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JDD Buzz Series | Algorithmic Beauty
Algorithmic BeautyA study in the September Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the impact of social media algorithms on the perception of beauty. While the golden ratio dates back to ancient Greece – and is an ages-old beauty standard for those of European ancestry – beauty ideals of facial features often change over time and vary by region. Yet access to a curated diet of images through social media may …
Algorithmic Beauty
Patient Buzz Series: Calamine Lotion as Makeup Primer
calamine lotionDermatologists are sounding alarm after some TikTok influencers are recommending calamine lotion as a makeup primer, claiming the hack helps improve blemishes and keeps makeup in place. It’s the latest viral beauty hack popularized on the social media platform. Be ready for the hacks your patients may bring up in their next office visits by perusing this list of articles in the consumer press: …
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