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By Ahmed Abdullah, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S. | November 20, 2015
For the 45 million people worldwide who suffer from rosacea, the disorder can be a constant source of frustration and embarrassment. Because symptoms often mimic those of other skin conditions, improper diagnoses and treatment protocols are common, leading ...
By Dr Erin Madigan-Fleck | November 19, 2015
The skin periodically encounters a variety of incursions and, within its extraordinary capacity for surveillance, is able to initiate its defense systems at a moment’s notice to fight infection and initiate healing. The intricate relationship that the ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | November 18, 2015
As 2015 reaches its end, so too does another decade for DERMASCOPE Magazine. Forty years ago, this magazine, which was original founded as The Aestheticians International Association, Inc. Newsletter, started as an eight-page, black and white publication ...
By Ken Mair | September 28, 2015
Marketing a business does not have to be complicated, expensive, or time consuming. Most business owners can get so caught up in daily operations and multi-tasking, that marketing either gets forgotten or pushed to the side. Marketing is fundamental ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | September 30, 2015
Nature has always played a role in the aesthetic industry from essential oils to plant-based stem cells. The skin care industry’s latest finding is no exception as scientists have recently discovered a link between impaired function of dermal lymphatic ...
By Jennifer Linder, M.D. | September 29, 2015
Many of the changes a woman’s body undergoes during pregnancy are obvious, the most obvious being an expanding abdomen. Some women will also experience morning sickness, food cravings and aversions, and fatigue. What is less discussed are the changes ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | September 30, 2015
Internal detoxification or cleansing has become a popular health concern for clients. From sugar detoxes to activated charcoal, clients are constantly looking for ways to increase their health and purify their bodies. As a result of the increased interest ...
By Amanda Miller | March 10, 2014
Twenty years ago this month, my father became Associate Publisher of DERMASCOPE Magazine. Not so coincidentally, this month I accept the same position. As you might know from my previous editor’s notes through the years, I have grown up in the world of ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | March 7, 2014
Skin and sun: everybody should know by now that this combination is not safe for maintaining the body’s health or its youthful appearance. While some of our clients have certainly gotten the message and live by the sunblock and hat, others are still worshipping ...
By | March 26, 2012
It is common for clients to have not one but multiple skin concerns. And for many, skin discoloration ranks high on the list. This skin dysfunction is not only unsightly, but it inevitably contributes to premature aging and requires targeted care. Commonly ...
By Christian Jurist | July 2, 2012
As consumer demand for a flawless, porcelain-looking appearance continues to rise, offering skin lightening and brightening services as part of your spa menu has become more important than ever. Furthermore, as discoloration ranks high on the list of ...
By Douglas Preston | January 1, 2013
I find that when a spa product fails to sell, it is not because it is not desirable but because it needs a little more company support than it is getting. Once, when I was teaching a sales class to a spa team, I asked them to identify the biggest "turkey" ...
By Rhonda Allison | December 6, 2012
Inflammation is often associated with infections and wounds, and while this association does have some validity, it is important to remember inflammation is not a synonym for either of those. Rather it is the response caused by infection or a wound. Inflammation ...
By | November 2, 2012
“Aestheticians are not supposed to diagnose. If I see that a client has a severe skin conditions, I may ask questions about what they may be experiencing and for how long. I would let my client know that I see something questionable that I feel should ...
By Alexandra J Zani | November 2, 2012
The appearance industry speaks to all age groups. Trendy fashions, makeup, and beautifully packaged skin potions splash their message across page after page of magazines and tabloids. Sound bites of beautiful airbrushed youthful images with convincing ...

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