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Integrated Cooling-Vacuum-Assisted Non-Fractional 1540-nm Erbium:Glass Laser: A New Modality for the Simultaneous Effective Treatment of Acne Lesions and Scars
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1173 | Copyright © November 2018
INTRODUCTION: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder with a significant impact on patients' quality of life. There is currently no treatment designated to treat acne lesions and scars concurrently. H...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Fractional Radiofrequency Facial Treatment of Skin Type VI Patients
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1169 | Copyright © November 2018
INTRODUCTION: It has been well established that patients with darker skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI) have an increased incidence of thermal induced side effects from laser and radio frequenc...
Read MoreHybrid Fractional Laser: A Multi-Center Trial on the Safety and Efficacy for Photorejuvenation
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1164 | Copyright © November 2018
BACKGROUND: Laser skin resurfacing has continued to evolve over the past two decades. One of the most recent advances included a hybrid fractional laser resurfacing system that can sequentially utiliz...
Read MoreThe Safety of Laser Skin Resurfacing With the Microablative Carbon Dioxide Laser and Review of the Literature
November 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1157 | Copyright © November 2018
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects following laser skin resurfacing with the microablative carbon dioxide (CO2) laser system (SmartXide DOT; DEKA, Calenz...
Read MoreA Case of Bullous Morphea Resistant to Methotrexate and Phototherapy Successfully Treated With Mycophenolate Mofetil
October 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1123 | Copyright © October 2018
Bullous morphea is rare clinical variant of localized scleroderma characterized by the formation of bullae on sclerotic morphea plaques. Severe disease may be highly disabling and greatly impair quali...
Read MoreA Comparative Analysis of Electric and Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices on the Market
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Features | 1010 | Copyright © September 2018
Microneedling was first described in 1995 by Orentreich and Orentreich for the treatment of atrophic scars and wrinkles.1 The local injury induced by dermal penetration of microneedling cau...
Read MoreA Single Site, Open Label Clinical Trial, Evaluating the Duration, Efficacy, and Safety of a Novel Lip Plumper
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 999 | Copyright © September 2018
Introduction: Lip plumpers are topical agents that offer immediate, but temporary, volumization of the lips. While these products are becoming increasingly popular and are available at multiple retail...
Read MoreUsing a New Photo Scale to Compare Product Integration of Different Hyaluronan-Based Fillers After Injection in Human Ex Vivo Skin
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 982 | Copyright © September 2018
Background: The rheological properties of HA products have been investigated thoroughly, and these properties have been used to predict the clinical performance of HA fillers. It has been suggested th...
Read MoreClinical Efficacy of a Novel Two-Part Skincare System on Pollution-Induced Skin Damage
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 975 | Copyright © September 2018
Introduction: Air pollution continues to be a global health concern and recent studies have shown that air pollutants can cause skin damage and skin aging through several pathways that induce oxidativ...
Read MoreAssessing the Potential Role for Topical Melatonin in an Antiaging Skin Regimen
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 966 | Copyright © September 2018
Background: Melatonin is an endogenous hormone commonly associated with regulation of sleep. However, over the last two decades, research has elucidated a range of effects associated with the compound...
Read MoreThe Potential Role of Botulinum Toxin in Improving Superficial Cutaneous Scarring: A Review
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 956 | Copyright © September 2018
Botulinum toxins have been utilized in a number of cosmetic and therapeutic applications. One of the more novel uses of botulinum toxin involves its use to mitigate the effects of superficial cutaneou...
Read MoreA Novel, Optimized Method to Accelerate the Preparation of Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid by Sonication
August 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 894 | Copyright © August 2018
Current consensus for preparing injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) suggests adequate hydration (less than equal to 2-24 hours of reconstitution) of the lyophilized particles before injection, but th...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of a Fixed Combination Halobetasol and Tazarotene Lotion in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: A Pooled Analysis of Two Phase 3 Studies
August 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 855 | Copyright © August 2018
Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the mainstay of psoriasis treatment. Safety concerns may limit use. Combination with tazarotene may optimize efficacy and minimize safety...
Read MoreCombination Ablative Approach to Laser Therapy in Advanced Aging of the Face
July 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 796 | Copyright © July 2018
Background and Objective: Misperceptions have persisted regarding scanning full-field erbium laser that have caused it to be overshadowed by fractional ablative resurfacing. This can lead to sub-optim...
Read MoreStraight-Line Vector Planning for Optimal Results With Silhouette InstaLift in Minimally Invasive Tissue Repositioning for Facial Rejuvenation
July 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 786 | Copyright © July 2018
Background: Absorbable suspension sutures for tissue repositioning represent a minimally invasive approach to facial rejuvenation. With 2015 FDA 510(k) approval of Silhouette InstaLift™ (Sinclair Ph...
Read MoreCombined Hyperthermic 1060nm Diode Laser Lipolysis With Topical Skin Tightening Treatment: Case Series
July 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 780 | Copyright © July 2018
Background: As body contouring procedures have become more popular, post-procedural skin laxity is a concern. Non-invasive body contouring technologies may effectively reduce body fat, but modestly af...
Read MoreSingle-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a Cream Formulation for Improving Facial Wrinkles and Skin Quality
June 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 664 | Copyright © June 2018
INTRODUCTION: Several therapeutic modalities from topicals to chemical peels and energy-based devices are available to improve skin quality and reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the face and neck a...
Read MoreExpert Consensus on Achieving Optimal Outcomes With Absorbable Suspension Suture Technology for Tissue Repositioning and Facial Recontouring
June 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 647 | Copyright © June 2018
A complete approach to facial rejuvenation includes restoration of the skin’s surface, relaxation of muscles that contribute to hyperkinetic movement, revolumization, and repositioning/recontouring ...
Read MoreA Biologically Based Approach to Acne and Rosacea
June 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 611 | Copyright © June 2018
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are increasing in popularity in the field of dermatology. Natural products and holistic approaches are in high demand among patients and research...
Read MoreA Six-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Promoting Hair Growth in Women With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair
May 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 558 | Copyright © May 2018
Hair loss is a complex problem that generates significant concern for those who are affected. Patients seeking medical t...
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