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Comparing Energy-Based Devices for Acne

Dermatology Times

Although EBDs provided improvements over controls, they did not match the sebum reduction levels achieved by isotretinoin or hormonal therapies.

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Treatment Masks - The Treat That's Not Just For Professional Treatments

The Organic Esthetician

The cold temperature constricts blood vessels, decreasing redness while firming the skin, in addition to stimulating the arrector pili muscle in the hair follicle, expelling barrier protecting sebum. But what if you gave yourself 90 seconds a day? I know you have 90 seconds! Meet your new best friend, the Foreo UFO.

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Combination Therapy of LED Light and Chromophore Gel Successfully Treats Acne

Dermatology Times

Patients saw improvement in hydration, sebum, erythema, and scarring after just 3 treatment sessions.

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Are Cold Showers Good For Your Skin? Ice Bath Benefits

Eminence Organics

And while cold therapy isn’t a new practice, we seem to be warming up to the idea of putting our wellness routines on ice. What Is Cold Therapy? Cold Therapy Benefits For Beauty | How To Ice Your Skin | Is Cold Therapy Safe For Everyone? What Is Cold Therapy?

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Is an Acne Vaccine on the Horizon?

The Dermatology Digest

We’re working to develop a therapy that’s much more tailored toward exactly what we know causes acne, rather than just generically blocking inflammation,” says George Y. Liu, MD, PhD, professor and chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC San Diego School of Medicine, in a news release.

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Managing Stressed Skin

Associated Skin Care Professionals

However, this production of cortisol also stimulates the production of sebum, making the skin more oily than usual, which can lead to retention hyperkeratosis and acne. This can include aromatherapy, sound therapy, the addition of heated or weighted blankets to your spa table, and offering warm tea or water post-service.

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What is the Accure Laser and How Does It Treat Acne?

Trillium Creek Dermatology

Accure laser therapy is one treatment that has proven to be quite successful. By targeting these glands, the laser reduces the amount of oil or sebum they produce. Acne is a skin condition that affects millions of people all over the world and many people try lots of treatments only to find that they don’t work.

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