Julie Morse's Blog – September 2017 Archive (10)

Our lifestyle and daily habits play a big part in our skin health. In the battle against acne, it’s important to take preventative measures to ensure painful pimples don’t crop up. Here’s what we recommend keeping in mind to keep your skin smooth and clear 24/7.



Wash up. Sweating releases toxins and antibiotic agents that can help us heal faster.…

Nakyea C. Hollins never expected to suffer from second degree burns when she went for a laser hair removal procedure. In a lawsuit filed last week, Hollins claims that an esthetician at New You clinic in Atlanta was negligent and failed to provide the standard of care.



In the claim, Hollins says the esthetician had only received her certification eight months…

Over the last century, we’ve watched a slew of weight loss devices come and go. From the vibrating belt machines of the 1950s to CoolSculpting, the latest fad to sweep medical spas, but new weight loss technology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Columbia University might soon become the new reigning trend. Researchers have created a microneedle patch…

There’s a national dermatologist deficit. According to the Academy of Dermatology, we need around 9,000 more dermatologists in order to provide adequate diagnoses and treatment across the country.



Melinda Wenner Moyer examined the dermatologist shortage for Women’s Health, and found that in many rural areas the closest dermatologist is almost 100 miles…

When it comes to beauty products, false advertising and consumer protection have come to a head time and again. According to a new study published in JAMA Dermatology, creams labeled “fragrance-free,” “hypoallergenic,” or “dermatologist recommended” are often just…

Riding on the wave of machine learning-based medical technology is an app from VisualDx, which assists physicians in making fast and accurate diagnoses, the app creators claim. The app is slated to make its smart phone debut in the fall with the release of iOS 11.



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Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a breathable, non-invasive wearable gold nanonesh that monitors a patient’s health. A recent study published in Nature Nanotechnology found that the nanonesh is more comfortable and had better gas permeability than…

No matter if it’s overcast or a scorching hot, sunny day, it can be a challenge to estimate adequate sunscreen application. Kansas City-based dermatologist Brian Matthys, MD, knows first-hand the perils of miscalculating sunscreen use. His experiences with chronic sunburn…

Last year, non-profit and law enforcement agencies in San Diego were given a $100,000 grant to buy a tattoo removal machine as an initiative to start a free tattoo removal service. In San Diego’s North County, there are over 22 established…

Researchers at the University of Exeter and University of Glasgow have developed a new terahertz imaging technique that could identify early-stage skin cancer without needing to administer a biopsy.



Existing terahertz technology utilizes low resolution imaging, and can usually only identify large tumors. This new terahertz imaging operates on a high-resolution…