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Disruptive Innovation: New Wearable Sensor Measures Skin Feel

The Dermatology Digest

Meet “HapSense,” a new innovative wearable skin sensor that is being rolled out to mark the 10th Anniversary of Procter & Gamble (P&G) Singapore Innovation Centre (SgIC). Since its inception in 2014, the P&G SgIC has helped sire the next generation of products from Pantene, Olay, SK-II, and more.

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ASDS Honors the Legacy of Dr. Alastair Carruthers

The Dermatology Digest

Stegman, MD, Award for Outstanding Service in 2010, the Philip Frost and Eugene van Scott Leadership Award in 2012, the ASDS Leadership in Innovation Lectureship in 2014 and the ASDS President’s Award in 2015. His legacy of innovation, leadership and dedication will continue to inspire and impact the lives of many.

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Study: The Number of New Dermatology Drugs Approved by the FDA Is on the Rise

The Dermatology Digest

The findings “highlight opportunities to develop more truly innovative dermatologic agents, particularly for diseases with unmet therapeutic need,” conclude researchers led by Ravi Gupta, MD, MSHP, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

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How Cryo T-Shock Helps with Weight Loss and Body Shaping

Fairlawn Aesthetic MD

Offering an advanced form of cryotherapy sculpting, this innovative treatment is redefining how we tackle stubborn fat and cellulite. Awarded as the “Most Innovative Device” at the Gicare 2014 International Expo in Paris, Cryo T-Shock promises a new frontier in aesthetic treatments. What is Cryo T-Shock?

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Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Dermatologic Conditions

First Derm

Unlocking the Potential: How Cannabinoids Transform Dermatologic Care In the realm of dermatology, cannabinoids have emerged as a beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions for a spectrum of skin conditions. January 2014:261-308. JID Innovations. Cannabinoid pharmacology: the first 66 years. British Journal of Pharmacology.

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Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175

The Beauty Brains

President Obama signed the Sunscreen Innovation Act, in November 2014 to help get these things approved more quickly. The reason they are not approved is because the FDA looks at sunscreens as drugs while in the EU sunscreens are considered cosmetics. Drug actives require a lot more safety and efficacy data than cosmetic ingredients.

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How to Prevent Lip Thinning and Keep Your Lips Full and Youthful as You Age

Alison Bladh

Call to Action Lip thinning and dehydration are common with age, but they can be managed with a consistent routine, proper nutrition, and innovative treatments. Harvard Health (2019) suggests that hydration, sun protection, and dietary collagen sources are key to preventing lip thinning. Harvard Medical School. Ganceviciene, R., Garre, A.,