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Prejuvenation and Gen Z: The One Treatment Every Skin Needs

Lydia Sarfati

These can range from at-home skin care programs to medi-spa “tweakment” services such as “ baby botox ”. The condition manifests because of over-active sebaceous gland activity in the T-Zone, which creates excess sebum, leading to blackhead and pustule formation. One study found that participants with combination skin type were 1.63

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Seborrheic Dermatitis Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments

West Lake Dermatology

A key factor is the yeast Malassezia , which is a normal component of skin flora. The lipases and phospholipases produced by this yeast cleave free fatty acids from triglycerides present in sebum, potentially inducing inflammation. Regular cleansing can help reduce the amount of oil and yeast on the skin, potentially reducing symptoms.

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How Do You Treat These 4 Acne Clients?

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Excess sebum, oil, and production from the sebaceous glands that pools on the surface of the skin and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Treating Sensitive Skin Acne Treating sensitive skin acne clients is hard, but the combination of acne with sensitive skin can be very challenging.

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High Tech/High Touch: New Approaches to Facial Massage with Real Results

Lydia Sarfati

” Massage during facials benefits the client’s skin in many ways. Using massage helps cleanse the skin of impurities and soften sebum. It also helps manually slough off dead skin cells. MLD has been incorporated into medical esthetics prior and after plastic surgery.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

First Derm

Seborrheic Dermatitis in the Beard Area Seborrheic dermatitis , also known as seborrheic eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition. It’s caused by Malassezia, a fungus that feeds on the sebum on your skin, leading to irritation and inflammation, particularly in areas with many sebaceous glands like the beard. [5]

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The Heat is On: How Hot Weather Affects the Skin

West Lake Dermatology

This is especially problematic for individuals with rosacea or sensitive skin. Heat can also trigger histamine release, exacerbating inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and hives. Keeping the skin cool and dry is essential in preventing this condition. Reapply sunscreen every two hours and after sweating or swimming.