Aesthetics & Cosmetology

Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the Umary hyaluronic acid tablets that were recalled in fall 2024.

The study calls for improved diversity in clinical training materials to help future clinicians better recognize conditions on darker skin.

Bree Vanleeuwen, PA-C, and Jim Sutton, PA-C, discussed the Skin Cancer Awareness project—a unique initiative to train cosmetologists and hairdressers to recognize suspicious skin lesions and refer clients for dermatologic evaluation.

Understanding comorbidities such as thyroid dysfunction and vitiligo helps to navigate comprehensive care to achieve long-lasting results in alopecia areata treatment.

Adopting diversity management is not just a choice but a pressing need in the evolving health care landscape.

With the latest advancements in dermatology, there is a great range of treatments available to address the various types of acne scarring.

The needs assessment surveyed patients’ stage of treatment, radiation-induced dermatologic adverse effects, and over-the-counter products and home remedies that were used.

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, shares her favorite topics from the aesthetic conference held last month.

Influencers promote the use of tanning beds and list the “benefits,” such as obtaining vitamin D and helping with seasonal affective disorder, among other reasons that have no merit.

The approval of Galderma’s Restylane Eyelight was one of Martin’s top highlights of 2023.

2023 was full of advancements in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, and 2024 is shaping up to be just as exciting.

Sydney Givens, PA-C, reviews how she discusses cosmeceuticals with her patients and what resources she offers.

Will Kirby, DO, FAOCD, talks with Blossom Hashemi, MSN, BS, FNP-C, about the best aesthetic career advice, available resources, and the role of allied health care professionals in aesthetics.