Found 577 articles for: "collagen"
Split-Face Study of Topical 23.8% L-Ascorbic Acid Serum in Treating Photo-Aged Skin
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 51 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: L−ascorbic acid has been widely used to treat photo-aged skin. However, its aqueous formula is ...
Read MoreApplication of a Topical Biomimetic Electrical Signaling Technology to Photo-Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Galvanic Zinc-Copper Complex
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 30 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: The first signs of facial skin photo-aging often occur in the skin of the periorbital area and include sagging, loss of firmness and definition, and sallowness. Epidermal wounds hav...
Read MoreTwo Randomized, Controlled, Comparative Studies of the Stratum Corneum Integrity Benefits of Two Cosmetic Niacinamide ⁄ Glycerin Body Moisturizers vs. Conventional Body Moisturizers
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 22 | Copyright © January 2012
Background and Objective: Despite numerous body moisturizers being available, cosmetic xerosis continues to be a leading skin problem for consumers. We performed two 35-day studies to evaluate ...
Read MorePIPELINE PREVIEWS
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Features | 1478 | Copyright © December 2011
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 informatio...
Read MoreEvaluation of a Prescription Strength 4% Hydroquinone/10% L-Ascorbic Acid Treatment System for Normal to Oily Skin
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1455 | Copyright © December 2011
Introduction: A 4% hydroquinone/10% L-ascorbic acid treatment system aims to treat early signs of photodamage in normal to oily skin and help prevent further photodamage. The system a...
Read MoreTreatment of Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Hand Dermatitis With Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% EF Foam: Results From an Open-Label Study
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1398 | Copyright © December 2011
Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of clobetasol propionate 0.05% emulsion formulation (EF) foam in sub...
Read MoreSafety of Tumescent and Laser-Assisted Liposuction: Review of the Literature
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1363 | Copyright © December 2011
Background: Tumescent liposuction (TL) allows the removal of large volumes of fat with minimal blood loss or postoperative morbidity, excellent cosmesis, and a remarkable safety profi...
Read MoreA Multiplexed 1,440 and 1,320 nm Laser for Treatment of Chronic Photodamage
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1266 | Copyright © November 2011
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to quantify the safety and effectiveness of a multiplexed 1,440 and 1,320 nm fractionated laser for the treatment of chronic photodamage...
Read MoreIntense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation: A Histological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1246 | Copyright © November 2011
Background: The use of intense pulsed light (IPL) for facial rejuvenation had been the topic of many studies. Ho...
Read MoreCD70 and Th17 Are Involved in Human Contact Sensitivity
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1192 | Copyright © October 2011
CD70 (CD27L) has been shown to be preferentially expressed on Th1, but not Th2, CD4+ lymphocytes in murine contact sensitivity. The CD70-CD27 co-stimulatory pathway as well as the Th17 subset of lymph...
Read MoreA Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Novel Nutritional Supplement Product to Promote Healthy Skin
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1106 | Copyright © October 2011
Background: Despite an abundance of nutritional supplements, very few well-controlled trials have asse...
Read MoreTreatment of Vitiligo With a Melanocyte-Keratinocyte Cell Suspension Versus Dermabrasion Only: A Pilot Study With a 12-Month Follow Up
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1032 | Copyright © September 2011
Background: Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure that has been used for repigmentation; however, auto...
Read MoreManagement of Impending Necrosis Associated With Soft Tissue Filler Injections
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 1007 | Copyright © September 2011
Background: As the number of soft tissue filler injections increases, the number of adverse events associated with injection may ri...
Read MoreThe Evolution of Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid From the Correction of HIV-Related Facial Lipoatrophy to Aging-Related Facial Contour Deficiencies
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1001 | Copyright © September 2011
Loss of facial volume due to skeletal resorption and facial fat redistribution is considered a primary cause for increased skin folding and sagging associated with aging. The objective of this review ...
Read MoreEfficacy of Cream-Based Novel Formulations of Hyaluronic Acid of Different Molecular Weights in Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 990 | Copyright © September 2011
Background: Due to its strong water-binding potential, hyaluronic acid (HA) is a well-known active ing...
Read MoreRheological Evaluation of the Physical Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 974 | Copyright © September 2011
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) gels are commonly injected into the skin to lift rhytides and to improve facial ...
Read MoreCommentary: Doxycycline vs. Minocycline for the Management of Acne
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Editorials | 966 | Copyright © September 2011
Doxycycline vs. Minocycline for the Management of Acne
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Editorials | 965 | Copyright © September 2011
Commentary: Rheological Evaluation of the Physical Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Editorials | 964 | Copyright © September 2011
The New Face of Fillers: Why Evidence and Experience Both Count
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Editorials | 964 | Copyright © September 2011