pigmentation

Until the 1980’s, doctors used a small set of lasers as a continuous wave for every medical and cosmetic skin condition, heating and burning off the surface of the target. Dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross characterizes this approach as being like “napalm in the forest,”   Then, Harvard researcher and dermatologist Dr. Rox Anderson recognized these treatments would be much more selective if they were delivered in short pulses and tailored to each condition. 

From there, researchers in laser medicine began investigating and experimenting, starting with pulsed dye lasers for redness and frequencies targeting red and brown spots.  A whole host of laser hair removal devices for different skin types were developed and improved upon over time to be more effective and more controlled. 

Today we also have devices for birthmarks, discoloration, acne, sun damage, lupus lesions, skin tightening and body contouring, and the possibilities are infinite. 

Dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross and Dr. Bass discuss the history and research behind today’s laser devices, an overview of laser-tissue interaction, and what conditions each type of device can treat and correct.

About Dr. Vic Ross

Dermatologist Dr. Vic Ross specializes in laser treatments and is an active researcher on skin rejuvenation approaches. He was elected president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and is an active board member in the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. 

Learn more about guest Dr. Vic Ross

Learn more about researcher and entrepreneur Dr. Rox Anderson

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

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In this fun and festive episode, Rachel and Katie share their honest thoughts about the best skincare and biohacking products they've tried and tested in 2020. From standout skin creams to budget-friendly sleep wearables, the two cover it all in this special end-of-year episode. Make sure to check out the links below for special offers and discount codes that help support the show!

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Spending all this time indoors may have made your skin paler and duller than normal. Since it is the middle of summer, you may be considering the idea of sun tanning so that your skin glows naturally. However, if you spend too much time under the sun, you might end up getting a sunburn. Sunburns are uncomfortable at best, and painful at worst. Thankfully, there is an easy way to get rid of a sunburn so your skin looks healthy and even.

In this episode of the podcast, Sheetal will share with you a home remedy that can banish your sunburn. She will also share tips and a home remedy regarding hyperpigmentation. This episode is perfect for those who want to sunbathe but don’t want their skin to be sensitive, irritated, or inflamed afterward. To get this remedy and more, please listen to this episode today.

If you are listening on iTunes, please subscribe and leave us an honest review. If there are topics or questions you want us to discuss, let us know in the comment section. If you need skin care or hair care advice from an expert, fill out this form and we will send you a response in a jiffy.

Go natural. It is good karma!

If you have acne-prone skin, you may be wondering if you can exfoliate your skin. For example, a facial cleanser that can exfoliate your skin sounds like an added bonus because it may be able to work deep within your skin and reduce acne at a faster rate. On the other side of the spectrum, those with dry skin may hope that exfoliation can eliminate any flakiness or tightness of skin. However, before you grab that exfoliating product, you should learn who should and should not use an exfoliating product.

In this episode of the podcast, Sheetal will tell you what happens when you exfoliate your skin if you have either acne-prone or dry skin. She will also answer a few popular questions regarding pigmentation as well as hair maintenance when you exercise regularly. Exfoliating your skin is quite potent so you need to be aware of the potential side effects. To learn more, listen to this episode now.

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Go natural. It is good karma!

Even though dead cells are a natural process, they can accumulate fairly quickly on the surface of your skin. When this happens, these dead cells can obstruct your skin glow and make your skin duller and more uneven. Even worse, dead cells can make issues such as dark spots and pigmentation look far more prominent. Fortunately, we can intervene and dissolve these dead cells before they continue to ruin our complexion.

In this episode of the podcast, you will learn how to make a peanut butter and orange peel home remedy to remove dead cells and get glowing skin. Sheetal will also answer a few questions from her radio show regarding how to find relief from dry, frizzy hair. All of this information should not be missed. Please listen to this episode to find out more.

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Go natural. It is good karma!

Sarah Tishkoff joins Nels and Vincent to explain work from her laboratory on the genetic basis of skin pigmentation in Africans.

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Melanosomal cargoes BLOC'd off from alternate routes

The BLOC-2 complex contains three subunits encoded by genes mutated in Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, a disease caused by defects in the trafficking pathways that form melanosomes and other lysosome-related organelles. Dennis et al. reveal that the BLOC-2 complex promotes the delivery of melanosomal cargo by targeting recycling endosomal tubules to maturing melanosomes. This biosights episode presents the paper by Dennis et al. from the May 25, 2015, issue of The Journal of Cell Biology and includes an interview with one of the paper's senior authors, Michael Marks (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA). Produced by Caitlin Sedwick and Ben Short. See the associated paper in JCB for details on the funding provided to support this original research.

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