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Avoiding uneven pigment problems this summer

Avoiding uneven pigment problems this summer

Ouch….that sounds very uncomfortable!  I’m so curious…  did you buy that from the web?  I’m asking because the prescription forms available through the drugstore really shouldn’t be oxidized. Whether the injury is an acne spot, bug bite, skin product irritation, or scratch, superficial skin injuries heal quickly.  But unfortunately they often result in a temporary (1-12 months) brown spot.  This…

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Many COVID-19 patients produce immune responses against their body's tissues or organs

Many COVID-19 patients produce immune responses against their body’s tissues or organs

A new study has found that many patients with COVID-19 produce immune responses against their body’s own tissues or organs.

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Filler problems – and how to avoid them!

Filler problems – and how to avoid them!

This is a great question.  First some things to think about before you go in to any filler appointment. In similar cases, consider that there may still be Voluma there, or it may have bruised a some point and created a little thickening there. Restylane Defyne is a high elasticity filler.  It may be that as your cheek moved it spread out in a way that left that spot unsupported.  Your…

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Detecting skin disorders based on tissue stiffness with a soft sensing device

Detecting skin disorders based on tissue stiffness with a soft sensing device

A research team has designed a simple electromechanical device that can be used for deep tissue pathology diagnosis, such as psoriasis, in an automated and non-invasive fashion. The findings will lay a foundation for future applications in the clinical evaluation of skin cancers and other dermatology diseases.

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4 ways to improve your neck

4 ways to improve your neck

One of my best friends has cycled a ton, gotten way too much sun, and still has a great neck!  Hers is genetic…..not fair! Thank you for writing and Poikiloderma can be persistent so see below. Necks can be: Blotchy and red Sagging and wrinkly Show horizontal or vertical bands or creases Develop brown spots or skin tags 4 Ways to Improve  Your Neck If blotchy and red, and most Poikiloderma…

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Superficial relationship: Enzymes protect the skin by ignoring microbes and viruses

Superficial relationship: Enzymes protect the skin by ignoring microbes and viruses

The human body is constantly exposed to various environmental actors, from viruses to bacteria to fungi, but most of these microbial organisms provoke little or no response from our skin, which is charged with monitoring and protecting from external dangers.

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Itch insight: Skin itch mechanisms differ on hairless versus hairy skin

Itch insight: Skin itch mechanisms differ on hairless versus hairy skin

Chronic skin itch affects 7% of U.S. adults but until recently neuroscientists considered the mechanisms of skin itch the same. Researchers have uncovered differences in itch on hairy versus non-hairy skin that could lead to more effective treatments for patients with persistent skin itching.

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Anti aging treatments. Getting the most for your money and time.

Anti aging treatments. Getting the most for your money and time.

This is the problem with “techs” in my opinion.  A laser “tech” has virtually no medical or laser training, and often little experience.  Look for clinics and companies whose laser treatments are provided by MDs, or midlevels (PA-Cs, ARNPs), or RNs.  All of these professional providers have medical training and generally clear lines of supervision.  “Medical” aestheticians may be quite good also,…

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Scientists reveal role of genetic switch in pigmentation and melanoma

Scientists reveal role of genetic switch in pigmentation and melanoma

A study reveals new insights about a protein called CRTC3, a genetic switch that could potentially be targeted to develop new treatments for melanoma by keeping the switch turned off.

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4 Fixes for Sagging Under the Chin

4 Fixes for Sagging Under the Chin

I love that you asked this!  Also, this question is good for this longer format.  But for some of you who have quick questions, you may want to ask them on my Instagram @drbrandith_skin.  It’s faster! The first thing to do is a self assessment.  You can try just looking in the mirror but you’ll need to turn your head which changes things.  Better is to ask a trusted friend to take some photos…

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Scientists invent cryomicroneedles for intradermal therapeutic cell delivery

Scientists invent cryomicroneedles for intradermal therapeutic cell delivery

Scientists recently developed a new generation of microneedles technology which allows the intradermal delivery of living cells in a minimally invasive manner. Their experiment showed that vaccination using therapeutic cells through this ground-breaking technology elicited robust immune responses against tumors in mice, paving the way for developing an easy-to-use cell therapy and other…

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Engineering diseased human skin in vitro

Engineering diseased human skin in vitro

A research team develops an artificial diabetic skin based on 3D cell printing.

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Microneedle patch delivers antibiotics locally in the skin

Microneedle patch delivers antibiotics locally in the skin

MRSA skin infections are often treated with intravenous injection of antibiotics, which can cause significant side effects and promote the development of resistant bacterial strains. To solve these problems, researchers are developing a microneedle patch that delivers antibiotics directly into the affected skin area. New results show that the microneedle patch effectively reduces MRSA bacteria in…

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Skin and immune cells coordinate defenses against assault

Skin and immune cells coordinate defenses against assault

As the human body’s largest organ, the skin is responsible for protecting against a wide range of possible infections on all fleshy surfaces, from head to toe. So how exactly does the skin organize its defenses against such an array of threats?

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Microneedles are promising devices for painless drug delivery with minimal side effects

Microneedles are promising devices for painless drug delivery with minimal side effects

A recent study monitors progress in the development of microneedles for immunotherapy and discusses the challenges regarding their production. Researchers suggest using microneedles for immunotherapy due to the abundance of immune cells under the skin. The aim is to vaccinate or treat different diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune disorders, with minimal invasiveness and side effects.

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Should you be using medical grade sunscreen?

Should you be using medical grade sunscreen?

There’s often a huge difference!  It’s because most of the drugstore sunscreens use a combination of chemicals that don’t block UVA very effectively.  And even if they have zinc its less than 5% or  really chalky and unpleasant to use. Why you care about UVA. UVA generally won’t burn you, although it can.  Think about that burn you got being out a long time on a cloudy day.  But……..it goes deeper…

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The MadisonMD Skincare Products

The MadisonMD Skincare Products

Thank you both so much.   Okay……..full disclosure here……I moved last month and life turned into temporary chaos.  So I’m really behind on catching SkinTour up on many things.   I’m hoping you all can bear with me as we fix things over this next month! Am I using the MadisonMD products? Yes…….most of what I’m using now is MadisonMD.   I’ll try to get my regimen updated this week!  I’m using them…

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