Found 577 articles for: "collagen"
Cell-Free Blood Cell Secretome (BCS) Counteracts Skin Aging and Restores Firmness and Elasticity
June 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 682 | Copyright © June 2021
Background: Blood Cell Secretome, BCS (also Autologous Conditioned Serum, ACS) is efficacious in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It contains inflammation resolving cytokines, ...
Read MoreBovine Colostrum, Telomeres, and Skin Aging
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 538 | Copyright © May 2021
Background: Applied topically, growth factors, cytokines, and other components in bovine colostrum are known to affect collagen biosynthesis, thus offering promise as a therapeutic mo...
Read MoreAnatomical Definition of the Target Structures of a Jet-Based Tissue Penetration
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Features | 571 | Copyright © May 2021
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Poly-L-Lactic acid for Treatment of Cellulite in the Lower Extremities
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 529 | Copyright © May 2021
Background: Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable volumizer with biostimulatory properties used for volumetric structural rejuvenation in patients with facial fat volume loss but...
Read MoreProspective Clinical Trial Evaluating the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Chest Rejuvenation
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 534 | Copyright © May 2021
Background: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is indicated for correcting moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds. Hyperdilute CaHA is increasingly being used for stimulating neocol...
Read MoreCarboxytherapy Mask as Post Nanofractional Radiofrequency Treatment for Improvement of Facial Skin Quality and Photoaging
April 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 461 | Copyright © April 2021
Background: Skin rejuvenation can be achieved with minimally invasive treatments using energy-based devices that feature reduced side effects and downtime. Post-treatment care is key ...
Read MoreA Systematic Review on the Treatment of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
April 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 467 | Copyright © April 2021
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign skin condition that is primarily reported in skin of color patients. While prevalent, treatment options are limited and the benign course of DPNs may cause ...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Flexible Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Lip and Perioral Enhancement
April 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 402 | Copyright © April 2021
Background: Since lips have a significant role in facial aesthetic perception, lip augmentation is an increasingly popular aest...
Read MoreNovel Facial Treatment Regimen Improves Aging Skin Appearance
March 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 274 | Copyright © March 2021
Background: Skin care regimens with multiple active ingredients offer a multimodal approach to anti-aging treatments.
Objective: The objective of this research ...
Read MoreInflammaging in Dermatology: A New Frontier for Research
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 144 | Copyright © February 2021
As humans age, our ability to manage certain types of inflammation is reduced. As a result, we experience chronic, low-grade inflammation, which has been termed “inflammaging”. This type o...
Read MoreIntralesional 5-Fluorouracil for Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Systematic Review
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 192 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Surgical excision is the paradigm treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), however intralesional fluorouracil (IL 5-FU) is an efficacious alternative and supe...
Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of a Novel Topical Treatment for Neck: A Randomized, Double-blind, Regimen-Controlled Study
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 184 | Copyright © February 2021
The neck plays a telling role as an age indicator. Due to its anatomy and function, neck skin ages differently than facial skin and special considerations need to be taken when providing treatment. A ...
Read MoreDifferences in Depression and Distress Between Acne Patients on Isotretinoin vs Oral Antibiotics
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 172 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Little is known regarding differential effects of systemic anti-acne treatments on mental health.
Objective: To determine whether differences exist ...
Read MoreNew Protocol for Long-Term Results With a Multi-Pulse Nd:YAG Laser for Melasma Treatment: A Descriptive Cohort Study
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 150 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Melasma is a photoaging condition with a typical clinical and histological pattern under a genetic and epigenetic context. Over the years, many treatments modalities have ...
Read MoreIntense Pulsed Light: A Methodical Approach to Understanding Clinical Endpoints
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 203 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-coherent polychromatic broadband filtered flashlamp that emits light in the spectrum of approximately 400–1200 nm. Its effects on...
Read MoreAesthetic ONE21 Technique for Injecting IncobotulinumtoxinA into the Forehead: Initial Experience With 86 Patients
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 31 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Treatment of upper facial lines is a common aesthetic practice; however, there is limited information on systematic tailored approaches for the treatment of forehead wrink...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Promoting Hair Growth in Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Postmenopausal Women With Thinning Hair
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 55 | Copyright © January 2021
Hair loss is a complex and multi-factorial problem that is associated with significant psychological morbidity in women....
Read MoreAbsorbable Suspension Sutures: Recommendations for Use in a Multimodal Nonsurgical Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 23 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Absorbable suspension sutures are an effective nonsurgical modality for correction of ptosis and tissue repositioning in the face and neck. The PLLA/PLGA suture is entirel...
Read MoreChart Review Presenting Safety of Injectable PLLA Used With Alternative Reconstitution Volume for Facial Treatments
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 118 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Since the approval of Sculptra Aesthetic, the amount of sterile water used to reconstitute the product has gradually increased in clinical practice. A retrospective chart ...
Read MorePsychosocial Stress and Mechanisms of Skin Health: A Comprehensive Update
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 62 | Copyright © January 2021
Although the relationship between psychosocial stress and skin health is commonly invoked in both the scientific and popular literature, its underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. In thi...
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