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Scarring on face from stitches
When I was younger i had something removed from my face, and it has left a scar. I was told to treat it with rosehip oil, however I was young to think I knew everything…
• Asked 3 weeks ago • by Caitlin O'Neill -
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Question Regarding Dr. Wade Cheng's Article on Melasma March 18, 2020
Hello! Dr. Wade Cheng wrote an article on a new Melasma treatment March 18, 2020 in Dermascope. Here is a snippet of the article : The treatment product utilizes a series of active ingredients, such…
• Asked 5 months ago • by carisa -
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Sonophoresis and iontophoresis
Hi Can you recommend some machines that one can use professionally in the salon to do sonophoresis and/or iontophoresis please ? thank you Moira
• Asked 6 months ago • by Moira Maresky-goebel -
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Is mineral oil bad for your skin?
I have heard and read SO many things about mineral oil in skin care. Is it really bad for the skin? What’s fact and what’s fiction?
• Asked 6 months ago • by Hayley -
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Clindamycin and exfoliation?
When a client is using topical clindamycin (unsure of percentage), can their skin be exfoliated?
• Asked 8 months ago • by Claire Maynard -
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chemical peel product lines
I'm new in the field and want to offer chemical peels. I've been shopping around to find the best product lines/ brand. I'm wondering if you have any suggestions? My clients vary from acne to…
• Asked 9 months ago • by jlcheech -
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Pregnancy acne
Myself and other clients are acne prone ... but then pregnancy has made it worse. What are your suggestions for getting rid of it and keeping it under control? Or help with dark spots during…
• Asked 10 months ago • by strsgh -
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Retinyl Palmitate
Hello! I started using a few skincare products recently that contain retinyl palmitate, however, I've read conflicting information when doing research about this ingredient (for example, causes skin to become thin, increase cancer risk, etc).…
• Asked 1 year ago • by Stephanie -
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Sanitizing microderm tips
I'm about to open back up! With all this going on with COVID 19, is there something new I should use to clean and sanitize my microderm tips?
• Asked 1 year ago • by Maria Garcia -
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Making extractions easier
On some of my clients, extractions are simple and easy. But on others not so much. What is the best products or ingredients to use as a softening gel prior to extractions?
• Asked 1 year ago • by Samantha Wilson