Opinion
Probiotic, prebiotic, and postbiotic skin care
On the frontier of microflora-rich skin care are organisms like Bifidobacterium longum, which increases skin’s resistance to temperature.
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Winter exfoliation: A multicultural approach
Sefidab is a whitish ball that looks like a dense piece of chalk made from animal fats and natural minerals.
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Knee and elbow rejuvenation
Techniques used for the face and neck are being used to lift, tighten, thin, and sculpt the knees and elbows.
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Integrative dermatology
Salves and skin care routines that would be considered natural or holistic have been “prescribed” by Western dermatologists for many years.
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Hypopigmentation
Subcision and microneedling are safe, effective in-office procedures that can be used for depigmented and hypopigmented skin.
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Treating the effects of bruxism with botulinum toxin
Traditional treatments have been ineffective at treating the pain and masseter hypertrophy associated with chronic grinding and clenching.
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Fish pedicures
Fish pedicures have a long-standing history in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for aiding such skin conditions as psoriasis and helping...
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The magic of microblading
The use of microblading has increased exponentially since 2015, as reflected by the millions of searches on popular social media sites.
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Collagen drinks – do they really work?
Diet absolutely plays a role in our overall health and skin appearance. But can these concentrated collagen drinks provide an increased benefit?...
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Skin rollers
Microneedling rollers, which are the most complex, are widely used as facial rollers in homes and in dermatology offices.
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Laser tattoo removal clinic closures: Are patients getting scammed?
Online discussion groups had many entries from different patients who paid for packages (often costing thousands of dollars) for multiple laser...
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Choosing noninvasive tightening treatments wisely
Technology for noninvasive modalities has improved over the last decade, but there are still no longterm clinical data, and results are highly...
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High-dose hydrogen peroxide for SKs
Highly reactive oxygen species likely created from application of this concentration may lead to direct oxidative damage to SK cells.
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Thread lifts: A face-lift alternative? Or not?
Fillers used in combination with thread-lifts increase longevity of the thread-lift because of additional collagen stimulation.