Editor's Note

Recognizing Excellence

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

From a distinguished designer debuting a new line at Fashion Week to an Olympic figure skater landing the perfect double axel – it is easy to spot excellence when it is present. The skin care…

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Earlier this week I read a story called the Daffodil Principle. In the story, a daughter persistently invites her mother to see some daffodils near her home. When the mother finally agrees, she is taken…

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Tune in with June

This issue was one of my favorites to plan for 2018. It was fun to have our contributors tackle a multitude of reader-requested topics. Sebaceous hyperplasia – the unsightly nodules and lesions that begin cropping…

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May Editor's Note: Acne Intervention

Written by Amanda Strunk-Miller

DERMASCOPE Magazine has been publishing educational articles on acne every year since it began 43 years ago. Acne is, undoubtedly, a top skin care concern for consumers, especially youth. In fact, it affects approximately 20…

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Critical Connections in the Community

Written by Amanda Strunk-Miller

The sense of community formed by being part of a group of like-minded individuals is impactful. Communities inspire unity, support, comfort, and advisement – a space rich in resources that everyone can benefit from. Being…

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Navigating our new website

Through the launch of our new website, DERMASCOPE brings you even greater access to the top resources available in the industry. Our team has spent countless hours crafting a website that reflects the needs of…

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Online Exclusives

I’m sure by now it is apparent that we have updated quite a few department designs in the magazine for 2018. While many of the pages feature new content elements, several departments just got a…

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Editorial Expansions

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

DERMASCOPE is introducing many new features in 2018 – a new website, new departments, new designs, new article themes… But I must admit that there is one fresh feature for 2018 that I have hardly…

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New Year, New You

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller Associate Publisher

The month of December makes me both nostalgic and optimistic. Both, I think, are common and reasonable feelings to experience during this time of year. Time with family, big parties, and extended periods off from…

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Marketing!

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller Associate Publisher

Wait, it’s already the end of the year? I always look forward to the colder weather and the holiday season, but it continually seems to sneak up on me. Every year, it’s almost like Christmastime…

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Building Your Business

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

Marketing your business is one of the most common business topics I read about in trade magazines. It is such a vital topic that every year we focus an issue of DERMASCOPE on it! We…

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The Many Faces of Beauty

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Perception is reality. Happy girls are the prettiest girls. All of these sayings bring about alternate perspectives than the one typically observed through social media. To me,…

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The Sensitive Skin Misconception

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

Last summer, while planning the editorial calendar for 2017, I penned 'sensitive skin' as a topic I believed should be highlighted as a main theme for an issue. Days later, I allotted the subject to…

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Gearing Up for 2018

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

For most people, the word summer brings about enjoyable thoughts, treasured memories, and anticipated vacations. For the staff at DERMASCOPE – and more specifically, the editorial team – the word summer brings about brainstorming and…

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A Must-Have Mentor

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

In our industry, it is of great importance to a skin care professional's successful journey to have a mentor to guide them. Mentors provide invaluable information, expertise, and understanding. They offer insight on what it…

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Creating Customer Satisfaction Through Spa Management

Written by Amanda Strunk Miller

Be everywhere. This piece of advice is often given to budding businesses who are trying to make an impression. The method is considered a positive way to build visibility online, cultivate traffic, and attract new…

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