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How to Open a Thriving Medical Spa

Maxine Drake

Want to open a medical spa that actually makes money? When I talk to estheticians thinking about opening a medical spa, I always start with this question: Do you actually know what a med spa is and what it isnt? A true medical spa, also called a med spa, is a clinical environment that delivers results-driven aesthetic treatments.

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Oh, What a Year! The Skin of Color Society Reflects on Its Dynamic 2024

The Dermatology Digest

More than 200 residents, medical students and Fellow members have committed to volunteer for MBWS outreach events at universities, hospitals, and community venues, with a planned distribution of 10,000 gift bags with tips for managing winter skin and free moisturizing products generously provided by campaign sponsor, Clinique.

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Erysipelas

First Derm

Should I seek medical advice? Oral antibiotics are needed in most cases, however, advanced cases may also require injectable treatments and hospital admission. Those with coexisting diseases such as diabetes should seek medical help early. Usually, the skin heals without scarring.

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Hydroxychloroquine vs Ivermectin vs Quercetin: What's the Difference? (2023 Edition)

Aesthetics Advisor

In general, there are 3 broad categories of medical interventions: Prevention or Prophylaxis e.g. vaccine Early out-patient treatment Hospital treatment The various treatments available for different conditions often involve the use of complex technologies and specialized terminology, which can be overwhelming and confusing for consumers.

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Meet the Winners: The LEO Foundation Awards 12 Skin Research Grants

The Dermatology Digest

The research will combine both structural biology, medical chemistry, biochemistry, and cellular biology to optimize currently known compounds into potent and selective inhibitors targeting ERAP. This research may also have clinical applications in wound care and other dermatological diseases using mRNA medicine.

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Quercetin vs Hydroxychloroquine: What's the Difference? (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

An animal study published in the Nature (Aug 2012) , concluded that quercetin has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic (anti-scarring) properties. Do not take quercetin without medical advice if you are using warfarin (blood thinner). Caution: Quercetin has one moderate drug interaction with warfarin.

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Why Should You Choose a Board-Certified Dermatologist?

Art of Dermatology

A board-certified dermatologist has continued her education beyond her medical degree by receiving additional training, education, and testing. Steps to Certification Complete four years of physician medical school *after* four years of college, and be awarded an M.D. allopathic) or D.O. osteopathic) degree.