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Acne scar treatment solutions.
From a personal view, I do have “pretty bad acne scars” that I have been working on forever with products, medical needling, peels, and lasers that are safe for dark skin individual (I’m probably Fitzpatrick V) but since we got the INFINI and now the GENIUS I can say that it is the only treatment that has significantly improved my acne scars.
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Your own personal skin coach.
Expert advice and personalized skin coaching from our Licensed Master Aestheticians start with a five-step consultation to help you learn about your unique skin type and start your road to optimal skin.
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Burning fat without exercise.
For a quicker result, several people choose to combine Vanquish ME with Emsculpt for obtaining celebrity abs. With Emsculpt transforming the most difficult fatty areas into muscle, Vanquish ME, on top of that, reduces the bulk of the fat. Vanquish ME combined with Emsculpt toning, builds natural-looking muscle and definition previously unseen to your physique.
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The power of soap.
By applying the power of soap and water to your regular habits, you can deter and decrease the chances of both spreading and contracting the disease, COVID-19.
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Updated mask guidelines.
The virus will only live on the mask for 72 hours so after 3 days you can go back and use the original mask again. To store the mask, place it in a paper bag until the next use.
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Biologics & coronavirus.
Corona virus is a type of flu virus. Influenza is very common every year (there have been about 35 million cases in the US this year) and there is no evidence that patients on biologics are at greater risk for either catching it or dying from it. Similarly, there is no evidence available that people on biologics are at greater risk than normal from Covid19.
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Healing hand dermatitis.
While we can’t get away from the frequent handwashing in our current situation, we can mitigate the irritation with a few simple steps. There is no need to use an antibacterial soap for washing so use something which is more gentle and less drying such as Dove unscented bar soap or Castille soap.
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Seattle's Excimer laser is here.
Like the old excimer laser, treatments are covered by insurance in the same way-meaning it may or may not be covered for certain conditions or may require a prior authorization. Treatments are still done twice a week just like the old excimer laser.
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Learning about vaginal rejuvenation.
The treatment consists of treating the vaginal wall as well as the external labia and it was found that not only was there a cosmetic improvement but women were reporting improved moisture (decreased dryness) and a significant reduction in stress induced incontinence.
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The difference with a clinical microneedling.
The treatment consists of treating the vaginal wall as well as the external labia and it was found that not only was there a cosmetic improvement but women were reporting improved moisture (decreased dryness) and a significant reduction in stress induced incontinence.
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When to get tested for skin allergies.
We often see patients that are experiencing some type of discomfort with allergies on their skin.
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Mistakes commonly made when looking for a new doctor.
Often when patients are making a decision on a new dermatologist they have been referred by family members, a specialist or their insurance company.
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Simple solutions in reversing hairloss without surgery.
Could PRP treatment help you recover from hair loss? The most common condition we see is androgenetic alopecia, frequently found in both genders, but with increased severity in men.
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Ways to look younger without surgery.
The most common use of these neuromodulators is for correcting creases in the skin caused by repeated muscle movement. Repeated muscle movement creases the skin in much the same way that your letter of becomes creased.
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Tips for flawless skin.
I now know that Medical Needling is an incredible way to stimulate your body into making your skin the best it can be. Our bodies are meant to help heal parts of themselves. With needling – we encourage the cells to produce collagen and elastin to improve the healing process of the skin.
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Tips on getting prescriptions at a discount.
Multiple times a day as a prescriber I am faced with having to find alternative medications for patients that are more affordable with their insurance. Even when drugs are listed as “covered” on a patients health plan.
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Potential dermatologic risks found in nail salons.
With the growing popularity over social media, gel manicures have become a popular choice over the traditional air-dry polish for their creative possibilities and long-lasting appearance. But what about the potential harm coming from the UV light.
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Skin conditions leading male health concerns.
Men tend to refrain from coming into the clinic and getting their skin checked. Usually it is their partner or significant other who makes the appointment and gets them in front of a dermatologist. However, this is not ideal as recent studies from SkinCancer.org illuminates the gender gap that exists amongst patients diagnosed with basal cell carcinomas.
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A game-changer for pediatric dermatology.
