and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in April 2021. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Linda used to work as a creative writer for 

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Articles

Jill Weibel, MD, discusses her recommendations on how to treat keloids and scaring using lasers in her presentation at the Skin of Color Update 2021.  

Laser Therapy for Scars and Keloids

A recent study delved into how well the 730 nm picosecond-domain laser could treat facial and non-facial lentigines in patients. 

Study: 730 nm Picosecond Laser for Treatment of Lentigines

John Jesitus is a medical writer based in Westminster, CO.

Innovations include underserved populations, acne, and advanced applications. 

New Frontiers in Laser, Light, Optical Devices 

Part 2 of Dermatology Times®’ coverage of a strategic look at superficial radiation therapy (SRT) presented at the recent Music City SCALE Symposium for Cosmetic Advances & Laser Education 16th Annual Meeting details this therapy’s potential for reducing keloid recurrence. 

Preventing Keloid Recurrence With SRT 

Videos

Jason Emer, MD, in this video interview, discusses plasma pen cosmetic treatments, the influx of patient interest, dangers of non-FDA cleared pens, and how to work with SOC patients. 

Plasma Pen Treatments with Jason Emer, MD

Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC launched Physiq, its hands free, noninvasive body contouring device. 

Cartessa Launches Physiq for Noninvasive Body Contouring

Alma today announces the FDA clearance of its Alma Hybrid combination platform, which includes an ablative 10,600 nm (CO2) laser and nonablative 1570 nm laser for skin resurfacing. 

Alma Hybrid Laser Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance 

Morgan Petronelli is an associate editor for 

and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in December 2019. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Prior to graduating, Morgan worked as the editor-in-chief of her college newspaper. She went on to work as an assignment editor at a broadcast news station in Youngstown, Ohio before joining 

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Podcasts

The introduction of artificial intelligence into dermatology has been met with mixed emotions from the medical community. In this episode, Ade Adamson, MD, MPP, explains the benefits and detriments of the application, accuracy, and potential racial diagnostic bias.

The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 26- AI in Dermatology and Racial Diagnostic Bias

At the final part of our Road Map to Recovery webinar recap series, sponsored by Aerolase, our expert panelist answered questions about vaccine mandates, social media marketing, cash balance planning, and more. 

Post-COVID-19 Practice Management Tips 

A recent study investigated the use of a microneedling radiofrequency device in improving skin laxity and fat deposits in patients.  

Device Technology