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Skin Cancer Innovations: New Detection Device & Possible Vaccine for Melanoma

MedEsthetics

Vaccines and devices designed to identify and combat skin cancer are currently in the clinical trial phases, including research from DermaSensor, Moderna, Merck and more.

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Dermatological Dilemma: Unmasking the Benzene Menace in Our Products

Dermatology Times

In our March publication, Winter Editor in Chief Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, delved into the growing concern of benzene in personal care products. This commentary becomes all the more important in light of the recent findings of high levels of benzene in acne products.

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Welcome to the World of ARETE

Beauty Launchpad

ARETÉ founder Ashley Mooney shares more about the ethos of the brand, how she made this dream come to life and how stylists can achieve beautiful color with kind ingredients.

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Valisure's David Light Unpacks Benzene Findings, Stability Testing, and Discourse

Dermatology Times

Following the announcement of Valisure's findings related to benzene and benzoyl peroxide acne products, Dermatology Times spoke with David Light, co-founder and president of the laboratory behind the report, to discuss the findings, the role of stability testing requirements, and quelling fear-filled online discourse.

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How Much Skin Care Product To Use: Are You Applying The Right Amount?

Eminence Organics

How Much Skin Care Product To Use: Are You Applying The Right Amount? Wondering how much skin care product to use for each step? When it comes to your skin care, size matters — and applying a drop versus a dollop can make all the difference in the effectiveness of your routine. Apply too little product and you may miss out on its full benefits; apply too much and you risk irritating and overloading the skin.

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SOCS Turns 20!

The Dermatology Digest

Skin of Color Society Founder Susan C. Taylor, MD, reflects on the progress that the Society has made over the past two decades. More Conference Coverage Welcome to the Golden Age of Pediatric Dermatology Elizabeth Swanson, MD Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Boise, ID, discusses advances in treating kids with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and hemangiomas.

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Two MEFV Gene Variants Linked to GPP

The Dermatology Digest

Two newly identified MEFV gene variants may be associated with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), according to research in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Until now, researchers have reported six genes associated with GPP. Although these genes are widely used for diagnosis and treatment, there are GPP patients who do not have any variants of these genes.

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Experts Look Forward to the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting

Dermatology Times

We've rounded up commentary from trusted dermatology experts who expressed enthusiasm and excitement for the biggest dermatology meeting of the year.

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CSU Is for You

The Dermatology Digest

Adam Friedman, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC, offers up advice on how to work up and treat patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). More Conference Coverage Welcome to the Golden Age of Pediatric Dermatology Elizabeth Swanson, MD Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Boise, ID, discusses advances in treating kids with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and h

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20th Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium Sneak Peek

Dermatology Times

The organization celebrates 2 decades of leading awareness, research, education, membership, and advocacy for clinicians and patients with skin of color.

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Welcome to the Golden Age of Pediatric Dermatology

The Dermatology Digest

Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Boise, ID, discusses advances in treating kids with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and hemangiomas. “Just because they are little doesn’t mean we should be afraid to treat them and make their skin disease better,” she stresses. More Conference Coverage Welcome to the Golden Age of Pediatric Dermatology Elizabeth Swanson, MD Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Boise, ID, discusses advances

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Leveraging the Power of Shared Decision Making in Pediatric Dermatology

Dermatology Times

Kelly M. Cordoro, MD, shared tips on implementing shared decision making in pediatric dermatology dermatology atat annual conference.

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The Professional Beauty Association Announces its Beacon Class of 2024

Salon Today

The 2024 The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces its Beacon Class recognizing top emerging talent in the beauty industry.

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15 Advanced Education Courses to Level Up Your Skills at The Skin Games 2024 Live Event

The Skin Games

The Skin Games 2024 is back and bigger than ever! This year’s live event offers a wide range of advanced education courses designed to help you elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and boost your business.

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Speed Review: Molton Brown Flora Luminare Hand Cream

Skin Deep Beauty

Molton Brown are a long-time favourite brand of mine for pampering hand creams and I always think they make great gift ideas too. Today's review is of the Flora Luminare Hand Cream. On first impressions, the tube hand cream is aesthetically pleasing. I love that it features my favourite colour, yellow, to impart an instant sense of happiness! Plus, it's practical as it means it's easy to find in a crowded handbag.

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Stand UP for Gods Assignment

Beautifully Yours Metro

When God gave me the assignment of building a community and platform for Christian estheticians and beauty professionals, I thought he had called the wrong gal for the job. You see, although I love the Lord, building a community for others was not what I had in mind. There are risk and assumptions that come with professing your faith. All of it makes me UNCOMFORTABLE!

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Building A Solid Financial Foundation: Financing Solutions For Spas

Spa Industry Association

The spa industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years due to the increasing emphasis on self-care and wellness. However, establishing and operating a successful spa business requires substantial capital investment, from securing a prime location to outfitting the facility with high-quality equipment and amenities. Navigating the business financing landscape can be challenging, especially for spa owners and entrepreneurs seeking to launch or expand their ventures.

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A NEW Starpil PRO is Coming!

