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As skin organoids closely mimic real human skin, initially used for drug screening, they are now applied to study inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and melasma, as well as rare genetic diseases—revolutionizing personalization.

Skin Organoids Poised to Revolutionize Personalized Dermatology, Study Finds

A recent study highlights how skin organoids—3D models created from stem cells—can replicate real human skin to personalize treatments for conditions like vitiligo, psoriasis, and eczema. By mimicking native skin responses, these organoids offer promising advances in individualized dermatologic care.

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Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best

In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.

Q&A: How Dermatologist Kim Nichols Integrates Hydrafacial Into Skin Protocols for GLP-1 Patients

Q&A: How Dermatologist Kim Nichols Integrates Hydrafacial Into Skin Protocols for GLP-1 Patients

We sat down with Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD to learn how Hydrafacial, a skin health treatment regimen in her practice, has helped proactively address the anticipated skin changes due to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 use.

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Perhaps no single KPI provides a better indicator of the health of your business than average revenue per appointment.

Tracking What Matters: The Top 5 KPIs for Medspa Growth and Retention

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years. Eyelid surgery, in particular, was the top procedure in 2024.

ISAPS 2024 Global Survey: U.S. Leads in Cosmetic Procedures, Eyelid Surgery Surpasses Liposuction

Too often, estheticians rely on equipment vendors or online forums for legal advice, which can lead to misinformation and risk. Instead, establish a routine system for checking regulatory updates.

Skincare Under Scrutiny: How Estheticians Can Thrive Amid State Supervision Rules

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

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Blood Bacteria Yields Powerful Anti-aging Compounds

Scientists uncovered three potent anti-aging molecules produced by a blood-resident bacterium, Paracoccus sanguinis. These compounds reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and collagen damage in skin cells —revealing a novel path to younger-looking skin.

Younger patients undergoing facelifts and facial rejuvenation are acting to slow down the signs of aging before they occur whereas older ones look to correct nature’s course.

New Surveys Show Preventive Aesthetics Booms Among Younger Generations

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

Neo® and Era® devices — clinically proven to treat active acne, eliminate causative factors, and address the lasting effects of pigmentation and scarring.

Consumers are demanding more subtle results from aesthetics - a result of people wanting to take pride in their appearance without the need for drastic changes.

Neurotoxins Lead $17.5 Billion Non-Surgical Aesthetic Market

Guidepoint Qsight Data recently showed that neurotoxins lead the $17.5 billion non-surgical aesthetics market.

The quilting technique, or hemostatic netting, places sutures on the skin’s exterior to anchor it to the underlying fascia, eliminating the use of external drains to manage fluid buildup and prevent a common result of facelifts: hematoma.

Quilting Facelifts: The Brazilian Technique Reducing Bleeding and Boosting Results Post-Ozempic

The quilting technique, a method originating in Brazil, is not new to U.S. facelift procedures, initially used internally, beneath the skin. Most recently, however, the procedure has gained attraction for external quilting, or “hemostatic netting.”

Procedures like laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels are particularly dependent on the skin being in a healthy state, and any sign of inflammation, whether there is a larger skin disorder at hand or general irritation, should be treated gently before undergoing procedures.

The Critical Role of Pre-Treatment Skin Conditioning and Lymphatic Therapies

Pre-treatment skin care is equally, if not more important than post-op. These therapies can include specific active ingredients and also facials, particularly lymphatic massage, to enhance those actives and renew the skin barrier.

AI-09 is a novel liquid comprised of a botulinum nanoemulsion–an active botulinum molecule encapsulated in a “nano-sized” droplet of oil for the treatment of glabellar lines.

Eirion Therapeutics Unveils Promising AI-09 Liquid Botulinum Trial Results at 2025 SID Meeting

At the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology that took place in San Diego, California on May 7-10, Eirion Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, presented results from recent clinical trials evaluating its AI-09.

In the U.S., states have implemented regulations that restrict what an esthetician is able to do with their licenses and certifications in modalities like microneedling and lasers at med spas, classifying these services within medical jurisdictions and making their qualifications subordinate to physician expertise.

Estheticians vs. State Regulations: Esthetics Council Leads National Push for Licensing Reform

Susanne Schmaling, president and founder of the Esthetics Council, an education and advocacy organization for licensed estheticians, has remained at the front lines of state restrictions that estheticians are facing.

Influencer and doctor beauty brands are among the top prospects for investments in 2025.

The Next 12-18 Months in Beauty and Personal Care Transactions: a Critical Window for Action

With portfolio realignments accelerating and valuations resetting, the next 12 to 18 months present a critical window for action, per Kearney.

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Hormonal Hope for Hair Graying, Skin Aging

Newer (neuro)endocrine mediators such as melatonin, oxytocin, melanocortin peptides or endocannabinoids may further enrich the endocrine toolbox for interventions against skin and hair aging.

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Researchers Highlight the Need to Explore How Laser Treatments Impact the Skin Microbiome

While the skin's regeneration processes often restore microbial balance post-treatment, microbiome-conscious treatment protocols are necessary. "Understanding how different laser modalities interact with the skin microbiome is crucial," the authors note.

AI‐based imaging platforms help supplement dermatologist-level assessment by detecting UV damage, redness and pigmentation irregularities to support treatment protocols for a comprehensive and individualized laser therapy conducted by laser licensed professionals

Artificial Intelligence Aids Non-Physicians Amid Growing Concerns Over Medspa Laser Therapy Safety

In recent studies, AI imaging has shown the potential to support licensed providers in making more precise dermatologic skin assessments to avoid potential complications in medspas.