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Updated AAD Guidelines for the Management of AD with Phototherapy and Systemic Therapies

Dermatology Times

The guidelines update AAD’s 2014 recommendations for the management of AD with phototherapy and systemic therapies.

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

2 In this review, we highlight the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” proposed by Akdis, discuss the important roles of the skin, gut, and respiratory barriers, and discuss novel therapies. This understanding allows for clinicians and researchers to develop preventative measures and therapies to restore epithelial barrier structure and function.

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More Evidence That Antioxidants May Make Cancer Worse

Aesthetics Advisor

Is it advisable or not to supplement with antioxidant therapy during combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy? People who hold this view maintain that antioxidants may counter the harmful effects of oxidation in the malignant process and thereby increase the effects of drugs or radiation therapy to the benefit of the patient.

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

Fairlawn Aesthetic MD

Cryo T-Shock, developed by Pagani, utilizes a combination of heat and cold therapies to target and eliminate undesired fat cells effectively. Awarded as the “Most Innovative Device” at the Gicare 2014 International Expo in Paris, Cryo T-Shock promises a new frontier in aesthetic treatments.

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How to Activate Stem Cells Naturally 2023

Aesthetics Advisor

These strategies are not as therapeutic or powerful as stem cell therapy but they are very helpful for the body’s healing process. According to a 2014 study, resveratrol taken only for thee weeks may increase the frequency and total numbers of normal bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) in the body.

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Melasma (Chloasma)

First Derm

Topical skin lightning agents – focus on melanocytes and reduce melanin production Chemical peels – remove the extra melanin from the skin surface Laser and other light-based therapies – remove the excessively pigmented areas from the skin There are various methods to reduce the symptoms. Light based therapies come last, if all else fails.

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Is It Wise to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Pulled?

Aesthetics Advisor

The ADA agreed in a 2014 paper11 that asymptomatic wisdom teeth weren’t necessarily disease- or problem-free, but added there was insufficient evidence to conclude that prophylactic removal was better than continued monitoring." I would also suggest trying ozone therapy before getting a root canal or tooth extraction done.