Chemical Peels

Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Trends for 2023
SKINCARE
by Allison Sit on
This month’s Patient Buzz includes articles that sought to predict the top skincare trends for 2023. Are you in the know about the latest trends? Peruse this list of dermatology articles in the consumer press: Allure: Cardi B has butt injections removed Allure: Neuromodulator guide Allure: Skincare trends for 2023 BestLife/Yahoo! Life: Skincare after 50 CNET: Good skin …

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Patient Buzz Series: Acne Scar Treatments
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by Allison Sit on
How to treat acne scars is a popular topic in the consumer press this month. Online articles discussed the benefits and limitations of both chemical peels and scar creams. What advice is your acne patients reading about fading their acne scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Find out by reviewing this list of articles about hot dermatology topics in the consumer press: Allur …

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The Many Faces of Melasma
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by Lauren C. Payne, MD, MS, FAAD on
Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array of skin tones and briefly highlight nuances in clinical presentation.  All images featured in the series are part of The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas, a resource developed by co-editors Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, and Adam Friedman, …

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Superficial Chemical Peels | Expert Pearls
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by Mojgan Hosseinipour, DO, FAAD on
Chemical peels are the third most commonly performed noninvasive cosmetic procedure in the United States, with over 1 million peels performed annually. Peels can treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, conditions of hyperpigmentation, and skin irregularities from chronic sun damage.  Multiple peels on a repeated basis are usually necessary to obtain optimal results. The frequency of …

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Acne Vulgaris: Nuances in the Approach to Treatment in Patients with Darker Skin Tones
acne
by Blair Allais, MD on
At the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, Dr. Alexis highlighted key considerations when treating acne in patients with darker skin phototypes in addition to current and emerging strategies to improve treatment outcomes. When treating acne patients with skin of color, it is important to consider the concomitant issue of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). This PIH may be the d …

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