Found 922 articles for: "acne"
Efficacy and Tolerability of a Double-Conjugated Retinoid and Alpha Hydroxy Acid Cream in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Blemish-Prone Skin
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 54 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Topical retinoids influence the rate of cellular turnover and improve skin clarity and photoaged skin. Consequent cutaneous irritation reduces adherence resulting in subop...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment and Reduction of Wrinkles: A Prospective Study
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 43 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Fractional radiofrequency (FRF) technology has been shown in clinical studies to improve skin laxity, and to treat various skin conditions related to aging and alternate c...
Read MoreBeyond Liposuction: Evolving Applications for Tumescent Anesthesia
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 86 | Copyright © January 2022
Tumescent anesthesia was initially developed as a safer and more effective alternative to general anesthesia in performing liposuction. Today, it is used extensively for a wide variety of surgical pro...
Read MoreSUPPLEMENT INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Skincare for Cancer Patients in Scandinavia
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | ss4 | Copyright © December 2021
Preventive measures, earlier diagnosis, and markedly improved anticancer treatments have resulted in increasingly more patients living with or surviving cancer. Frequently cancer treatment-related cut...
Read MoreA Patient-Centered Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Flare Prevention
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1295 | Copyright © December 2021
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating skin disease characterized by painful dermal abscesses, subcutaneous inflammatory nodules, draining sinuses and hypertrophic scars. Prompt recog...
Read MoreEvaluation of Picosecond 755-nm Alexandrite Laser With a Diffractive Lens Array on Pore Size Reduction
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1302 | Copyright © December 2021
Objectives: Medications, lasers and light therapy have all been shown to transiently minimize pore size. Current research of the 755-nm Alexandrite picosecond laser (Cynosure, MA) on ...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Protective Complex Combined With 50% Glycolic Acid Peel: A Double-Blinded, Split Face, Controlled Study
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1336 | Copyright © December 2021
Background: Glycolic acid (GA) is a commonly used superficial peel with higher concentrations and lower pH levels leading to a stronger effect despite a higher risk of adverse effects...
Read MoreTumescent Anesthesia: A Brief History Regarding the Evolution of Tumescent Solution
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1283 | Copyright © December 2021
Tumescent anesthesia, initially developed as a safer and more effective alternative to general anesthesia in performing liposuction, is used extensively today for a wide array of surgical procedures p...
Read MoreSafe Use of Adapalene 0.1 % Gel in a non-Prescription Environment
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1330 | Copyright © December 2021
Background: Topical retinoids are the mainstay of acne therapy and, until 2016, were only available by prescription. The margin of safety (MOS) of adapalene for potential teratogenic ...
Read MoreOptimizing Outcomes With the 1550/1927 nm Dual Wavelength Non-Ablative Fractional Laser: Experienced User Recommendations
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1150 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Fractional laser treatment was introduced in 2004 as a non-invasive technique to treat sun-damaged and aging skin. Since then, numerous ablative and non-ablative photother...
Read MoreTherapeutic Approaches and Special Considerations for Treating Molluscum Contagiosum
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1185 | Copyright © November 2021
Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum) is a common skin condition, especially in children, yet treatment approaches by US health care practitioners vary widely. A dearth of clinical data from large, well-c...
Read MoreSingle-Center, Prospective, Double-Blind, Evaluator-Blind, non-Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial With a 1927 Nm Non-Ablative Fractionated Laser and Topical 0.05% Tretinoin Lotion for Facial Dyspigmentation and Photodamage
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1174 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Dyspigmentation and photodamage are common concerns in patients who seek aesthetic consultation. A number of treatment modalities have been utilized to address this issue....
Read MoreAn Open-Label Pilot Study to Investigate Safety and Efficacy of Fixed Combination Tazarotene 0.045% and Halobetasol Propionate 0.01% Lotion for the Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1191 | Copyright © November 2021
Up to 80% of individuals with plaque psoriasis have scalp involvement, which can have a significant impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. Despite advancements in psoriasis therapeutic...
Read MoreRecommendations for Using Over-The-Counter Products as Adjunctive Acne Care in Asian Phototypes: Improving Treatment Outcomes and Managing Side Effects
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1213 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common inflammatory skin disorder prevalent among all ethnic groups. This review aimed to investigate the current literature regarding the potent...
Read MoreA Comparison of Alternative Medicine Users and Non-Users in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1072 | Copyright © October 2021
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa patients often seek non-prescription therapies.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of alternative medicine use and char...
Read MoreHolistic and Integrative Methods for Diagnosing and Treating the Underlying Causes of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Features | 1121 | Copyright © October 2021
While the majority of patients are helped by current dermatologic therapy, there are a number of patients who find no relief, or are afraid of the side effects of powerful immunosuppressants that do n...
Read MoreFifty Years of Minocycline and Its Evolution: A Dermatological Perspective
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1031 | Copyright © October 2021
2021 is the 50th anniversary of the FDA approval of minocycline (MCN). While many other antibiotics have become obsolete during this time, MCN continues to be quite useful. In dermatology, MCN is used...
Read MoreDevelopment of a Tape-Stripping Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Method for Evaluating Skin Deposition of Topical Tazarotene
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1105 | Copyright © October 2021
Background: Standard in vitro and ex vivo techniques for evaluating topical drug penetration utilize skin that is physiologically unlike living skin and cannot assess intra-dermal dru...
Read MoreThe Psychosocial Burden Associated With and Effective Treatment Approach for Atopic Dermatitis: A Literature Review
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1046 | Copyright © October 2021
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition that is marked by a high degree of psychosocial and emotional burden in both pediatric and adult populations. In addition to phy...
Read MoreRacial/Ethnic Variations in Skin Barrier: Implications for Skin Care Recommendations in Skin of Color
September 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 932 | Copyright © September 2021
Background: Genetic and environmental factors influence stratum corneum (SC) barrier properties and function. Researchers increasingly focus on biophysical studies that may help clini...
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