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New Laser Treatments for Stretch Marks

Dermatology specialist Joshua Fox, MD, offers tips for understanding the new laser treatments for stretch marks

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Sole Survivor

Educating your clients to care for their own feet benefits the individual's head-to-toe health.

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Oncology Esthetics: Breast Cancer Awareness

Skin care professionals need to be educated about the signs and symptoms that may be recognized during spa treatments.

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Spa Treatments for Craft Beer Lovers

A resort in the Lake Region of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains is offering the ultimate beer experience— the chance to bathe in beer as well as drink it.

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Sunless Tanning Stats Show Women Seeking a Faux Glow

In a survey from The Beauty Company, 99% of respondents said they'd used a sunless tanner product in the past.

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PASS Responds to CDC Public Comments Request on Skin Cancer Prevention

In its comments, PASS requests the CDC to "urge the FDA to clear the 10-year backlog in new sunscreen applications and create a predictable, transparent and timely review process for pre-market approval of new sunscreen ingredients."

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Study Finds UV Nail Lamps Do Not Cause Cancer

An independent, peer-reviewed study has demonstrated that UV lamps used for hardening gel nail polish are safe and do not increase risks of developing skin cancer.

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Americans Still Uninformed About Sun Protection

Study shows many Americans are uninformed about sun protection, regardless of the season. They also are unaware of the risks of sun exposure and who is at risk for sun damage.

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Researchers Identify Molecule Causing Sunburn Pain

A team of researchers from Duke University, Rockefeller University and the University of California San Francisco have identified the gene that causes pain in sunburned skin.

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The Sunny Side: How to Reduce the Appearance of Sun Damage and Age Spots

A number of procedures can be used to fade sun spots, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and soften leathery-looking skin.

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Skin Cancer Risk While Driving

Skin cancer on drivers' left side likely due to exposure through side window glass.

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Protective Summer Products for Sun-Kissed Skin

Many members of the International SPA Association (ISPA) provide products that tackle consumers' desire to protect their skin, but still achieve a summer sun-kissed glow.

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Caring for Male Clients Across the Generations

With an increasing number of men embracing good skin care practices, professionals will benefit from knowing how to work with the difference nuances of men's respective age groups.

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Monell-led Research Identifies Scent of Melanoma

A nano-sensor was able to distinguish differences in volatile organic compounds--many of which are odorous--from normal and several different types of melanoma cells.

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Massage Therapy Is A Powerful Tool For Pain Relief

Massage therapy may be a helpful pain management strategy for individuals suffering from metastatic cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to post-cardiac surgery.

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Program Created to Encourage Parents to Protect Children From the Sun

In a recent national survey conducted, nearly two-thirds of Americans did not know that many United States schools have rules and restrictions around the usage of sunscreen, because it is an over-the-counter drug.

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Male-only Spa Treatments Offered for Father’s Day

International SPA Association (ISPA) members around the world are offering men’s only packages that are perfect for the man’s retreat.

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The Hand Connection

Treatment of the hands, wrists and arms is a deeply soothing and de-stressing practice that can be especially lucrative.