Patient Buzz Series: Korean Skincare Treatments
Korean skincare products have earned their spots on the shelves of major U.S. retailers as consumers seek innovative formulations. Now Korean skincare treatments are crossing the Pacific. Elle profiled Korean treatments in use in the U.S. for skin tightening, brightening, and smoothing. According to the article, Korean monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) device Everesse is a more comfortable option for …
Korean skincare products have earned their spots on the shelves of major U.S. retailers as consumers seek innovative formulations. Now Korean skincare treatments are crossing the Pacific. Elle profiled Korean treatments in use in the U.S. for skin tightening, brightening, and smoothing. According to the article, Korean monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) device Everesse is a more comfortable option for … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Korean Skincare Treatments"
Everyday Health recently addressed the "invisible burden of atopic dermatitis" – the impact of the condition on a patient’s mental health. As a psychophysiological disorder, psychological stress can worsen atopic dermatitis (AD) flares, which in turn creates more inflammation in the body that stresses the nervous system. Chronic itch and sleep disturbances compound the distress, contributing … 
Spicule skin care is touted as “liquid microneedling,” according to a review by NBC News. In the article, dermatologist Dr. Marie Jhin explains that spicules come from marine sponges and have needle-like features, which can help stimulate ingredient penetration. Dermatologist Dr. Eleonora Fedonenko considers spicules similar to exfoliants with the added benefit of creating micro-injuries to th … 
Atopic dermatitis (AD) that’s not fully under control was the subject of two Everyday Health articles: one on treatment “red flags” and another on insufficient care that’s accepted by patients as “good enough.” With so many factors contributing to AD flares, discerning when a treatment isn’t working or has stopped working can be a challenge for both patients and clinicians. Additiona … 
A review in Cosmopolitan addressed questions about the safety of radiofrequency (RF) microneedling. Last fall, the FDA issued a safety communication about potential risks with “certain uses” of the devices. The FDA received reports that some RF microneedling patients were burned, scarred, or disfigured, or experienced fat loss or nerve damage. In the article, beauty director Lauren Balsamo sha …