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Age-related atopic dermatitis phenotypes evaluated in study
“Improved understanding of the clinical phenotypes of AD may help guide choice of treatment and improve health outcomes,” the researchers wrote....
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AAD unveils updated guidelines for topical AD treatment in adults
Of the 12 recommendations made for adults with AD, the work group ranked 7 as “strong” based on the evidence reviewed, and the rest as “...
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Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal could benefit from enhancements, expert says
“If you promise someone results in 4 to 5 treatments, you’re going to have a large group of patients who are disappointed,” Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi...
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Study spotlights clinicopathologic features, survival outcomes of pediatric melanoma
The median Breslow thickness was 2.7 mm in children and 1.0 mm in adolescents.
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Infantile hemangioma: Analysis underscores importance of early propranolol treatment
Ideally, infants should be examined by a practitioner between 2 and 5 weeks of age and referred to a specialized center if they have features of...
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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.