Fri.Apr 04, 2025

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Allergan Aesthetics' Effort to Create a Unified Vocabulary for Skin Quality

Dermatology Times

Sherket Peterson, PhD, spoke to Dermatology Times about Allergans recent research and plan to launch a universal skin quality index.

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How to Elevate Your Business By Going Green

Salon Today

More and more consumers are seeking out sustainable products and businessesis your salon giving them what theyre looking for?

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Texture vs Race Summit Merges Technology with Inclusive Beauty Education

Beauty Launchpad

The Texture vs Race Summit (TVR), founded by industry changemaker Keya Neal, announces its return to Baltimore from May 4-6, 2025, at the historic Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum.

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How Salons are Fighting Against Rising Supply Costs

Salon Today

Are skyrocketing costs putting pressure on your color business? Meet five salon owners and find out what they are doing differently to stay profitable.

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Daily Derm Times: April 4, 2025

Dermatology Times

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

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Revolutionizing Haircutting: The Calligraphy Cut Advantage

Salon Today

Discover the future of haircutting with Calligraphy Cutan innovative technique that transforms hair health, enhances stylist creativity, and boosts salon revenue. Learn how just one tool can elevate client satisfaction and generate up to $52,000 more per stylist annually.

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The Changing Salon Retail Landscape

Salon Today

Once sold exclusively in-salon, professional hair care products are now widely available online. This shift has significantly impacted salon retail sales, as big box and specialty retailers have moved in, meeting consumers where they want to shop and when they are ready to purchase. Discover how leveraging eCommerce and innovative marketing strategies can help salons reclaim retail revenue and build lasting client loyalty in this evolving market.

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Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia in a 25-Year-Old Man with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how clinicians can recognize and address barriers to treatment advancement in a young adult with persistent moderate to severe atopic dermatitis by evaluating disease impact, patient concerns, and appropriate therapeutic options.

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Say Hello to Clear Skin: Face Reality Launches InvisiClear™ Hydrocolloid Spot Patches

Lipgloss and Aftershave

We love a skincare innovation that sticks the landingliterally. And the latest launch from the award-winning acne experts at Face Reality Skincare is doing just that. Get ready to meet your blemishs new worst enemy: the Face Reality InvisiClear patch. These professional-grade hydrocolloid patches arent just another pretty sticker in your skincare arsenal.

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Switching from Biologics to JAK Inhibitors in Nonresponders and Dose Escalation

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how to optimize treatment outcomes by managing the transition from biologics to JAK inhibitors and considering dose adjustment strategies when patients show inadequate response to initial therapy.

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How Botanicals Impact the Skin: A Molecular Perspective on Nature’s Therapeutics

Lipgloss and Aftershave

In the last two decades, the convergence of botanical science and dermatology has transitioned from folklore into evidence-based therapeutics. No longer confined to traditional medicine, bioactive skincare ingredients derived from botanicals are now recognized for their diverse compounds that target skin health at the molecular level. In this article, we explore the functional impact of plant-based constituentsparticularly antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and antimicrobial agentsand examine ke

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Patient Survey Highlights Dissatisfaction and Undertreatment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care

Dermatology Times

A cross-sectional survey revealed that many patients with HS are dissatisfied with treatment options, with gaps in knowledge about FDA-approved therapies.

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Next-Level Naturals: How Tech-Nature Skincare is Transforming Clinical Results

Lipgloss and Aftershave

A Preview of L+A’s April Focus: Botan-Clinical Meets Tech-Nature Spring symbolizes new beginningsand in skincare, it’s the perfect time to renew your approach. At L+A, were spotlighting science-backed natural skincare, a powerful blend of botanical ingredients and advanced aesthetic technology. This emerging Tech-Nature trend is designed for skincare professionals who demand clinical-grade results, with a holistic edge.

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The Power of Art in Clinical Spaces

Dermatology Times

Studies show that exposure to meaningful artwork can lower blood pressure and enhance mental clarity in patients.

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EmbodyHER: Elevate Your Beauty & Wellness at Our Women’s Health Event

Lipgloss and Aftershave

On May 17th , we invite you to join us at Colab Space in Irvine, CA , for an empowering and transformative Womens Health Event called EmbodyHER a day dedicated to clean beauty, wellness, and the honest conversations we need to be having about modern womanhood, hosted by Dr. Chantal Lunderville, our Medical and Wellness Editor and Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW.

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New Study Compares Infection Risk of AD Systemic Therapies

Dermatology Times

The study found dupilumab-treated patients had the highest probability of remaining infection-free over 52 weeks.

