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Don’t Get Burned: Link between Melanin-Rich Skin & Sunburn

A recent study shows a correlation between melanin-rich skin and sunburn, raising concern of skin cancer prevention perceptions.

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Stem Cells Meet Technology for Skin Repair

Canadian scientists are tackling inefficient skin graft options with the introduction of stem cell technology to facilitate growth and healing in injured skin.

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Do Solvents Impact Skin?

Can solvents from skin creams, lotions or other topical applications affect molecules in the skin? Researchers from Lund University in Sweden investigate.

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Nano-sized Barrier Repair Buzzing

New research out of Brazil has skin care developers "abuzz" with excitement. Why? Beeswax nanoparticles show potential to improve compromised skin barrier functioning.

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Skin Pigments Attract The Opposite Sex

Research has shown that carotenoids play a big role in attraction. These pigments make potential mates "appear" healthier, but the researchers emphasize that more carotenoids doesn't actually mean that the individuals are healthier.

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Infrared Protection: Hype or Hope?

These days there’s a lot of hype about infrared (IR) protection for the skin. Should we be concerned about IR, and if so, what can be done about it?

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Removing Hair During Cancer Care

When dealing with a client with cancer, a lot more thought needs to be put into these hair removal services. This article discusses safety precautions to take with hair removal before surgery, during chemotherapy, during biological therapy and during hormone therapy, as well as additional health considerations.

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Psoriasis Injectable Approved by FDA With Stipulations

The FDA has approved a possible treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Although showing positive changes in reducing symptoms, the FDA has warned of potentially fatal side effects.

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Antioxidants in a Nutshell—Pistachio, to be Precise

Researchers from Tufts University in Boston had a nutty idea: What if pistachios could provide skin benefits? As it turns out, this wasn't such a tough nut to crack.

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[VIDEO] Skin Cancer: Why We Should All Care

Did you know that melanoma is the second most common form of cancer for young people ages 15-29? It’s the fastest-growing cancer in the country, and unlike most other cancers, rates are increasing instead of declining.

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Massage Therapy Effective in Reducing MS Pain

In a pilot study done by The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), massage therapy showed to work in reducing symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) in combination with conventional MS treatment.

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Telomere Rejuvenation Stops the Clock on Aging

Scientists may have found a way reverse signs of aging through chromosomes. In vivo tissue reprogramming was found to lengthen telomeres, a telltale sign of cell rejuvenation.

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Skipping the Shower? Science Says...Maybe

Your daily shower may be affecting your microbiome. Those who have given it up have healthy skin and hair ... and get to sleep longer in the morning.

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Get the Skinny on Skin at Face & Body

If you missed the Skinny on Skin, don't worry—the certification course for estheticians to recognize skin cancer on clients will return at Face & Body Northern California from Aug. 26–28, 2017.

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Researchers Unlock Possible Treatment for Rare Skin Cancer

Are engineered T cells the key to treating Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)? Seattle researchers believe immunology will lead the way to more MCC survivors.

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4 Actions for Improving Psoriasis

Having clients with psoriasis or other types of irritated skin infections visit skin professionals regularly can certainly benefit their skin. However, there is a list of tips and tricks clients can also follow on their own time.

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Lymphology: The Elixir of Life

One of the most intriguing and dynamic relationships that the human body possesses, is that of the immune system and lymphatics. Lymph has long been researched and upheld by many physicians and therapists as the “elixir of life.”

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Chocolate and Wine: The Perfect Match for Skin?

The International Journal of Molecular Sciences had us at "hello" this month, with a new study comparing the phenolic compounds in chocolate (actually, cocoa by-products) vs. wine (okay, grape seed) extracts for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory skin benefits.

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