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In-demand Devices

Aesthetics Exposed

LED LED, commonly referred to simply as light therapy, produces low levels of light energy. LED is used widely in skin care by estheticians and medical providers since it has demonstrated effective results with the appearance of many skin conditions. 2001 Dec;19(6):305-14. J Clin Laser Med Surg. doi: 10.1089/104454701753342758.

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Garlic, the ‘King of Cancer Prevention’?

Aesthetics Advisor

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2001 by researchers in Boston, Massachusetts, demonstrated that aged garlic extract contains antioxidant phytochemicals that can prevent oxidative damage. Thus, garlic seems safer clinically and as effective as the heavy metal toxicity medication, d-penicillamine.

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Pediatric Psoriasis: Characteristics of a Cohort at UCSF Spanning 2 Decades

The Dermatology Digest

“There has been a substantial increase in the use of systemic and biologic therapies over time, which is an important step in bridging the treatment gap for moderate-to-severe pediatric psoriasis patients,” noted Carmel Aghdasi, BA, one of the study authors.

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Pediatric Psoriasis: Characteristics of a Cohort at UCSF Spanning 2 Decades

The Dermatology Digest

“There has been a substantial increase in the use of systemic and biologic therapies over time, which is an important step in bridging the treatment gap for moderate-to-severe pediatric psoriasis patients,” noted Carmel Aghdasi, BA, one of the study authors.

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Demodex: Mites That Live On Your Skin

First Derm

The hair follicle mites Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis: biology and medical importance. Folliculitis et perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens controlled with a combination therapy: systemic antibiosis (metronidazole plus clindamycin), dermatosurgical approach, and high-dose isotretinoin. Dermatologica, 162(1), 1–11.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

First Derm

When to Seek Medical Help Monitoring Symptoms : If psoriasis in the beard area worsens, becomes increasingly painful, or spreads, it’s important to consult a board-certified dermatologist. Defining pseudofolliculitis barbae in 2001: A review of the literature and current trends. Dermatologic Therapy. 2014;61(6).

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Higher Vitamin D Levels Lower Cancer Risk

Aesthetics Advisor

The American Medical Association uses of 20 ng/ml as sufficient, but research shows 40 ng/mL should be the cutoff point for sufficiency in order to prevent a wide range of diseases, including cancer. Sources and References 1 Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis v.8(4); Vitamin D 26 Salk.