Found 581 articles for: "collagen"
Single-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...
Read MoreDegradation of Hylauronic Acid Fillers Using Hyaluronidase in an In Vivo Model
May 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 548 | Copyright © May 2018
Introduction: Soft tissue fillers manufactured with hyaluronic acid (HA) dominate the filler market around the world and the fact that HA can be dissolved using hyaluronidase contributes to its popula...
Read MoreThe Role of IL-17 in the Human Immune System and Its Blockage as a Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis
May 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 539 | Copyright © May 2018
Interleukin 17 (IL-17) functions as a bridge between the innate and adaptive immunity. In addition to being a crucial defense mechanism against extracellular pathogens, it plays a significant role in ...
Read MoreDynamic Changes of Facial Supporting Cornerstones (Pillars): Considerations in Aesthetic Approach
April 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 466 | Copyright © April 2018
The bony structures of the face provide the framework upon which the soft-tissue envelope rests, such that facial symmetry and proportionality usually depend upon the morphological patterns and anthro...
Read MoreProspective, Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face Evaluation of a Topical Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Post-Procedural Improvement of Skin Quality and Biomechanical Attributes
April 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 442 | Copyright © April 2018
Background: This split-face, controlled study investigated the ability of a topical crosslinked hyaluronic acid formulation (RHA serum) to enhance clinical results from fillers, microneedling, or chem...
Read MoreMulti-Center, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial of an Alpha and Beta Defensin-Containing Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimen With Clinical, Histopathologic, Immunohistochemical, Photographic, and Ultrasound Evaluation
April 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 426 | Copyright © April 2018
Background/Objectives: Anti-aging strategies utilizing stem cells are in the forefront. Alpha and beta defensins are natural immune peptides that have been shown to activate an LGR6-positive stem cell...
Read MoreTopical Agents for Scar Management: Are They Effective?
April 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 421 | Copyright © April 2018
Scar formation is the body’s natural healing response to reestablish dermal integrity following an injury. Excessive scarring, however, can cause significant cosmetic, functional, and psychological ...
Read MoreCollagen Powder in Wound Healing
April 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 403 | Copyright © April 2018
Chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers, are associated with high costs, poor quality of life, and significant morbidity and mortality. A chronic wound dev...
Read MoreInjection Site Necrosis and Ulceration Following Vaccination in an Adult Patient
March 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 364 | Copyright © March 2018
Local adverse reactions to vaccination are typically mild and often quickly resolve. Vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum salts in combination with improper vaccination technique may result in severe lo...
Read MoreAddressing Male Facial Skin Concerns: Clinical Efficacy of a Topical Skincare Treatment Product for Men
March 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 301 | Copyright © March 2018
The growing male skincare market reflects the increased interest of men in addressing facial aging concerns and maintaining a healthy youthful appearance. Because of differences in skin structure and ...
Read MoreIntralesional and Laser-Assisted 5-Fluorouracil in Dermatologic Disease: A Systematic Review
March 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 274 | Copyright © March 2018
INTRODUCTION: 5-fluorouracil has proven to be an effective therapy in the treatment of a variety of dermatologic conditions. Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the topical ...
Read MoreInjectable Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid as a Skin Quality Booster: An Expert Panel Consensus
January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 83 | Copyright © January 2018
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is used extensively in aesthetic medicine thanks to its documented role in skin rejuvenation. The specific applications of HA-based products are not always fully acknowledged due ...
Read MoreTreatment of Décolletage Photoaging With Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency
January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 74 | Copyright © January 2018
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of a novel fractional microneedling radiofrequency device to improve the appearance of rhytides and skin laxity of the d...
Read MoreA Multicenter, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Split-Face Study of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Hyaluronic Acid Gel for the Correction of Nasolabial Folds
January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 66 | Copyright © January 2018
BACKGROUND: Injectable hyaluronic acid is frequently used to correct volume loss in nasolabial folds. OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety and efficacy of a novel hyaluronic acid gel to a non-animal stab...
Read MoreA Guide to Tissue-Engineered Skin Substitutes
January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 57 | Copyright © January 2018
Wounds that exhibit delayed healing have a tremendous impact on health care expenditures and place patients at serious risk for severe complications including death. The healing of a chronic wound ...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of a 1550nm/1927nm Dual Wavelength Laser for the Treatment of Photodamaged Skin
January 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2018
BACKGROUND: Fractional photothermolysis (FP) is a popular treatment option for photodamaged skin and addresses shortcomings of ablative skin resurfacing and nonablative dermal remodeling. Previous ...
Read MoreManagement of Late-Onset, Recurrent Facial Nodular Reaction After Poly-L-Lactic (PLLA) Injections
December 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1297 | Copyright © December 2017
Despite a well-established safety profile for poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), known complications of nodules, papules and granulomas can occur. The author presents a case of late-onset facial nodules af...
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