Camp Discovery is a camp for children aged 8-16 who have a chronic skin condition. Every summer The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) sponsors 6 weeks of camp in five locations where everyone can experience activities such as swimming, archery, horseback riding, nature trails, and team bonding!
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Success stories in vitiligo treatment.
Why Mom? Why Me? Why am I the only one that has to look different from everybody else? These were some of the questions I asked my mom about my own battle with the skin condition vitilgio.
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Improved success against psoriasis with advanced treatments.
Currently it is estimated that almost 7-1/2 million people in the US have psoriasis and of those almost 2,000,000 have a moderate to severe form of the disease.
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Signs your moisturizer is intensifying your allergies.
For many people, moisturizing is a vital part of their daily skin care. Dry skin is a normal consequence of aging and after a certain age gets worse on an annual basis.
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Treatments against an aging neckline.
The neck area is one of the most common places to show signs of aging along with the hands and face Treating the skin on your neck is just as important as treating the skin on your face and body.
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Clinical versus over-the-counter skincare.
Have you ever found yourself at the drugstore contemplating which skincare products to purchase and will actually make a difference on your skin?
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Teatment tips for sun damaged skin.
The Photofacial BBL and Forever Young BBL treatment is a broadband light that is attracted to the dark pigmentation of brown discoloration on the skin. This light draws it towards the surface of the skin and eventually out altogether.
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Easy solutions for obtaining an even skin tone.
Whether you’ve had exposure to sunlight or darkening of the skin due to inflammation, your dark spots can be visibly reduced by using a combination of the below key ingredients.
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A clinical chemical peel versus a standard peel.
There are a few different levels of peels- superficial, medium, and deep. All of these levels can help with improving the signs of aging, sun damage, acne, and any extrinsic factors.
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The secret to applying toner.
Nowadays, there are so many different kinds of toners that have key ingredients that address a specific concern or skin condition. For example, you can find a toner for acne-prone skin or you can find a moisturizing toner for dryer skin types.
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Simple ways to reverse signs of aging
Nowadays, there are so many different kinds of toners that have key ingredients that address a specific concern or skin condition. For example, you can find a toner for acne-prone skin or you can find a moisturizing toner for dryer skin types.
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Sure-fire ways to remove fat without surgery.
If you’re struggling to get into your skinny jeans or are tired of hiding your muffin top then consider a fat reduction treatment that is proven to be effective
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Solutions for obtaining beautiful skin.
As a newborn or child, our skin is at its most plump and best condition. When we age our skin is constantly changing and our youthful complexion is harder to retain. Having a good at-home skincare routine with beneficial ingredients like Vitamins A, C, and E can drastically reduce the signs of aging.
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A few tips for decreasing acne.
Every day our office sees patients of all ages ranging from young adults to senior citizens seeking treatment for their acne. They all have different acne concerns ranging from hormonal to teenage or adult acne. Many patients are seeing great results with a combination of oral or topical treatments and Isolaz.
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Ways to identify skin cancer.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and according to the Center for Disease Control, Washington State has one of the top ten highest incidence rates. Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. It’s important to be aware of the different types of skin cancers, signs, prevention, and what SPF really means.
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Successful treatment for hair loss.
PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma has been around for decades and has been used for facial rejuvenation, would healing, and other orthopedic related injuries.
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Painless, non-surgical treatments for vaginal rejuvenation.
If you suffer from urinary incontinence, have lost elasticity after childbirth, are experiencing daily vaginal dryness, discomfort during intimacy or just want to improve your labial appearance you should ask us about our vaginal heatlh programs. Women who are experiencing inflammation, tenderness and dryness from chemotherapy treatments are benefiting from our treatments.
Best Practices for Optimal Skin Health
Written by Board-Certified Dermatologists, Licensed Master Aestheticians,
and Certified Physician Assistants.
Under the leadership of Medical Officer and founder Dr. Peter Jenkin, MD, our authors are certified, board-certified dermatologists, certified physician assistants, and licensed master aestheticians, dedicated to addressing common and uncommon skin conditions with both factual knowledge and accuracy based from our regularly updated training and educational updates. All content is 100% for non-commercial use, content is under international copyright and does not allow reposting of this information.
