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Patient Buzz Series: Hair Cycling
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by Allison Sit on
Fresh on the heels of the TikTok trend skin cycling is the latest trend hair cycling. While skin cycling is a regimen that rotates between applying skincare products with active ingredients and products with heavy moisturizers, hair cycling is a regimen that rotates between clarifying and hydrating haircare products. Both regimens are intentional routines that incorporate time to rest the skin or …

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Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Trends for 2023
SKINCARE
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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: BeautyTok’s “Skin Cycling”
skin cycling
by Allison Sit on
“Skin Cycling” is the latest BeautyTok trend and it has a dermatologist to thank. Dr. Whitney Bowe created the four-night skincare regimen, which she popularized on social media. The routine includes chemical exfoliation, retinol and recovery to reset the skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Are you ready for questions about the latest beauty trends? Review this list of articles in the con …

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Patient Buzz: Diagnosing Nail Melanoma | The Expert Weighs In
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by Allison Sit on
TODAY.com recently posted an article about one woman's experience with subungual melanoma, which was initially diagnosed as a mole. What are some common mimics to nail melanoma that could result in a missed diagnosis, and when should a dermatologist perform a nail biopsy? For expert advice, I reached out to Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, associate professor of clinical dermatology and director of t …

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Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Ingredients from Your Pantry
skincare ingredients
by Allison Sit on
This month’s Patient Buzz includes articles about the latest trendy ingredients in skincare products, and some of them come from the pantry. Does science support claims that turmeric can improve sun-damaged skin and conditions such as acne, eczema or psoriasis? Can licorice root extract serve as a gentler way to lighten the skin? Be prepared for your patients’ questions by perusing this lis …

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