Found 577 articles for: "collagen"
Enfuvirtide and Cutaneous Injection-Site Reactions
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 35 | Copyright © October 2012
Enfuvirtide belongs to a newer class of antiretroviral (ARV) agents called fusion inhibitors for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Enfuvirtide blocks attachment, ...
Read MorePipeline Previews
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Features | 1249 | Copyright © October 2012
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatologic community. This department may include additional information from the...
Read MoreResident Rounds. Part III: Extramedullary Plasmacytomas Presenting as Asymptomatic Nodules on the Buttocks and Thighs
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Features | 1244 | Copyright © October 2012
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Radiation Dermatitis: Current Perspectives and Future DirectionsSeptember 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1127 | Copyright © September 2012
Microdermabrasion: Molecular Mechanisms Unraveled, Part 2
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 10 | Copyright © September 2012
Microdermabrasion (MDA) remains a common in-office procedure for many dermatologic practices. The procedure offers minimal downtime with a low incidence of side effects, making it a relatively desirab...
Read MoreMicrodermabrasion: Molecular Mechanisms Unraveled, Part 1
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 5 | Copyright © September 2012
Microdermabrasion (MDA) remains a common in-office procedure for many dermatologic practices.The procedure offers minimal downtime with a low incidence of side effects, making it a relatively desirab...
Read MoreFiller Injections With the Blunt-Tip Microcannula
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1098 | Copyright © September 2012
Background:Microcannulas with blunt tips for filler injections have recently been developed for use with dermal fillers. Their utility, ease of use, cosmetic outcomes, perceived pain, and satis...
Read MoreAn International Perspective on Fillers in Dermatology—From an American Perspective
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1089 | Copyright © September 2012
This manuscript is intended to give one an international perspective on the use of fillers around the world—what makes some of them special and what is the need and what is the purpose of having...
Read MoreSix Steps to the “Perfect” Lip
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1081 | Copyright © September 2012
Full lips have always been associated with youth and beauty. Because of this, lip enhancement is one of the most frequently requested procedures in a cosmetic practice. For novice injectors, we recom...
Read MoreThe Basic Science of Dermal Fillers: Past and Present Part II: Adverse Effects
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1069 | Copyright © September 2012
The ideal dermal filler should offer long-lasting aesthetic improvement with a minimal side-effect profile. It should be biocompatible and stable within the injection site, with the risk of only trans...
Read MoreThe Basic Science of Dermal Fillers: Past and Present Part I: Background and Mechanisms of Action
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1059 | Copyright © September 2012
Dermal fillers have provided a safe and effective means for aesthetic soft tissue augmentation, and have experienced a dramatic increase in popularity during the past 10 years. Much focus has been pla...
Read MoreSafety of Dermal Fillers
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1053 | Copyright © September 2012
Facial wrinkles are the most visible morphological change of the aging process. Therefore, several rejuvenation methods have been developed to cure these unloved signs of the times, such as botulinum ...
Read MoreThe “Skinny”on Sculptra: A Practical Primer to Volumization With Poly-L-Lactic Acid
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1046 | Copyright © September 2012
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biostimulatory agent that can correct bony and soft tissue facial deficiencies by producing gradual volume restoration. Proper patient selection and clear expectations a...
Read MoreHistologic Improvement in Photodamage After 12 Months of Treatment With Tretinoin Emollient Cream (0.02%)
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1036 | Copyright © September 2012
Background and Objective: Topical retinoids, such as tretinoin, have been established as the gold standard for the treatment of photodamaged skin. This was a single-center, open-label, single-...
Read MoreFive-Year Retrospective Review of Safety, Injected Volumes, and Longevity of the Hyaluronic Acid Belotero Basic for Facial Treatments in 317 Patients
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1032 | Copyright © September 2012
Background: Hyaluronic acids (HA) fillers abound in the European community, many with different names in different countries. One such HA is Belotero Basic, recently approved by the FDA in the ...
Read MoreMessage from the Guest Editor
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Editorials | 1030 | Copyright © September 2012
A Case of Perforating Dermatosis in a Patient With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
July 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 7 | Features | 881 | Copyright © July 2012
Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Defects With Bovine-Derived Collagen/Elastin Matrix: A Series of Challenging Cases and the First Reported Post-Burn Facial Reconstruction
July 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 866 | Copyright © July 2012
Reconstruction of full-thickness defects may benefit from integration of dermal substitutes, which serve as a foundation for split-thickness skin grafts, thus enhancing short and long-term results. W...
Read MoreOptimal Management of Papulopustular Rosacea:Rationale for Combination Therapy
July 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 838 | Copyright © July 2012
The pathophysiology of papulopustular rosacea (PPR) is primarily characterized by inflammation associated with several f...
Read MoreModulation of Cytokine and Nitric Oxide Production by Keratinocytes, Epithelial Cells, and Mononuclear Phagocytes in a Co-Culture Model of Inflammatory Acne
July 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 834 | Copyright © July 2012
Introduction: Ultraviolet B (UVB, 290 nm to 320 nm) has been reported to modulate the cytokine-mediated inflammatory process in various inflammatory skin conditions, including production of TN...
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