Found 577 articles for: "collagen"
The Use of a Fractional Ablative Micro-Plasma Radiofrequency Device in Treatment of Striae
November 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1205 | Copyright © November 2015
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a fractional ablative micro-plasma radiofrequency (RF) device in the reduction of the appearance of abdominal striae.
METHODS: Five female patients (age ran...
Read MoreRandomized, Double-Blind, Split-Face Study Evaluating Fractional Ablative Erbium:YAG Laser-Mediated Trans-Epidermal Delivery of Cosmetic Actives and a Novel Acoustic Pressure Wave Ultrasound Technology for the Treatment of Skin Aging, Melasma, and Acne Scars
November 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1191 | Copyright © November 2015
BACKGROUND: Fractional laser resurfacing enhances trans-epidermal delivery (TED), however laser penetration depths >250- μm fail to substantively increase drug delivery.
AIM: Evaluate the s...
Read MoreTopical Human Epidermal Growth Factor in the Treatment of Senile Purpura and the Prevention of Dermatoporosis
October 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1147 | Copyright © October 2015
BACKGROUND: Senile purpura presents itself as a largely unexplored challenge as it has been long thought of as a benign condition without long-term health sequelae. It is becoming increasingly accepte...
Read MoreThe Power of Combination Topical Therapy for Psoriasis
October 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1113 | Copyright © October 2015
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease where the use of topical corticosteroids is a mainstream treatment. However, the continuous use of high potency topical corticosteroids is limited by a...
Read MoreThe Safety and Efficacy of a Sustainable Marine Extract for the Treatment of Thinning Hair: A Summary of New Clinical Research and Results from a Panel Discussion on the Problem of Thinning Hair and Current Treatments
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Supplement Individual Articles | 15 | Copyright © September 2015
Alopecia and thinning hair are highly prevalent conditions affecting a large proportion of men and women. Diffused hair loss is often more difficult to diagnose in women, mostly due to over-reliance o...
Read MoreLaser and Light-Based Aesthetics in Men
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1061 | Copyright © September 2015
Men represent an important evolving segment of the cosmetic market. With the growing acceptability of cosmetic procedures along with societal and workplace pressure to maintain youthfulness, men incre...
Read MoreMale Body Contouring
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1052 | Copyright © September 2015
Men are increasingly turning to dermatologists and plastic surgeons to request procedures that correct or enhance physical features. With the advent of this emerging new patient population, alteration...
Read MoreInjectable Cosmetic Procedures for the Male Patient
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1043 | Copyright © September 2015
More than ever, male patients are seeking cosmetic procedures for a variety of reasons including but not limited to: a less aged appearance, social, or work related issues. Injectable neurotoxins and ...
Read MoreMale Aesthetics: A Review of Facial Anatomy and Pertinent Clinical Implications
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1029 | Copyright © September 2015
Aesthetics continues to be a rapidly growing field within dermatology. In 2014, Americans spent 5 billion dollars on an estimated 9 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Between 1997 and 201...
Read MoreImprovement in Atrophic Acne Scars Using Topical Synthetic Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Serum: A Pilot Study
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1005 | Copyright © September 2015
BACKGROUND: Atrophic acne scars are a common and psychologically devastating sequela of acne vulgaris that are refractory to the vast majority of topical treatments.
OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the e...
Read MoreAssessment of a Comprehensive Anti-Aging Neck Cream
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 997 | Copyright © September 2015
INTRODUCTION: With many effective anti-aging solutions for the face, consumer focus is now turning to other parts of the body including the delicate skin on the neck. This study investigates the effec...
Read MoreEffect of Carbon Dioxide Facial Therapy on Skin Oxygenation
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 976 | Copyright © September 2015
BACKGROUND: Recently popularized in the field of cosmetic dermatology, subcutaneous carbon dioxide (CO2) injections have been shown to improve the skin’s appearance by augmenting oxygen delivery...
Read MoreCalcium Hydroxylapatite for Augmentation of Face and Hands: A Retrospective Analysis in Italian Subjects
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 948 | Copyright © September 2015
To assess the use and safety of calcium hydroxylapatite for volume restoration of the face and hands in clinical practice, subjects from four Italian aesthetic clinics who had received calcium hydroxy...
Read MorePemphigoid Gestationis: A Case Report and Review of Management
August 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 8 | Case Reports | 904 | Copyright © August 2015
BACKGROUND: Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare pruritic autoimmune dermatosis associated with several adverse fetal outcomes. An appropriate pharmacotherapy regimen reduces these risks while also p...
Read MoreTotal Defense + Repair: A Novel Concept in Solar Protection and Skin Rejuvenation
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Supplement Individual Articles | 3 | Copyright © July 2015
For more than a century, solar radiation has been known to contribute significantly to the extrinsic aging of skin. Until recently, this was almost exclusively attributed to the photodamage caused by ...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Idiopathic Onychodystrophy With 300 Microsecond 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 750 | Copyright © July 2015
Onychodystrophy is the temporary or permanent change in the nail structures. It can be secondary to an inflammatory condition or infectious disease, however many cases of onychodystrophy are idiopathi...
Read MoreSystematic Approach to Wound Dressings
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 740 | Copyright © July 2015
Chronic wounds are a major source of morbidity and mortality within the United States. Wound dressings remain a cornerstone of dermatologic therapy. Selection of the proper wound dressing proves diffi...
Read MoreCryo-Induced Thermal Wounds: A Human Acute Wound Model
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 734 | Copyright © July 2015
INTRODUCTION: Clinical models are invaluable in studying wound healing. Challenges in studying human wounds include heterogeneity of patients and wounds, as well as prolonged study time, resulting in ...
Read MoreN-acetylcysteine S-nitrosothiol Nanoparticles Prevent Wound Expansion and Accelerate Wound Closure in a Murine Burn Model
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 726 | Copyright © July 2015
BACKGROUND: The treatment of cutaneous wounds in the clinical setting continues to be a clinical challenge and economic burden, with burn wounds being especially formidable. Direct mechanical injury c...
Read MoreIdentifying an Education Gap in Wound Care Training in United States Dermatology
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 716 | Copyright © July 2015
IMPORTANCE: As restoration of the integument is paramount to wound healing, dermatologists should be central to managing wounds; yet this is often not the case. If a training gap exists during residen...
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