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Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies

Alison Bladh

Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies A Healthy Take on a Classic Favourite We all enjoy something indulgent now and again and with these Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies, you can savour the moment while still staying aligned with your healthy lifestyle. This recipe is rich, chocolatey and made with nourishing ingredients that offer a more balanced way to enjoy a sweet treat.

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Evaluating the Safety of Topical JAK Inhibitors in the Pediatric Population: Insights into Systemic Risks and Adverse Effects

Dermatology Times

Aaron Farberg, MD, discuss how JAK inhibitors have come under scrutiny in the past for systemic adverse effects in oral formulations, while exploring the safety data of topical JAK inhibitors in the pediatric population, which appears to show a more favorable risk profile with localized effects.

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A Bridge Over Troubled Water: Art Garfunkel Opens Up About Finding the Right PsO Treatment as Part of New Partnership With Sun Pharma

The Dermatology Digest

Sun Pharma is partnering with Art Garfunkel, who is sharing his story of living with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in-depth for the first time publicly. The Grammy Award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be talking about his experience with tildrakizumab-asmn (Ilumya) as part of the “I LUV YA for The Long Haul” campaign. “With support from my wife, Kim, and a treatment I trust, I am finally ready to give my history with psoriasis a voice,”

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Essential Monitoring Considerations for Prescribing Topical JAK Inhibitors in Younger Children

Dermatology Times

Aaron Farberg, MD, discuss how appropriate monitoring, including regular assessments of growth, potential side effects, and laboratory tests to evaluate liver function and hematologic parameters, would be necessary when prescribing a topical JAK inhibitor to a younger child (age 2-11 years).

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Breaking Down the IPL Skin Rejuvenation Process: Is it Right for You?

Fairlawn Aesthetic MD

In the quest for youthful and radiant skin, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment emerges as a popular choice for many seeking to rejuvenate their appearance without invasive procedures. Offered by trusted providers like Fairlawn Aesthetic MD, IPL skin rejuvenation might just be the solution you’re looking for. But how does it work, and is it right for you?

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Balancing Education and Reassurance: Guiding Parents Through the Safety Profile of New Therapies

Dermatology Times

Aaron Farberg, MD, discuss how to educate parents about the potential adverse effects of a new therapy while also reassuring them about its overall safety profile by providing clear, evidence-based information and emphasizing the rigorous testing and monitoring processes.

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Key Takeaways on GEP Testing in Melanoma and SCC

Dermatology Times

An expert discusses when gene expression profile (GEP) testing is recommended for melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients, including cases where it may not be necessary, and provides final thoughts on the utility of GEP testing in risk stratification and making treatment decisions.

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Guselkumab Demonstrates Impact on Both Disease Progression and Symptoms in Psoriatic Arthritis

Dermatology Times

Tremfya is the first IL-23 inhibitor to significantly improve both symptoms and structural damage in active psoriatic arthritis.

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Selecting and Dosing IL-17 Inhibitors in Psoriasis

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how IL-17 inhibitors are considered for plaque psoriasis based on disease severity, comorbidities, and patient preference. Selection factors include efficacy, safety, access, and cost. Clinical trial data guide choices, but real-world factors impact use. Dosing varies: secukinumab (300 mg weekly for 5 weeks, then monthly), ixekizumab (160 mg at week 0, then 80 mg biweekly for 12 weeks, then monthly), brodalumab (210 mg weekly for 3 weeks, then biweekly), and bimekizumab (320 mg

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Safety Considerations in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Treatments

Dermatology Times

Aaron Farberg, MD, discusses how, when prescribing therapies for pediatric patients, dermatologists prioritize long-term safety alongside efficacy. Topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have demonstrated a favorable safety profile compared with their oral counterparts, with minimal systemic absorption. Appropriate monitoring may include baseline blood work and periodic clinical assessments, particularly in younger children.

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De-Escalating Treatment Plans With Gene Expression Profiling in an 80-Year-Old Man With SCC

Dermatology Times

An expert discusses their impressions of the case, classifying the patients risk based on the clinical presentation of the lesion, and outlines treatment recommendations without knowing the 40-gene expression profile (GEP) information, including whether adjuvant therapy (ART) would be recommended. The expert also shares how to discuss 40-GEP testing with patients and reassure them that accurate risk levels are crucial for receiving optimal treatment.

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Safety Considerations for IL-17 Inhibitors

Dermatology Times

Panelists discuss how IL-17 inhibitors are generally well-tolerated, but common adverse effects include infections, particularly candidiasis, and potential increased suicidal ideation risk. Patients should be informed of candidiasis risk, especially with bimekizumab (Gordon, 2022), and monitored for mood changes, as IL-17s and IL-23s may impact mental health (Blauvelt, 2023).

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