Aesthetics

Just as facial blotting papers are used to control facial sebum, dry shampoos are used to control scalp sebum.

The terms ultra-hydrating and therapeutic, as they pertain to moisturizer formulation, are pure marketing gibberish, however they have tremendous consumer appeal.

Sensates are substances that induce a certain sensation when applied to the skin.

Skin hydration is an interesting term that has great consumer and scientific meaning.

Studies suggest that a more aggressive approach to neck tightening procedures yields better results. Patients can experience significant pain and edema from these procedures that may require prescription medications to treat. The procedures cost thousands of dollars, raising questions about whether they're worth the cost for patients.

Many different types of peels are available to successfully treat a wide variety of skin conditions. Instances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that develop after healing of peel or laser treatments may require additional management. Attendance at workshops and use of prepackaged kits can help derms gain confidence in providing peel treatments to patients.

Laser and light source treatments target many of the most common skin conditions that dermatologists encounter. The recent expansion in laser dermatology is both promising and exciting as the treatments available to derms and their patients continue to grow. New technologies are taking laser and light source treatments in new directions of skin structure imaging, epidermal harvesting, tissue rejuvenation, and new types of photodynamic therapies.

There has been recent concern about the safety of parabens as they are the most frequently used preservative in skin care products today

Providing safe products that consumers can use with confidence requires preservatives. However, the concept of preservation is not unique to skin care products.

Many skin care products are now advertising the “paraben-free” claim, however the parabens must be replaced with another preservative.

Safety concerns over parabens arose because they mimic estrogen by binding to estrogen receptors.

No one is really sure what constitutes a natural skin care product, since all ingredients are natural to the earth!

It is unclear what constitutes “natural” soap, since all soap is really natural, however there is a trend toward the purchase of homemade soap.

No one knows exactly why skin feels tight after cleansing, however one general theory is widely accepted.

Nail shellac is a long wearing form of nail polish that's removal procedure may cause damage to the nail plate.

Mood changing nail polish is another fashion popular among young women based on the “mood stone” concept pioneered in the 1960s.

A popular trend amongst teenagers, nail caviar may be doing harm to water sources.

To keep patient information safe, experts recommend using cutting-edge hardware and software, personalizing the challenge for employees and reminding them of data-hygiene basics. An information technology partner that will manage your on-site systems and perform updates on a regular basis is as important as your insurance provider is to your practice.

Micellar water cleansers, also known as cleansing waters, contain water and a very mild surfactant representing a dilute cleansing solution

Mildness is a marketing term that has consumer meaning when applied to soaps.

Partitioning the face into different units and injecting filler in specific locations is a method to attaining a rejuvenated face that looks relaxed and natural.

The injectable neurotoxin drug candidate daxibotulinumtoxinA for injection (RT002, Revance Therapeutics) started phase 3 SAKURA trials in December 2016

Recent Medicare changes include the apparent disappearance of consultation codes, the addition of site-specific soft-tissue excision codes, and increasing pressure from overseers and auditors, says an expert.

Insurers tend to think of keloids as a cosmetic issue so they have a wide range of standards covering reimbursement for care and treatments. Practitioners must fully document the medical necessity of the care they provide and then code the conditions and treatments correctly to maximize their chance for reimbursement.

Fresh after her presentations on fat reduction and cellulite treatment devices at ASDS, Sue Ellen Cox, M.D., offers unplugged advice about today’s technologies.