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Using CO2 Laser + Other Modalities to Treat Skin Pigmentation

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Dr. Krystal Briglia, L+A Medical + Wellness Editor Dr. Krystal Briglia of Triada Integrative Medicine + Wellness is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetic dermatology, integrative medicine, and wellness. It is, however, less suitable for darker skin types due to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

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Quercetin vs Hydroxychloroquine: What's the Difference? (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

An animal study published in the Nature (Aug 2012) , concluded that quercetin has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic (anti-scarring) properties. Do not take quercetin without medical advice if you are using warfarin (blood thinner). Caution: Quercetin has one moderate drug interaction with warfarin.

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Pyogenic Granuloma

First Derm

Pyogenic Granuloma Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Borve pyogenic granuloma lip pyogenic granuloma on lip pyogenic granuloma on finger In A Nutshell Pyogenic granulomas are abnormal growths that often occur in response to an injury or other form of trauma. A physical examination will be performed.

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Neurotoxins for Non-Cosmetic Use

The Dermatology Digest

“I use botulinum toxins… for cosmetic reasons, but there’s a whole host of reasons why I use them for therapeutic purposes, from blepharospasm [and] migraine headaches to hyperhidrosis,” said Anthony Benedetto, DO, FACP, who presented “Dermatologic Non-Cosmetic Use of Neurotoxins” at the XIII International Congress of Dermatology (ICD 2021).

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Neurotoxins for Non-Cosmetic Use

The Dermatology Digest

“I use botulinum toxins… for cosmetic reasons, but there’s a whole host of reasons why I use them for therapeutic purposes, from blepharospasm [and] migraine headaches to hyperhidrosis,” said Anthony Benedetto, DO, FACP, who presented “Dermatologic Non-Cosmetic Use of Neurotoxins” at the XIII International Congress of Dermatology (ICD 2021).

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Botox and wound healing

The Dermatology Digest

But I observed scarring was quite dramatically reduced in those patients who had Botox in the wound. Typically, Dr. Maini uses BoNT/A as an adjunct in patients undergoing excision of intradermal naevi or sebaceous cysts in scar-prone areas, such as the deltoid or sternum, or if he must do a deep excision. 2021 Jun 1;20(6):677-680.

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Aesthetic Medicine Trends

AAAMS

Aesthetic medicine involves medical procedures designed to enhance cosmetic appearance. Demand Among Male Consumers Is Growing In 2018, men made up 10% of the Botox and neuromodulator market, jumping to 15% in 2021. What Is Aesthetic Medicine? This is especially true in China, though a similar trend is being observed in the U.S.