Starpil Wax

Starpil Wax, the country’s #1 wax supplier, continues its dedication to high-quality hair removal for licensed estheticians with a new initiative! We are excited to announce the launch of Starpil PRO, a new and improved online store to upgrade the experience for professional waxers and bulk wax buyers. Bulk buying is a core aspect of Starpil Wax’s business, providing licensed estheticians with wax at the lowest prices.

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Splish Naturals: A Self-Care Regimen for Spa Therapists 

Spa Industry Association

Spa therapists dedicate their careers to nurturing the health and well-being of others. Yet, the physical and emotional demands of their work can often take a toll on their own well-being. Recognizing the importance of self-care for these professionals, Splish Naturals has developed a range of products that not only benefit their clients but also offer therapists themselves a means to rejuvenate and alleviate the strains of their demanding profession.

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How software improves retail sales in your hotel or resort spa

Spa Executive

Retail can contribute to a significant part of your hotel or resort spa’s revenue, with contributions ranging from an estimated 5% to 30%. Here’s how software improves retail sales. Software can play a crucial role in ensuring the success of retail strategies and the efficiency of processes in several ways. Integrating advanced software solutions can transform how spas and hotels manage their operations, customer experiences, and revenue streams.

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From Vision To Reality: 8 Ways To Fund Your Health And Wellness Business 

Spa Industry Association

Embarking on starting your own health and wellness business is an exciting endeavor. Whether you’re passionate about fitness, nutrition, holistic health, or any other aspect of well-being, turning your vision into reality requires careful planning, dedication, and funding. Securing the necessary capital is often one of the biggest challenges for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Jessica Meath, Executive Director of the Hot Springs Association, on the rise of thermal bathing

Spa Executive

The Hot Springs Association’s Executive Director, Jessica Meath, talk about the rise of thermal bathing culture and what’s behind it. The Hot Springs Association is a non-profit trade organization for hot springs owners and operators with a mission to unify and elevate the hot springs resort and spa industry worldwide. The Association fosters a collaborative community through networking, guidance, and advocacy for water stewardship, best practices, and excellence in wellbeing experie

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Hi, skin Facial Studio Offers Customizable Skin Care Solutions

Skin Inc

The facial studio provides customers with personalized and effective skin care solutions, from cutting-edge treatments to its core treatment, The Better Facial.

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Dermatologist Shares Tips for Attending Annual Meeting

Dermatology Times

Dermatology Times chatted with Sonya Kenkare, MD, FAAD, for tips on navigating the annual meeting.

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Shared-Decision Making in AD

The Dermatology Digest

Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, the Waldman Professor of Dermatology and Immunology and Health System Chair of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, discusses the factors that can affect choice of systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis (AD) patients. More Conference Coverage Welcome to the Golden Age of Pediatric Dermatology Elizabeth Swanson, MD Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Boise, ID, discusses advances in treating kids with ato

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Zabalafin Hydrogel Significantly Improves Itch in Phase 2a Trial for AD

Dermatology Times

Alphyn’s first-in-class therapeutic is designed to treat the immune system component of AD.

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DecisionDx-SCC Improves Risk-Stratification of SCC Patients Including Those in Various High-Risk Subgroups

The Dermatology Digest

Castle Biosciences, Inc.’s DecisionDx-SCC provides “significant, independent and clinically actionable risk-stratification” of Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients including those in various high-risk subgroups, according to a study in Dermatology and Therapy. The DecisionDx-SCC test is a 40-gene expression profile test developed and validated to improve the accuracy of metastatic risk prediction for patients with high-risk SCC, classifying patients as low (Class 1), higher (Class 2A) or highe

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What Laser Procedure is Right for Me?

Art of Dermatology

In the world of dermatology, laser procedures have become a cornerstone for addressing various skin concerns. However, with an array of options available, it has quickly become challenging to determine which laser procedure is best suited for your specific needs. At Art of Dermatology at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, we offer a host of laser rejuvenation and vascular treatments customizable to your unique needs.

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Alphyn’s Zabalafin Hydrogel Continues to Show Promise in AD Including Staph-linked AD

The Dermatology Digest

Alphyn’s zabalafin hydrogel (AB-101a) performed well in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), including disease commonly associated with Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staph , according to new Phase 2a data. Zabalafin hydrogel is a novel, first-in-class complex single-source botanical drug with multiple bioactive compounds that provides multiple mechanisms of action, including anti-pruritic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activity.

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Opill Is Here: 6 Things Dermatologists Need to Know Now

The Dermatology Digest

Opill, the first ever over-the counter oral contraceptive in the United States, will be available in stores and online in the coming weeks at a price of $19.99 a month. Opill is composed only of progestin (norgestryl 0.075mg) and has a a dual mechanism of action: thickening the cervical mucous, making it more difficult for sperm to fertilize eggs, and thinning the uterine lining, making fertilized eggs less able to attach properly.

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Cutera Introduces Cutera Academy and New Business Model for AviClear Customers

The Dermatology Digest

Cutera is expanding its advanced education and marketing programs for practices in North America to support customer success with AviClear and other Cutera products. AviClear is U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved for the long-term treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne. Additionally, the company is deploying a new business model that will provide current AviClear customers and future providers the ability to own AviClear with practice-friendly treatment pricing. “We are dedic