
Daily Derm Times: June 13, 2025
Key Takeaways
- A study found that both gua sha and facial rollers improve skin elasticity, tone, and contour after 8 weeks of use.
- Comprehensive sun protection should include visible and infrared light, especially for darker skin tones, to prevent hyperpigmentation.
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At-Home Facial Massage Methods Clinically Proven to Improve Skin Elasticity, Tone, and Contour
A new comparative study evaluated positive outcomes from patient use of a gua sha versus a facial roller over 8 weeks of treatment.
The Broader Spectrum of Sun Damage and Skin Protection
Visible and infrared light can worsen hyperpigmentation—especially in darker skin tones—so sunscreen must go beyond UV, says Susan Taylor, MD, FAAD.
Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD: Healing Spaces and Holistic HS Care
Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, discusses the growing need for psychosocial support in hidradenitis suppurativa care and HS Connect’s role in closing the gap.
Looking Ahead to Povorcitininb for HS and the Availability of Generic Tofacitinib
At RAD 2025, Matthew Zirwas, MD, outlined 2 upcoming shifts in dermatology: the emergence of povorcitinib for hidradenitis suppurativa and the anticipated generic availability of tofacitinib.
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