DermStore Welcomes New Medical Director Dr. Ashley Magovern

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DermStore.com is excited to forge a new partnership with renowned dermatologist, Dr. Ashley Magovern. The skin care and beauty e-tailer is thrilled to have Dr. Magovern join the DermStore team as Medical Director. Dedicated to educating people on how to achieve ageless, healthy skin, Dr. Magovern brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to DermStore, where she provides expert advice to customers in search of a comprehensive skin care shopping experience.

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"At DermStore we pride ourselves in offering our customers the most up-to-date information on the skin care and beauty industry. With over 60,000 product reviews, educational tools and an ever popular "Ask The Esthetician" feature, we strive to keep our patrons well informed. Dr. Magovern is a wonderful addition to DermStore and will play a major role in furthering the resources we have available to consumers," stated Dan Obegi, CEO of DermStore.com.  DermStore is eager to expand their educational database with Dr. Magovern's aid. Dr. Magovern will routinely provide brand reviews, how-to videos and skin care advice on the DermStore website and social media platforms.

"As a dermatologist, I believe that a good skin care routine is essential and encourage patients to take advantage of the excellent products on the market today," Dr. Magovern said.  "However, I find that most patients are overwhelmed with the abundance of skin care products available.  DermStore is an outstanding resource to not only find the best products, but to find educational tools. It has everything customers need to become their own skin care experts."

Dr. Magovern will not only serve as an educational resource to the consumers, but will contribute to the company's internal operations as well. She is eager to assist the new business and brand development teams as a well-informed and unbiased source, participating in the review and selection processes of new and existing brands to ensure that all items sold meet DermStore's exceptional standards.

Dr. Magovern earned her M.D., as well as a master's degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University. She subsequently completed her medical internship at Stanford University and her dermatology residency at the University of Illinois, where she served as chief resident. Before opening her private practice in Manhattan Beach, California, Dr. Magovern worked alongside world-renowned dermatologist Howard Murad at the Murad Inclusive Health Medical Group. Additionally, she spent two years in the dermatology department at UC San Francisco doing clinical and basic science research on the epidermal skin barrier. She also completed a one-year fellowship at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, working with a leader in pediatric dermatology. Dr. Magovern is also the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles.

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SOURCE DermStore