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Scars Beyond the Surface: What Really Shapes Healing

Jan 29, 2026

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8 min read

Scars Beyond the Surface: What Really Shapes Healing

Despite how common scars are, misconceptions persist about why they form, why some worsen, and why treatments work brilliantly in some patients and barely move the needle in others. Today we're exploring all about scars.

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Skin Health

Jan 22, 2026

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8 min read

When Skincare Became Culture

An evidence-based look at the cultural forces behind K-beauty, tretinoin-core, and the modern patient’s skincare identity

DFPC Team

Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Mar 6, 2025

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4 min read

Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Your Weekly Prompt to the Science of Skin and Success.

DFPC Team

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Skin Health

Jan 29, 2026

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8 min read

Scars Beyond the Surface: What Really Shapes Healing

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Skin Health

Jan 22, 2026

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8 min read

When Skincare Became Culture

An evidence-based look at the cultural forces behind K-beauty, tretinoin-core, and the modern patient’s skincare identity

DFPC Team

Clinical Procedures

Botox Beyond the Surface: What You Really Need to Know

Jan 15, 2026

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10 min read

Botox Beyond the Surface: What You Really Need to Know

Botox has emerged as a popular choice for individuals seeking to rejuvenate their appearance and combat the signs of aging. Today? We're telling you all about it.

DFPC Team

Skin Health

Everyday Skin Mistakes Dermatologists See Every Day

Jan 8, 2026

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6 min read

Everyday Skin Mistakes Dermatologists See Every Day

Learn how everyday habits can quietly damage your skin barrier, disrupt your microbiome, and trigger inflammation, and discover dermatologist-backed tips to protect and repair your skin with simple, sustainable routines.

DFPC Team

Technology & Dermatology

Teledermatology: The Future of Skin Care or Just a Filtered Facade?

Jan 1, 2026

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7 min read

Teledermatology: The Future of Skin Care or Just a Filtered Facade?

Evidence-Informed Guidance for Applying Technology Safely and Effectively in Skin Care

DFPC Team

Acne

Patterns, Pores, and the Science Behind “Repeat Breakouts”

Dec 25, 2025

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7 min read

Patterns, Pores, and the Science Behind “Repeat Breakouts”

Why that same breakout keeps coming back (plus 2 free gifts 🎁)

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Aging

Neglect, Night Creams, and the Hidden Cost of Over-Exfoliation

Dec 18, 2025

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5 min read

Neglect, Night Creams, and the Hidden Cost of Over-Exfoliation

How “doing more” quietly destroys your skin barrier

DFPC Team

Skin Health

Price, Perception, and the Psychology of Skincare

Dec 11, 2025

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5 min read

Price, Perception, and the Psychology of Skincare

Evidence-Informed Guidance for Applying AI Safely and Effectively in Skin Care

DFPC Team

Technology & Dermatology

When Algorithms Meet Aesthetics: The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Dermatology

Dec 4, 2025

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5 min read

When Algorithms Meet Aesthetics: The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Dermatology

Evidence-Informed Guidance for Applying AI Safely and Effectively in Skin Care

DFPC Team

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We publish a new edition every Thursday. Each issue is curated to deliver meaningful insights without noise, designed to inform, challenge, and occasionally spark a new way of thinking.

What should I expect when I read this newsletter?

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Our Readers Can’t Get Enough of These:

Scars Beyond the Surface: What Really Shapes Healing

When Skincare Became Culture

Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Browse Topics

Technology & Dermatology

Viral Trends

Viral Infections

Case Studies

Dermatoses

Clinical Procedures

Skin Microbiome

Skin Cancer

Obesity

Q&As

Eczema

Sun Damage

Acne

Hair and Scalp

Aging

Bacterial Infections

Bites, Stings & Infestations

Skin Health

The Beneath the Surface Collection

Scars Beyond the Surface: What Really Shapes Healing

When Skincare Became Culture

Botox Beyond the Surface: What You Really Need to Know

Everyday Skin Mistakes Dermatologists See Every Day

Teledermatology: The Future of Skin Care or Just a Filtered Facade?

Patterns, Pores, and the Science Behind “Repeat Breakouts”

Neglect, Night Creams, and the Hidden Cost of Over-Exfoliation

Price, Perception, and the Psychology of Skincare

When Algorithms Meet Aesthetics: The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Dermatology

Take Your Learning Further

Frequently Asked Questions

How often will I receive new issues?

We publish a new edition every Thursday. Each issue is curated to deliver meaningful insights without noise, designed to inform, challenge, and occasionally spark a new way of thinking.

What should I expect when I read this newsletter?

What if I have feedback or topic suggestions?

Just hit “reply” to any issue. We’re eager to improve and ready to dig into areas that truly resonate; your feedback can shape our future coverage.

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