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Expand Your Treatment Options with 1st Of It’s Kind Device

Lipgloss and Aftershave

The PRO PLUS will give medical + spa aesthetic professionals more treatment options! The future of LED light therapy has arrived with the launch of the PRO PLUS , Cellumas newest innovation that builds upon the legacy of its award-winning Celluma PRO. The PRO PLUS brings everything users love about its predecessorwrinkle reduction, pain management, and acne treatmentand elevates it with an industry-first, FDA-cleared 4th mode for body contouring.

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Photosensitizing Drugs, Estrogen, and Diuretics Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk

Dermatology Times

Estrogen therapy and certain diuretics may increase skin cancer risk, highlighting the need for careful patient counseling and sun exposure management.

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Navigating the Thrill of Change

Salon Today

Amy Pal is finding salon ownership exciting as she takes charge of her financials, embraces online booking and social media and mines the wisdom from the salon's client reviews.

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Q&A: How the PWRS Program and Inaugural Report is Empowering Women and Transforming Global Healthcare

Dermatology Times

Eve Arnera and Thandiwe Munaiwa, MD, spoke about the groundbreaking collaboration between SkinCeuticals and ReSurge International, Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery.

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YUME HEAD SPA: TAKING SALON & SPA SERVICES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Salon Today

Turn your shampoo bowl into a multi-function area with the YUME SPA SYSTEM and create new income possibilities for your salon. By Introducing the Yume Head Spa and its unique value-added services, you have the ability to elevate your success by attracting new clients, bolstering retail sales and increasing your total revenue.

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Flock and Gather Podcast. Episode 188 with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services

Spa Industry Association

Allan chats with with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services! See more at wellnessjk.com Get it on: iTunes Podbean Spotify Continue reading Flock and Gather Podcast. Episode 188 with guest Andy Dunn from JK Products and Services at Spa Industry Association.

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Flock and Gather Podcast. Episode 189 with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty

Spa Industry Association

Allan chats with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty! See more at savorbeauty.com Get it on: iTunes Podbean Spotify Continue reading Flock and Gather Podcast. Episode 189 with guest Angela Jia Kim from Savor Beauty at Spa Industry Association.

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Incorporating Succession Planning Into Salon Business Processes

Salon Today

In the Beauty Industry, Kopsa Otte CPAs + Advisors are known as The Tax Experts. With over 40 years of experience in this industry and a team of 30 professionals devoted to helping clients legally pay the least amount of tax over time, they are the go-to. Along with helping salon clients thrive while in their business, Kopsa Otte has successfully helped many owners in their succession plan.

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Advancing Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care - Early Diagnosis, Biologic Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Approaches: Part 2

Dermatology Times

In part 2 of this Frontline Forum supplement, experts discuss current and emerging treatments, digital tools and supports, and more.

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Dollars & Sense: The Ultimate Guide to Salon Profitability

Salon Today

Profitability is the heartbeat of any successful business, and for salon owners, it's an essential measure of their journey. Imagine putting in countless hours of hard work, creativity, and passion only to be confronted with mounting expenses. Many salons face this challenge, making it crucial to grasp the true meaning of profitnot just as a number but as a vital sign of their business's overall health.

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Daily Derm Times: March 21, 2025

Dermatology Times

Catch up on dermatology news, highlights, and insights from the past 24 hours.

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Prosper U Updates On LAB

Pivot Point International

Are you maximizing the potential of your school’s curriculum with business training that prepares students for real-world success? Get ready to equip your students with the skills they need to succeed in todays competitive beauty industry! Prosper U , available on LAB, offers innovative business training programs that prepare future professionals for real-world success.

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Supporting Reentrants: A Medical Student Volunteer Initiative

Dermatology Times

Participants reported increased confidence in clinical interactions and greater interest in dermatology as a career path.

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Can Hard Water Really Cause Acne?

Beautiful With Brains - Skincare

Can hard water really cause acne or is it just another skincare myth? If you’ve ever washed your face, looked in the mirror, and thought “why the hell is my skin still acting up?”, youre not alone. Acne is like that one guest at the party who doesnt get the hint and refuses to leave. […] The post Can Hard Water Really Cause Acne?

