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Do collagen supplements benefit the skin?
“Maybe there’s some benefit, but the digestive process breaks collagen down into amino acids,” Dr. Ava Shamban said.
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Long-term maintenance required in melasma patients
To optimize results following the laser treatment of melasma, Dr. Arisa Ortiz uses one application of clobetasol immediately after the procedure...
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Why it’s important to offer cosmeceuticals in a cosmetic practice
Dr. Ava Shamban emphasized the importance of offering a wide range of products to accommodate different lifestyles, budgets, skin types, ages, and...
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Topical treatment options for acne continue to expand
IDP-126 is a fixed dose triple combination of clindamycin 1.2% plus benzoyl peroxide 3.1% and adapalene 0.15% is being evaluated in patients nine...
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Study evaluates features of alopecia areata in Hispanic/Latinx patients
The authors found that 18% of patients had one or more coexisting autoimmune conditions, most commonly rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease....
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Ten recommendations for building and growing a cosmetic dermatology practice
“You cannot have a practice that runs like the DMV, with people waiting 30-40 minutes to be seen,” Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi said.
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For optimal results, fractional RF microneedling requires multiple treatments
“It’s a good alternative to lasers, especially for darker skin types,” Dr. Catherine M. DiGiorgio said.
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‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ offers tips for building a social media presence
“There are trolls out there, so you have to have thick skin,” Dr. Sandra Lee said.
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Experts dispel incorrect dogmas in aesthetic medicine
Aesthetic clinicians who treat themselves “have a fool for a patient,” Dr. Kelly Stankiewicz said.
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Researchers use AI to diagnose infantile hemangioma
"Our study is the first to demonstrate the applicability of AI in the pediatric dermatology population," the authors wrote.
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Parental atopic dermatitis, asthma linked to risk of AD in offspring
The detailed analysis of AD risk associated with parental atopy in early life “may help to risk stratify infants to optimize early interventions...
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Study eyes sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color
The average number of allergens per product was 4.7, most commonly fragrance/botanicals, tocopherol, sodium benzoates/derivatives, and sorbitan...
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Novel platform harnesses 3D laser technology for skin treatments
The high-speed imaging system features 10-micron resolution, “so you get exquisite imaging that can help guide your treatments,” Dr. Mathew M....
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Applications for laser-assisted drug delivery on the horizon, expert says
“There is no doubt that by drilling tiny little holes or channels with ablative fractional lasers, we enhance drug delivery to the skin,” said...