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"
Elle recently posted an article entitled, “Your Dermatologist Has a ‘Secret Menu’”, which highlighted the popularity of cocktailing injectables. What are some common ways dermatologists cocktail injectables? What are the potential drawbacks? What should dermatology clinicians know before cocktailing injectables?
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Jacqueline Watchmaker MD, a derma … 
First for Women recently posted an article about exosomes in skin care. Serums, creams and other products containing exosomes are now available to consumers. What are exosomes, and what are their benefits when used in skincare products? How many exosomes aid in procedural treatments?
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Zoe D. Draelos, MD, president of Dermatology Consulting Services in Hi … 
The latest trend for social media’s skincare enthusiasts is using bottled water to wash the face. Vogue interviewed dermatologists for their take on whether there’s any evidence to say that replacing tap water with bottled water in a skin cleansing routine has any benefit.
Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose pointed out that contaminants from unfiltered water may irritate dry, sensitive skin as well as t … 
There’s a new moniker for facial puffiness: “cortisol face.” As described in an article in Parade, cortisol face is a catch-all term for facial swelling due to elevated cortisol levels. The term became popular on TikTok to describe facial puffiness, roundness, and redness or flushing. Physicians quoted in the article pointed out the benefits of cortisol and recommended people talk to their d …