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Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over-the-Counter Products: What’s the Difference?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Also known as pharmaceutical-grade , medical-grade skincare is exactly what it sounds like - products that are both developed and tested by medical professionals. They also contain a higher concentration of active ingredients compared to OTC products, which can make a major difference in the results you experience.

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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

Social media significantly influences the popularity of retinol among young people, leading to increased experimentation without considering safety. However, there are concerns about the safety of using retinol on younger skin due to the physiological differences between children’s and adults’ skin.

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Lumbrokinase – An Enzyme for More Than Just Heart Health: Martin Kwok

Aesthetics Advisor

Currently there are three main categories of pharmaceutical agents used to treat or prevent ischemia issues: thrombolytics, antiplatelets, and anticoagulants. Is there not a safer and also effective natural option for helping patients besides the above categories of pharmaceuticals? In a paper published in 2007, Zhao et al.

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Are cosmetics safer in Europe than in the US? Episode 101

The Beauty Brains

They also have advice from a body called the scientific committee for cosmetic safety or SCCS, which is composed largely of academics with an interest in medicine and general science. Its stated purpose is to provide poisons centres with rapid information on the ingredients of cosmetic products in the event of some kind of medical incident.

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High Levels of Benzene Found in Prescription and OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products 

The Dermatology Digest

Benzoyl Peroxide-based acne medications can become unstable and form benzene, a known human carcinogen, according to new research from Valisure, an independent laboratory focused on testing the purity and safety of pharmaceutical drugs and consumer products. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Who Can Administer Botox?

AAAMS

Licensed medical professionals can only purchase this controlled substance through pharmaceutical supply chains. Popular ingredients used in dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite and poly-L lactic acid. It blocks nerve signals in the muscles at the injection site, causing temporary paralysis.

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Who Can Administer Botox?

AAAMS

Licensed medical professionals can only purchase this controlled substance through pharmaceutical supply chains. Popular ingredients used in dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite and poly-L lactic acid. It blocks nerve signals in the muscles at the injection site, causing temporary paralysis.