Light therapy has been making news in the consumer press for years, and there’s a new wavelength in the spotlight – green light. Women’s Health wrote about green light therapy, which emits at a range of 500-570nm, as a way to treat dark spots and inflammation. While this therapy is not commonly available in dermatologists’ offices and research is limited, some dermatologists are recommending their patients use at-home devices that emit green light.
CBS Mornings interviewed dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale after a legislator in California introduced a bill to ban the sale of anti-aging skincare products to minors. Dr. Hale explained why ingredients such as glycolic acid and retinol can damage pre-teen and teen skin. She also shared how to properly care for the skin at a young age.
New Beauty outlined advances in microneedling that can help dermatologists and plastic surgeons achieve enhanced results. New and emerging trends include pairing microneedling with exosomes and other ingredients that can regenerate the skin. In addition, dermatologist Dr. David Rahan believes microneedling may soon be used for drug delivery, which could enhance the effectiveness of treatments for acne, melasma, and hyperpigmentation. Body treatments, including tightening loose skin and repairing sun damaged forearms, are another new avenue for microneedling.
In the ever-evolving world of dermatology, stay in the know with the latest advances and news in skin, hair, and nail health:
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- Allure: Lasers and filler for the hands
- CBS News: Demand for male aesthetic treatments
- CBS News: Red light therapy
- CNET:Beef tallow for the skin
- Forbes:OBJ and seborrheic dermatitis
- Fortune: Aging clues hidden in nails
- Glamour: How to stimulate collagen production
- Health: How to properly wash the face
- HealthCentral: Scrotal eczema
- HuffPost: How to get rid of skin tags
- InStyle/AOL: How to heal cracked lip corners
- Martha Stewart: Rosemary oil for hair growth
- New Beauty: Evening skincare routine for mature skin
- POPSUGAR: Eczema hacks
- Popular Science: Do face rollers work?
- Prevention/AOL: HRT for menopausal skin
- Prevention/Yahoo!: Pimple patches explained
- PureWow: Accutane nose
- SheFinds: Foods for younger, healthier skin
- TIME: Weird dermatology symptoms
- TIME: What is a broken skin barrier?
- TODAY: Common skincare questions
- USA Today: How to soothe an eczema flare
- USA Today: How to treat dermatitis
- USA Today: Is it safe to remove skin tags at home?
- Well+Good: How to know your skin type
- Well+Good: Most common cosmetic skin concern
- Well+Good: Skincare break
- Women’s Health: At-home laser hair removal
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