Skin Care

Cold Sores Versus School Sores: What is the Difference?

Written by Brenda Linday

Today, in most areas of the country, individuals are required to wear face masks to minimize exposure and the spread of COVID-19. The practitioner may not be aware that their client has either of these two skin infections until the face mask is removed. Both herpes simplex and impetigo fall under the skin infection category. Both can look similar with blister-like appearances; however, herpes is…

Published in Skin ID

LED Light Therapy and Hyperpigmentation

Written by Pam Cushing

There is a vast array of mythology surrounding LED light therapy – most of it created by clever marketing directors of light therapy manufactures. This leads to a lot of confusion in the skin care community and the same questions being asked over and over. Two related questions routinely asked are, “Does the heat from LED devices cause hyperpigmentation” and “Does green light effectively treat…

Published in The LED Playbook

Treating Asian Skin

Written by Mary Nielsen

A skin care professional’s expertise in treating Asian skin will set them apart from average practitioner. Asian skin has unique characteristics that should be considered during a consultation. We will discuss the anatomy of Asian skin, common disorders, treatment considerations, and homecare options below. Asian skin is more sensitive to environmental factors. Its pH is easily disrupted which can lead to barrier function issues. Generally,…

Published in Encompassing Ethnicity

How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Impacts the Skin

Written by Brenda Linday

Recent global estimates state that anywhere from six to 18% of women in their reproductive years suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to five million American women of childbearing age. This article concentrates specifically on polycystic ovary syndrome-related skin and hair growth concerns. Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine hormonal condition…

Published in Skin ID

Calling on Cryotherapy: Creating Health, Wellness, & Healing in the Spa

Written by jakira epperson

Although cryotherapy has been a huge upcoming trend for skin care professionals the last couple of years, the practice of cryotherapy has been around for centuries. The practice of applying extremely low temperatures to the body dates to 2500 B.C. with the ancient Egyptians, Roman, and Greeks. In 2000, the concept migrated to Europe where a group of scientists in Spala, Poland embraced the use…

Published in Skin Care

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