Patient Buzz Series: Salmon Sperm Facials
Beauty influencers are now recommending an unusual treatment for skin rejuvenation: salmon sperm facials. As noted in Newsweek, the treatment involves injecting polynucleotides, which are stretchy molecules taken from fish DNA. The injectable gel binds with water molecules, which firm and hydrate the skin, according to Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a facial aesthetics doctor in the U.K. The treatment repo …
Beauty influencers are now recommending an unusual treatment for skin rejuvenation: salmon sperm facials. As noted in Newsweek, the treatment involves injecting polynucleotides, which are stretchy molecules taken from fish DNA. The injectable gel binds with water molecules, which firm and hydrate the skin, according to Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a facial aesthetics doctor in the U.K. The treatment repo … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Salmon Sperm Facials"
INTRODUCTION
Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas but is associated with poorer prognosis.2 Patients of color are disproportionately affected by AMM. Elucidating the clinical, genetic, and environmental features of AMM can guide advancements in the … 
Dr. Valerie M. Harvey’s insightful presentation at the 2024 Skin of Color Update focused on the unique clinical and pathological features of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma in patients with skin of color. As the founder and clinical director of the Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology and a past president of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Harvey brought he … 
Understanding the pathogenesis of vitiligo can help determine new treatment targets. Dr. John Harris, professor and chair of the dermatology department at UMass Chan Medical School, shared the latest advances in understanding what causes vitiligo in an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Watch as Dr. Harris explains the role of the immune … 
Are you in need of inclusive and diverse images representing various skin tones for your lectures or presentations? We have you covered. Check out this “How To” tutorial for The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas Online Gallery. This comprehensive resource features over 100 common skin conditions, showcasing royalty-free images that require no permission for non-commer … 