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R e a s s e s s i n g R o s a c e a [ 62 ] • # dayspamagazine • february 2018 The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has published a new standard classifi cation and pathophysiology of rosacea, the cause of which is still unknown. It was developed by a committee of 28 rosacea experts from around the word and based on recent scientifi c research, as the original classifi cation system was created in 2002. Since then, studies have found that: The trademark redness is likely part of an "infl ammatory continuum" that starts in the neurovascular and immune systems; and irregularities in key skin components—such as cathelicidins and mast cells—may play a role, in addition to genetics and the microbiome. For these reasons, the committee ultimately decided to focus on individual characteristics (phenotypes) for classifi cation and diagnoses, which should result in more tailored treatments for each individual. According to the new system, the presence of redness or facial thickening is enough to diagnose rosacea, and the same goes for two or more major signs including papules and pustules, fl ushing and telangiectasia (spider veins). "Although rosacea's various phenotypes may appear in diff erent combinations and at diff erent times, research suggests that all are manifestations of the same underlying disease process," says Richard L. Gallo, MD, PhD, one of the article's authors. in the news industry headlines TOP RIGHT: © GETTY IMAGES Two spa franchises may soon be available in a city near you. Urban day spa concept YeloSpa, based in New York, has launched its franchise program in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, with the goal of gradually expanding nationwide. The program aims to help professionals create go-to health and wellness centers in their own communities. Qualifi ed franchise owners will gain access to YeloSpa's market knowledge, business model and brand identity, as well as comprehensive training and business development. Namaste Nail Sanctuary, which brings the tenets of meditation and relaxation to women's nail services, has also announced plans for national franchise openings. Its fi rst fl agship location will soon be open in Studio City, California, and the brand plans to develop more in surrounding states. "Meditation is a health-minded priority we need to incorporate into our lives—our sanctuaries give women more opportunities to focus on mind, body and nails," says company cofounder Mecca Elliot. Feel-Good Franchising The annual Repêchage Champagne Power Lunch, held this past December in Secaucus, New Jersey, covered a range of topics for better business in 2018. Among the issues discussed: social media, cell phone detox and expert tips for boosting your bottom line. Speakers included Repêchage founder and CEO Lydia Sarfati, Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller, and Stacie Bowie, owner of Bowie Salon and Spa in Seattle. In the audience were more than 100 beauty professionals from the U.S. (including Creative Age Publications CEO Deborah Carver), India, Ghana, Italy, Panama, Mexico, the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Trinidad and Poland, all of whom were treated to champagne and a shopping event prior to the experts' presentations. Miller kicked off the talks with "Decoding Social Media: The Big Ideas and Practices Driving Success," followed by Bowie's "Why a No Cell Phone Policy is the Best Policy." Finally, Sarfati closed the Power Lunch with her presentation, "Success at Your Fingertips—Global Beauty Trends for 2018," in which she addressed business aspects ranging from a spa's image and target market to its mission statement and service menu; highlighted key trends and how spas can incorporate them; and offered retail and marketing tips. For further coverage of each presentation, visit dayspamagazine.com. M O R E O N T H E W E B Bubbly Meets Business Reassessing Rosacea