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Embracing Combination Therapy in Rosacea

The Dermatology Digest

Identify and document every feature of rosacea and treat each accordingly using a combination of therapies. Back to our Maui Derm Conference Coverage → The post Embracing Combination Therapy in Rosacea appeared first on The Dermatology Digest. Harper, MD, the past president of the American Acne and Rosacea Society.

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New DART Guidelines Set Standards for Use of IGSRT in Non-melanoma Skin Cancers

The Dermatology Digest

New guidelines from the Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) call for standardized dosing and fractions when treating basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients with image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IGSRT).

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DART: Medicare Administrative Contractor’s Coverage Proposal on IGSRT Will Jeopardize Progress, Patient Outcomes

The Dermatology Digest

The Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) is urging dermatologists and other stakeholders to oppose a proposed policy that would cancel Medicare coverage for image-guided superficial radiation therapy (Image-Guided SRT or IGSRT) for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer in seven states.

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Cupping by Julie A Starr

National Aesthetic Spa Network

Cupping is a traditional form of Chinese healing therapy.

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Adalimumab Improves Hematologic Abnormalities in HS Patients

The Dermatology Digest

The new findings build on a previous study in a smaller cohort of HS patients that also documented improvements in anemia, leukocytosis, or thrombocytosis after immunomodulatory therapy. These improvements were noted in patients who did and did not respond clinically to therapy.

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Demystifying Beauty License Renewal in Illinois: What You Need to Know

New Age Spa Institute

Massage Therapy, Nail Technology, & Instructor Licenses Renew Every Even Year : 2024, 2026, 2028, 2030, etic. Do I need to submit documentation? At the discretion of IDFPR, you may need to provide documentation of your completion of continuing education hours or other requirements.

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Music as medicine: a sneak peak into Spa Executive’s 2024 trends guide

Spa Executive

Unlike “music therapy,” music medicine does not require the expertise or involvement of a trained professional engaging the participant but can be as simple as listening to recorded tunes. Feasibility studies have shown promising results for similar therapies to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.