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Which Patients Are At High Risk For Laser Skin Treatment Complications?

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Laser skin treatment by its very nature is designed to destroy portions of the skin so it can grow back looking healthier and younger. So, even the best candidates for laser resurfacing experience the common side effects of healing such as redness, swelling, oozing and peeling. This is normal as the treated skin rejuvenates itself. However, there are other complications that tend to occur more often in some patients than in others. These risks don’t necessarily mean an ...

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How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars Surgically

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Although laser treatments are a popular way to get rid of acne scars for patients with lighter skin, those with dark skin tones are often poor candidates for such a procedure. These patients are more likely than any other group to experience significant, long lasting changes in pigment (resulting in either darker or lighter spots). Areas of hyperpigmentation may or may not respond to treatment with bleaching agents.

Undesirable alterations ...

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AADA Says Sunscreen is Important for All

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In November, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendation regarding sun-protection counseling. Previously, the organization had refrained from taking a stand because they felt there was not enough evidence that such interventions reduced skin cancer risk. Now, the USPSTF does recommend counseling for individuals between the ages of 10 and 24. However, they restrict this category even further to apply only to individuals with fair complexions.

Why Is The USPSTF Limiting The Scope Of Its Recommendation?

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Should Patients Stop Seeking Cellulite Reduction?

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In the field of cosmetic dermatology, cellulite reduction offers a huge potential for revenue. There are countless over the counter remedies sold to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Then, there are therapies such as injections and laser treatment that are only available in a spa or clinic. The bad news is that nearly all patients see only a temporary and slight reduction in the dimpling of their skin when using these treatments. Even the few therapies that seem to show ...

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Botox for Scar Reduction?

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The next time you go in for surgery, you might get a quick shot of botulinum toxin during the operation. That’s not to make sure you hold completely still while you’re under the knife (although Botox does act as a local muscle paralytic). It’s actually to limit your risk of hypertrophic scarring. This is one of the most disfiguring types of scarring since it involves overgrowth of tissue. This lump of scar tissue is often ...

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