Found 577 articles for: "collagen"
The Use of Deoxycholic Acid for the Clinical Reduction of Excess Submental Fat in Indian Patients
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 266 | Copyright © March 2019
Copy: The injectable adipocytolytic drug deoxycholic acid (DCA) is the first pharmacological intervention approved for the reduction of submental fat (SMF) and offers an alternative to invasive mea...
Read MoreThe Role of Topical Retinoids in Prevention and Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scarring: Understanding the Importance of Early Effective Treatment
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 255 | Copyright © March 2019
Atrophic acne scarring is a frequent occurrence among acne patients. These facial marks are often very emotionally distressing for the patient and can result in adverse impact to quality of life. W...
Read MoreApplications of Topical Oak Bark Extract in Dermatology: Clinical Examples and Discussion
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 203 | Copyright © February 2019
The versatility of wound healing and anti-inflammatory agents can be assets to dermatologists when other therapies lack appropriate mechanisms of action, or when the risk to benefit ratio may be in qu...
Read MoreA Review of the Dermatologic Symptoms of Idiopathic Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 162 | Copyright © February 2019
Since the first reported cases in 2007, idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome has been increasingly recognized. Understanding of the cutaneous manifestations of this condition is imperative for der...
Read MoreHistopathology of Basal Cell Carcinoma After Treatment With Vismogedib
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 136 | Copyright © February 2019
Background: Vismodegib used in the treatment of metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or locally advanced, recurrent BCC not amenable to surgery or radiation leads to various clinical changes. Obje...
Read MoreRecent Advances in Mild and Moisturizing Cleansers
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 80 | Copyright © January 2019
Mild and moisturizing cleanser technologies, and the science underpinning them, have progressed significantly over the past decade. This includes introduction of amino-acid based milder surfactants in...
Read MoreThe Spectrum of Sensitive Skin: Considerations for Skin Care in Vulnerable Populations
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 68 | Copyright © January 2019
Sensitive skin is a multifactorial condition, where the underlying pathology is not fully understood, and the clinical signs may not always be present or obvious. Despite this challenge, there has bee...
Read MoreManaging the Aesthetic Patient
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 92 | Copyright © January 2019
The number of cosmetic filler and botulinum toxin options available in the Brazilian market has increased over the past years. With a wide variety of therapeutic options, some challenges have arisen: ...
Read MoreOpen-Label, Post-Marketing Study to Evaluate the Performance and Safety of Calcium Hydroxylapatite With Integral Lidocaine to Correct Facial Volume Loss
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 86 | Copyright © January 2019
BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA, Radiesse®) with integral 0.3% lidocaine (CaHA(+)) has recently been approved for use in aesthetic medicine. This study assessed the performance of CaHA(+) i...
Read MorePatient Satisfaction Following Treatment With Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization: Results of a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Survey
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 75 | Copyright © January 2019
BACKGROUND: A device that uses microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) is cleared in the United States and European Union as a noninvasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin (Ulther...
Read MoreEffectiveness of Combining High-Intensity Focused Radiofrequency and Non-Ablative Fractional Laser for Improving the Appearance of the Aging Face and Neck
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 59 | Copyright © January 2019
BACKGROUND: The safety and effectiveness of high-intensity precision radiofrequency (RF) for rejuvenating the aging neck and face, and of fractional laser therapy for treating photodamaged skin have e...
Read MoreOral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 9 | Copyright © January 2019
IMPORTANCE: The use of nutraceuticals such as collagen for Read More
Retinoids in Acne Management: Review of Current Understanding, Future Considerations, and Focus on Topical Treatments
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 51 | Copyright © December 2018
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition affecting adolescents and young adults with a tremendous psychosocial impact. Its pathogenic hallmarks include follicular dyskeratosis, increased sebum ...
Read MoreEvaluation, Prevention, and Management of Acne Scars: Issues, Strategies, and Enhanced Outcomes
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 44 | Copyright © December 2018
Acne is a common disease affecting a high percentage of the younger population. Without appropriate and effective primary prevention of scarring, post-acne scars occur in about 80-95% of all patients....
Read MoreAcne and Scarring: Facing the Issue to Optimize Outcomes
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 43 | Copyright © December 2018
Acne scarring can affect patients across the spectrum of acne severity. Of multiple potential risk factors, the most important is acne severity followed by time to effective treatment, manipulation of...
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Hair Loss Treatments: Help or Hype?
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1317 | Copyright © December 2018
INTRODUCTION: A limited number of treatments have been approved for androgenetic alopecia, however, myriad over-the-counter products for hair loss are available and readily purchased ...
Read MoreBrightening and Improvement of Facial Skin Quality in Healthy Female Subjects With Moderate Hyperpigmentation or Dark Spots and Moderate Facial Aging
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1310 | Copyright © December 2018
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ISDINCEUTICS Melaclear® serum (Barcelona, Spain) on skin brightness, skin quality, and signs of facial aging. DESIGN: This was a single-center, obse...
Read MoreTazarotene Revisited: Safety and Efficacy in Plaque Psoriasis and Its Emerging Role in Treatment Strategy
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1280 | Copyright © December 2018
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that varies widely in its clinical expression. Treatment options focus on relieving symptoms, reducing inflammation, induration, and scaling...
Read MoreIntralesional 5-Fluorouracil in the Treatment of Lower Leg Squamous Cell Carcinoma
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11 | Features | 1241 | Copyright © November 2018
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.1,2 There are ...
Read MoreA Double-Blind Randomized Pilot Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Topical MEP in the Facial Appearance Improvement of Estrogen Deficient Females
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1186 | Copyright © November 2018
Facial skin aging is accelerated in postmenopausal females due to decreased collagen, reduced hydration, and loss of skin elasticity constituting the characteristics of estrogen deficient skin (EDS). ...
Read More