What does hyperpigmentation have to do with small-business loans? Both were part of 2020’s CARES Act, which provided pandemic-related economic relief, with a side of skin-care restrictions.
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From breakout-busting masks to inclusive sunscreens, these are the skin-care products the pros want you to add to your routine this year.
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Thanks to more than 3 decades of robust growth, the body of literature on acne in skin of color has defined many of the obvious and subtle variations of this skin disorder in Fitzpatrick IV, V, and VI skin types and explored theories on treatments from physicians around the world.
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Maintaining a consistent routine that complements your skin type and addresses your major concerns sounds easy in theory, but the sheer number of products available (and launching daily) makes building a skincare regimen no easy feat.
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The world of skin care and aesthetics is changing, and many of the treatments previously considered off-limits for darker skin tones are now safe to use. Those with melanated skin (skin that contains high levels of melanin, which gives skin its color) often find themselves at the dermatologist’s office desperate to treat hyperpigmentation.
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Bright, full-of-life skin is always in, but it’s not always easy to achieve naturally. “As our skin accumulates pigmentation and roughness with environmental, lifestyle and internal influences, we notice its dull and rough complexion,” says Davie, FL dermatologist Mariana Blyumin-Karasik, MD.
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So you finally cleared up your most recent breakout. Time to celebrate! But you look in the mirror and… a spattering of dark spots. What do you do next?
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I recently accomplished a rather Herculean feat (at least for me): Sticking to a very strict, minimalist skincare routine for four weeks. Why? Because I’m totally due for a professional resurfacing treatment and I’ll try anything I can get my hands on to delay it.
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In each issue, Practical Dermatology® magazine spotlights a new medication or cosmeceutical that dermatologists are recommending to patients. Here, dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, MD, founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, AL, discusses Cyspera Intensive System, a newly upgraded three-product system for treating hyperpigmentation.
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“Melasma is difficult to control and most often attributed to infrared heat, ultraviolet or other forms of radiant light and hormones,” says Beverly Hills, CA dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD. “It is often exacerbated with flare-ups due to sun exposure or stress and elevation of stress hormones.”
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