Found 577 articles for: "collagen"
Improving Body Skin Quality: Evidence-Based Development of Topical Treatment and Survey of Current Options
June 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 653 | Copyright © June 2022
The growing interest in improving the quality of body (as distinct from facial) skin may be in part attributable to the expanding use of noninvasive body contouring procedures. In this review, we desc...
Read MoreThe Use of Bakuchiol in Dermatology: A Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence
June 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 624 | Copyright © June 2022
The plant Psoralea corylfolia contains compounds such as psoralens that are useful for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo, and the plant is used in Chinese and Indian traditional medicin...
Read MoreA Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction of Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for Chest Rejuvenation
June 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 645 | Copyright © June 2022
Background: There is increasing interest in non-invasive options for chest rejuvenation with minimal to no downtime. Topical retinoids have long been used to correct photoaging due to...
Read MoreCalcium Hydroxyapatite Filler With Integral Lidocaine CaHA (+) for Soft Tissue Augmentation: Results from an Open-Label Multicenter Clinical Study
May 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 481 | Copyright © May 2022
Background: Soft tissue augmentation with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is a versatile technique for line filling, skin tightening, lifting, contouring, and volumizing. The present s...
Read MoreEvaluation of an SPF50 Sunscreen Containing Photolyase and Antioxidants for its Anti-Photoaging Properties and Photoprotection
May 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 517 | Copyright © May 2022
Background: Background: Skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causes DNA damage, which can lead to mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, cellular death, and photoaging. Signs of photoag...
Read MoreImprovement of Unilateral Breast Hypoplasia With Oral Spironolactone in a Patient With Becker Nevus Syndrome
April 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 4 | Case Reports | 425 | Copyright © April 2022
Becker nevus (BN) is a benign cutaneous smooth muscle hamartoma that presents with a hyperpigmented patch or plaque with or without hypertrichosis.1 BN may be associated with ipsilateral br...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light With Radiofrequency in United States Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients
April 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 4 | Features | 430 | Copyright © April 2022
Copy: The combination of intense pulsed light and radiofrequency has been described in German populations to be a noninvasive therapy option for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa...
Read MoreA Prospective, Multicenter Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Poly-L-Lactic Acid for the Treatment of Contour Deformities of the Buttock Regions
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 295 | Copyright © March 2022
Background: There is a significant emphasis on minimally invasive whole-body rejuvenation throughout the world. Recently, gluteal aesthetics have become an increasingly common patient...
Read MoreGetting to the Core of Contemporary Therapies for Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 276 | Copyright © March 2022
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a typical complication of inflammatory dermatoses that more frequently and severely affects people with darker skin. External insults to the skin, such as ...
Read MorePlatelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Scarring Alopecia Due to Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 309 | Copyright © March 2022
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient’s blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma. Originally indicated to improve connectiv...
Read MoreA Systematic Review: Application of Rice Products for Hair Growth
February 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 177 | Copyright © February 2022
Background: Rice bran extracts (RB) derived from Oryza sativa are part of cultural skin and hair care practices in Asia. Given the knowledge gap regarding clinical efficacy, ...
Read MoreNonresponse and Progression of Diffuse Keloids to Dupilumab Therapy
February 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 197 | Copyright © February 2022
Th2 cytokines, including IL-4 and IL-13, have been shown to increase TGFβ, promoting fibrosis. A recent study showed keloid improvement in one patient after administration of Dupilumab, an IL-4 r...
Read MoreExpert Recommendations on the Use of Injectable Poly-L-lactic Acid for Contour Deficiencies of the Buttocks
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 21 | Copyright © January 2022
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable biodegradable biostimulator that promotes collagen production and is approved for use in aesthetic facial augmentation. PLLA is well tolerated with minimal d...
Read MoreImprovement of Facial Skin Laxity by a Combined Technique With Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers: A Clinical and Ultrasonography Analysis
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Features | 102 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Facial aging involves skeletal changes, loss of volume in the fat compartment, and skin component changes. The current objective of cosmetic facial filling is to reestabli...
Read MoreConsumer Perspectives on and Utilization of Medical Cannabis to Treat Dermatologic Conditions
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 31 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Access to medical cannabis products (MCPs) has rapidly increased though literature on consumer behaviors and attitudes with regards to dermatologic use is limited.
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Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of a Double-Conjugated Retinoid and Alpha Hydroxy Acid Cream in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Blemish-Prone Skin
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 54 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Topical retinoids influence the rate of cellular turnover and improve skin clarity and photoaged skin. Consequent cutaneous irritation reduces adherence resulting in subop...
Read MoreThe Lip Flip for Beautification and Rejuvenation of the Lips
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 71 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: The lower third of the face, especially the lips, offer a pivotal contribution to the overall facial appearance. Hyaluronic acid fillers are widely used for lower face sup...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment and Reduction of Wrinkles: A Prospective Study
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 43 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Fractional radiofrequency (FRF) technology has been shown in clinical studies to improve skin laxity, and to treat various skin conditions related to aging and alternate c...
Read MoreClinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Cosmeceuticals Targeting the Dermal-Epidermal Junction
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1314 | Copyright © December 2021
Objective: The dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), composed of rare proteins, plays a significant role in facial skin aging. A newly enhanced multi-ingredient anti-aging facial moisturiz...
Read MoreEvaluation of Picosecond 755-nm Alexandrite Laser With a Diffractive Lens Array on Pore Size Reduction
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1302 | Copyright © December 2021
Objectives: Medications, lasers and light therapy have all been shown to transiently minimize pore size. Current research of the 755-nm Alexandrite picosecond laser (Cynosure, MA) on ...
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