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Looking for an appropriate ICD 10 code pt uses Hemp /needs to prove no THC

Provider ordered urine tox for a pt who use Hemp in tea .pt needed to prove that he was not ingesting or using THC provider coded for F19.20(other psycoactive substance abuse) only because the EMR described the code as Concerned about own drug use. I’m not sure where to go with this ,his urine tox was completely negative
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Medical Grade Facial Cleansers Prove Vital in Acne Scar Prevention

I know what you’re thinking; of course a facial cleanser is going to have benefits for acne sufferers.  And a cleanser so effective it is considered medical grade, it makes even more sense, but would you ever imagine that facial cleansers can actually aid in the removal long term acne?  In recent clinical studies therapeutic facial cleansers have exhibited additional benefits other than the standard detoxification, exfoliation and gentle cleansing.  These advanced, state of the art facial cleansers have proven to display actual therapeutic treatment for acne scars.  The author examines how therapeutic facial cleansers may provide much more value to our skin care routine than was originally believed. 

As most of us know, acne is often caused by an accumulation of dead skin cells, too many toxins, and other impurities within the skin.  Following this logic it makes quite a bit of sense that a facial cleanser that would remove the dead skin cells, wipe away impurities, oils and dirt would have tremendous benefit for people with acne.  But it is not the obvious benefits that have scientists and dermatologists around the world taking a much closer look at these cutting edge facial cleansers.

What has generated all of the publicity about these therapeutic facial cleansers is some of the additional ingredients that they contain that have proven to be very effective in a number of ways with consistent use.  Therapeutic facial cleanses, by definition contain ingredients that provide therapeutic treatment to any number of symptoms of conditions of the skin.  As a result of this combination of ingredients, scientists have found that these cleansers actually provide significant improvement in the long term treatment for people who suffer from acne scars.

Experts say that there are a few reasons that these facial cleansers can be so effective in the long term therapeutic treatment of your skin.  Some say that the inclusion of the active ingredient of a tangerine oil is the key.  Tangerine oil allows for deeper and more rapid absorption of other active ingredients that come in contact with the skin.  This means that the ingredients in the cleanser as well as any other product that you may use as a part of your routine would be more effective.  Obviously, this is a very big deal for wrinkle treatments and other anti aging pursuits, but it has also proven extremely helpful with the treatment of acne scars.  Others, however, claim that the reason for the acne scar results is the unique blend of anti inflammatory ingredients in the cleanser.  Using balanced and effective anti inflammatory ingredients like Chamomile Extract sooth the inflamed and damaged tissue that results in acne scars.  Scientists believe that by using an advanced therapeutic facial cleanser twice daily you are able to maintain healthier skin, reduce the visibility of acne scars, and help prevent the onset of any future scars.

This is obviously very big news for the skin care industry, a facial cleanser actually delivering long term, therapeutic benefits to acne scar sufferers.  As we learn more about both our skin and the best treatments for it, the more advanced and effective the products we use every day will become.  That is certainly the case with facial cleansers and we have seen major improvement with wrinkle creams over the years.  You can never know what will be next, but for now we can be thankful that we have found effective, affordable, long term treatment for many conditions of the skin, including acne scars.

Mark Robbins is a reviewer of the best facial cleansers on the market, with particular attention paid to those that can help with the treatment of acne and acne scars. Many of his readers have shared stories like this one, http://www.acnescarscream.net on how some treatments have helped them in their battle with acne scars.

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