From “Botox in a bottle” to castor oil and face taping, Dermatology Times reviews the evidence behind 3 viral dermatology trends from October.
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Chemical combo promises reduced optical scattering
Dallas - Pre-clinical research suggests a new compound can boost the efficacy of diagnostic and laser therapeutic applications. The chemical mixture appears to increase the transparency of normal human skin, thereby allowing a better, deeper and much greater penetration of light for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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