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Vitamin 'A'mazing

Aesthetics Exposed

When retinal is applied topically, virtually all of it is converted to retinyl esters only a fraction are converted to retinoic acid (Eiselen, 2015). Eiselen, 2015) Essentially, all forms of vitamin A have the same effects as retinoic acid if the dose applied is equivalent.

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Can Oestrogen Cream Applied to the Skin Cause New Moles or Pigmentation?

Alison Bladh

Oestrogen can stimulate these cells, and in some cases, this leads to hyperpigmentation. 2015) 'Letter to the Editor: Topical Anti-Estrogen Therapy To Treat Melasma', Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology , 8(4), pp. Want more evidence-based tips like this straight to your inbox? Link below.

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Melasma (Chloasma)

First Derm

Especially, new evidence proves not only UV light, but also short wave length visible light rays (blue-violet) have the ability to cause melasma by inducing hyperpigmentation. Some studies show that folate deficiency can be related to hyperpigmentation. Alexander Börve Melasma (Chloasma) (08) cheek woman [ICD-10 L81.1] ICD-9: 709.09

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The Science Behind Retinol

Art of Dermatology

A clinical study from 2015 found that 84 percent of women between the ages of 40-55 saw improvement in the appearance of their dark spots after one year of retinol use. Retinol use can benefit skin concerns such as: Wrinkles Acne Hyperpigmentation Dull skin Age spots Collagen loss Skin Laxity How Does Retinol Work?

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The Hottest Clinical Skin Care Correction This Fall

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Sign Up For A Professional Account Mandelic Trio – BiON Blast hyperpigmentation with this treatment and home care trio of products. Now you can incorporate BiON’s Mandelic Acid Exfoliator 30% into your skincare treatment room and treat hyperpigmentation on virtually every skin type and Fitzpatrick. Second, did we mention PUMPKIN!

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Popular MediSpa’s #1 Back Bar Skincare Brand

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Teresa has been a Licensed Esthetician in California, since 2015. With such passion for skincare, Teresa became a Licensed Medical Aesthetician in 2015 and took her career from the corporate room to the treatment room. Hyperpigmentation anyone? Clemens’ story of success with the L+A community. Meet Teresa L.

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What Is The Effect Of Blue Light On The Skin?

Eminence Organics

Visible light, especially in the blue wavelength, has become a hot topic in skin care, as there is mounting evidence that supports its contribution to photo-aging, including wrinkles, worsening skin laxity and hyperpigmentation. Free radical damage also causes hyperpigmentation , leading to more signs of aging like dark spots.