Found 581 articles for: "collagen"
"Deep Heating” Noninvasive Skin Tightening Devices: Review of Effectiveness and Patient Satisfaction
December 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1262 | Copyright © December 2017
Non-surgical aesthetic devices intended for treatment of lax and loose skin have gained popularity due to their ability to non-invasively improve patient’s aesthetic condition and its low side ef...
Read MoreUpregulation of Extracellular Matrix Genes Corroborates Clinical Efcacy of Human Fibroblast-Derived Growth Factors in Skin Rejuvenation
December 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1190 | Copyright © December 2017
Skin care products may use various active ingredients to support skin rejuvenation including growth factors and other molecules that help to regenerate extracellular matrix (ECM) and promote skin r...
Read MoreA Novel Multi-Targeting Approach to Treating Hair Loss, Using Standardized Nutraceuticals
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 141 | Copyright © November 2017
Hair loss is a complicated problem that causes significant concern for those who are affected. Patients seeking medic...
Read MoreVancomycin Infiltrate-Induced Dermatitis Mimicking Bullous Cellulitis
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1160 | Copyright © November 2017
Extravasation of medications can manifest as tenderness, pain, tissue necrosis, and thrombophlebitis and lead to infection and severe long-term complications. Risk factors for leakage of medication...
Read MoreNovel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1140 | Copyright © November 2017
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a variant of lichen planus that affects the scalp causing scarring Read More
Lasers, Light, and the Treatment of Acne: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1095 | Copyright © November 2017
Introduction: Acne vulgaris is common dermatologic condition with an estimated prevalence of 70 to 87%. Acne has been shown to have a significant impact on patient quality of life and mental health, e...
Read MoreIn-Vivo Histological Analysis of a Fractional CO2 Laser System Intended for Treatment of Soft Tissue
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1085 | Copyright © November 2017
BACKGROUND: Fractional ablative lasers have been shown to be safe and effective for improving wrinkles, scars, skin texture, and dyspigmentation. However, the exact effects of this technology in vi...
Read MoreTreatment of Photoaging With a Dual-Wavelength, 532 nm and 1,064 nm Picosecond-Domain Laser Producing a Fractionated Treatment Beam Using a Holographic Optic
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1077 | Copyright © November 2017
BACKGROUND: A dual-wavelength, picosecond-domain, fractionated laser delivering 1,064nm and 532nm laser energy through a holographic optic was investigated for safety and effectiveness at improving...
Read MoreThe Alexiades Filler Lift Method
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Editorials | 1072 | Copyright © November 2017
Granuloma Annulare Secondary to Vemurafenib Therapy for Lung Adenocarcinoma
October 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1050 | Copyright © October 2017
Numerous cutaneous manifestations have been associated with use of BRAF inhibitors, including two previously reported cases of granuloma annulare (GA) eruptions associated with vemurafenib therapy. Bo...
Read MoreSerpiginous Purpuric Eruption of the Leg
October 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1036 | Copyright © October 2017
A previously healthy 68-year-old male presented with a rash on his right lower leg. The lesions had spread along the leg since onset 9 days prior, and the patient reported localized soreness and pruri...
Read MoreLifting the Lower Face With an Absorbable Polydioxanone (PDO) Thread
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 932 | Copyright © September 2017
Traditional rejuvenation techniques include chemical peels, rhytidectomy of the skin, laser resurfacing, injection of dermal fillers and neurotoxins, and invasive surgical procedures. Patients with br...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Keloid With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser and Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery of Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment in an African-American Man
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 925 | Copyright © September 2017
Keloids are fibrous growths that occur as a result of abnormal response to dermal injury. Keloids are cosmetically disfiguring and may impair function, often resulting in decreased patient quality-of-...
Read MoreDiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin Tightening of the Upper Arms and Abdomen
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 900 | Copyright © September 2017
BACKGROUND: The collagen-stimulating properties of Radiesse® (calcium hydroxylapatite, CaHA) can be used for skin-tightening procedures by hyper-diluting the product with lidocaine or saline. OBJECT...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Multi-Modal Facial Serum That Addresses Hyaluronic Acid Levels in Skin
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 884 | Copyright © September 2017
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA), the major glycosaminoglycan present in the human skin, is a key contributor to water retention and mechanical support in skin. The level, size, and functionality of c...
Read MoreFirst Consensus on Primary Prevention and Early Intervention in Aesthetic Medicine
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 846 | Copyright © September 2017
BACKGROUND: Facial aging is a complex interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic factors leading to progressive changes in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone. Clinical experience suggests that early ae...
Read MoreA Comparative Study to Evaluate Epidermal Barrier Integrity of Psoriasis Patients Treated With Calcipotriene/Betamethasone Topical Suspension Versus Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Lotion
August 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 747 | Copyright © August 2017
BACKGROUND: Topical corticosteroids are known to impair the epidermal barrier, even after short-term use, whereas topical vitamin D analogues can have a reparative effect. Combination products usin...
Read MoreRandomized, Split-Face/Décolleté Comparative Trial of Procedure Enhancement System for Fractional non-Ablative Laser Resurfacing Treatment
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 707 | Copyright © July 2017
INTRODUCTION: A topical proprietary procedural enhancement system (PES) containing a combination of active ingredients including a tripeptide and hexapeptide (TriHex Technology™, Alastin Procedur...
Read MoreThe Role of a Natural Mollusk Egg-Derived Ingredient in Facial Appearance
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 678 | Copyright © July 2017
New cosmeceutical ingredients that improve skin appearance are of interest to the dermatologist. Cryptomphalus aspersa is a snail raised on farms in Spain for its mucinous secretions and eggs. Thes...
Read MoreExpert Consensus on Absorbable Advanced Suspension Technology for Facial Tissue Repositioning and Volume Enhancement
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 661 | Copyright © July 2017
BACKGROUND: Signs of facial aging include wrinkles, loss of subcutaneous volume, decreased tone, texture, and sagging of the skin. The objective of this review is to determine whether facial suspen...
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