects on aging, photodamaged, and problem-prone skin have been well documented in leading medical journals. Studies show Glycolic Acid helps gently lift away your skin's dry, spent surface layer, leaving a visible improvement in the appearance of fine lines and overall skin texture in only a matter of a few weeks.

A three week clinical trial between the affects of Vitamin A and AHA's vs 10% Vitamin C revealed that AHA was superior in enhancing skin moisterization, skin smoothing, and fine line reduction.

In an eight week study, a 1% salicylic acid in combination with a 5% glycolic acid compound used for 8 weeks proved to be more effective in the overall treatment of acne (inflammatory & non-inflammatory) than benzoyl peroxide.

The Program

The M.D. Forté family includes scientifically advanced products developed for all skin types. Clinical results have confirmed its safety and effectiveness to help shed dry, damaged cells and unclog pores. M.D. Forté products come in three concentration levels-15% and 30% Glycolic Compound - enabling you to "graduate" to a higher level of Glycolic Acid at your own pace. Because of its higher concentration levels of Glycolic Acid, M.D. Forté won't be found at your local supermarket, drugstore or salon; this fast-acting, highly effective system requires both physician care and maintenance.

The M.D. Forté skin care system begins with a simple, three-step home care routine that can be enhanced with in-office treatments to accelerate your desired results. To find out more about this revolutionary skin care program, please call our office to arrange your free skin care consultation.