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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

This light can lead to oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, and hyperpigmentation, making your skin appear older. Research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that blue light exposure increases the production of free radicals, which damage skin cells. Journal of Investigative Dermatology , 137(9), pp.

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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. Gendler Dermatology (2022) 'Menopause, Topical Estrogen, and Skin Health'. Rzepecki, A.K., Murase, J.E.,

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2-MNG-Containing Depigmenting Serum is Effective for Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Dermatology Times

significant decrease in Post Acne Hyperpigmentation Index score after just 84 days. Patients saw a 15.8%

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Using CO2 Laser + Other Modalities to Treat Skin Pigmentation

Lipgloss and Aftershave

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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Hyperpigmentation: Is It Medical or Cosmetic?

Dermatology Times

Lal emphasizes the dual approach of combining medical and cosmetic dermatology to effectively address skin issues like hyperpigmentation.

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Optimizing Treatment for Hyperpigmentation

The Dermatology Digest

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Skincare Solutions for Menopause: How to Address Common Skin Changes

US Dermatologt Partners

Dermatology Partners Denver , Menopause can take a toll on skin, but there are numerous dermatologic treatments to prevent and address these issues by targeting the root causes rather than hiding changes. Alexandra Theriault of U.S. During menopause, collagen and elastin proteins degrade more rapidly and are replaced more slowly.