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Ritlecitinib Demonstrates Effectiveness in Subgroup Analysis of Asian Patients

Dermatology Times

At week 24, the proportion of Asian patients achieving significant hair regrowth (SALT 20) was substantially higher in ritlecitinib treatment groups than in placebo groups.

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Can Topical Nigella Sativa With Vinegar Clear Acne?

The Dermatology Digest

Kalonji ( Nigella sativa ) and Sirka (vinegar) may help target the underlying causes of acne, according to research in theJournal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology. The study, conducted as a prospective, open-label randomized controlled trial, enrolled 43 participants aged 1340, over a 28-day treatment period. Participants were divided into two groups: one group applied a liniment of Kalonji powder and vinegar, while the other used 5% benzoyl peroxide gel.

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730-nm Picosecond Laser Is More Effective Than 1064-nm for Acquired Dermal Melanocytosis

Dermatology Times

The 730-nm picosecond laser had an efficacy rate of 88% with higher patient satisfaction compared to the 1604-nm wavelength.

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Upadacitinib (Rinvoq, AbbVie) in Vitiligo: What Does the Phase 2 Data Show?

The Dermatology Digest

Upadacitinib (Rinvoq, AbbVie) improvesType 1 inflammation markersand circulatingmelanocyte-associated proteinsin vitiligo.John E. Harris, MD, PhD , the Founding Director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, Founding Director of theAutoimmune Therapeutics Institute, and Professor and Chair in the Department of Dermatology at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, reviews the Phase 2 data, which he presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

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Navigating the Boxed Warning for the JAK Inhibitor Class

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how clinicians can interpret and apply the JAK inhibitor class boxed warning to make informed treatment decisions while weighing potential risks against therapeutic benefits for individual patients.

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Talking to Patients About the Safety of JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how health care providers can effectively communicate the benefits and risks of JAK inhibitors to patients with atopic dermatitis while addressing safety concerns and establishing realistic treatment expectations.

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Anticipated Changes in Estate Planning for 2025 What Dermatologists Need to Know

Dermatology Times

Key estate planning changes in 2025: potential tax law shifts, federal exemption sunset, retirement account rules, state death taxes, and cryptocurrency issues.

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The Role of IL-17 in Psoriasis Pathogenesis

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how IL-17 is a key pro-inflammatory cytokine in plaque psoriasis pathogenesis. It stimulates keratinocyte proliferation, promotes neutrophil recruitment, induces antimicrobial peptides, and up-regulates other inflammatory mediators, creating a self-perpetuating inflammatory cascade in lesional skin.

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Mechanism of Action Differences Among IL-17 Inhibitors

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how IL-17 inhibitors differ in their targets within the IL-17 pathway. Secukinumab and ixekizumab block IL-17A, reducing inflammation in psoriasis and arthritis. Brodalumab inhibits IL-17RA, affecting multiple IL-17 cytokines, but carries suicide risk warnings. Bimekizumab targets IL-17A and IL-17F, potentially enhancing efficacy but with added risk of infections.

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Limitations and Challenges in Skin Cancer Staging Systems

Dermatology Times

An expert discusses the patient demographics and clinical features used in traditional staging and risk classification of melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), examining how staging systems from organizations like the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) align in risk classification, the challenges of relying solely on clinical features for prognosis, and the importance of accurate risk staging in guiding treatment decisions for these c

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Utility of Molecular Testing in Skin Cancer Risk Assessment

Dermatology Times

An expert discusses the qualities of genetic tests that are most important to clinicians seeking precise and reliable results for melanoma diagnosis and prognosis, and reviews the 31-gene expression profile (GEP) test, highlighting its ability to classify melanoma risk into 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, with 1A patients showing higher melanoma-specific survival (MSS) and overall survival (OS), while 1B/2A and 2B classifications serve as independent predictors of MSS and OS, noting that patients who underw

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