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Patient Buzz Series: Sephora Kids
Sephora KidsTweens and teens are now crazed about skin care products, posting videos on social media about their multi-step skincare routines and love of Sephora. According to Good Morning America, #tweenskincare has more than 49 million views on TikTok. Dermatologists warn that the products chosen aren’t just expensive, but they may be harmful to a child’s skin. In a Good Morning America segment, Dr. …
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Patient Buzz Series: Facial Acids as Deodorant
Facial AcidsSubbing facial cleanser for your deodorant is one of the latest TikTok crazes that’s making headlines in the consumer press. Videos on social media claim that acids such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid are effective in killing the bacteria that causes body odor. However, dermatologists point out that it’s the combination of bacteria and sweat that leads to body odor, so people also should …
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Patient Buzz Series: Skin Smoothies
skin smoothiesThe skin smoothie is one of the latest skincare trends popularized on TikTok. Made famous by TikTok creator Amy K, skin smoothies involve mixing several skincare products and applying the mixture to the skin at the same time. The most popular combination on TikTok involves mixing petroleum jelly, moisturizing lotion, serum and self-tanning lotion. Users claim applying the products together leads t …
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Best Practices for Developing Your Social Media Brand
social media brandSocial media has taken dermatology—like much of medicine—to a new level of connectedness with patients and the community. And with it, there are many new strategies to uncover to better understand how to build your brand. Here, we will review some of the lessons shared by Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali during his Skin of Color Update conference workshop on how to build your social media presence. A …
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“Dolphin Skin” and Other Trends | Patient Buzz Series
dolphin skinThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles about skin care trends from “dolphin skin” to “banana masks” to “potato hacks.” Feeling out of the loop? Don’t be caught off guard when your patients ask about the latest trends on TikTok and other social media channels. Be ready for your next office visit by browsing this list of dermatology articles from the consumer press. …
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