Found 299 articles for: "photodamage"
Safe and Efficacious Use of a Topical Retinoid Under Occlusion for the Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides
December 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1479 | Copyright © December 2014
Should Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Be Diluted?
December 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1437 | Copyright © December 2014
Successful Use of 1064 Nm Nd:YAG in Conjunction With 2790 Nm YSGG Ablative Laser for Traumatic Scarring
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 80 | Copyright © January 2014
Patients with traumatic scarring often seek both aesthetic and functional improvement and can be a challenge to treat; however, advances in laser and light technologies have helped to treat many of th...
Read MoreA Novel, Volumizing Cosmetic Formulation Significantly Improves the Appearance of Target Glabellar Lines, Nasolabial Folds, and Crow's Feet in a Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2014
Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by many factors including constant exposure to external elements, such as UV rays, as well as the dynamic nature of facial expression. Many cosmetic products and p...
Read MoreThe Phototoxic and Photoallergy Potential of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/ Tretinoin 0.025% Gel for Facial Acne: Results of Two Single-Center, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Phase 1 Studies in Healthy Volunteers
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 16 | Copyright © January 2014
BACKGROUND: A fixed-dose combination of clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025% gel (VELTIN® (clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin) 1.2%/0.025% Gel [VELTIN]) (clindamycin/tretinoin gel) is cur...
Read MoreAn Evaluation of the Benefits of a Topical Treatment in the Improvement of Photodamaged Hands With Age Spots, Freckles, and/or Discolorations
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1468 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Photoaging of the hands is common due to frequent exposure to environmental factors.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a topically applied cream formulated with an alpha-hydrox...
Read MoreGenerational Dermatology: Model for Prevention and Multi Decade Approach Toward the Evolving, Aging Patient
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1396 | Copyright © December 2013
The proposed terminology Generational Dermatology encompasses prevention and involves medical, cosmetic, surgical and oncologic strategies over the decades to optimize skin performance throughout the...
Read MoreAesthetic Applications of Calcium Hydroxylapatite Volumizing Filler: An Evidence-Based Review and Discussion of Current Concepts: (Part 1 of 2)
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1345 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxylapatite filler (CaHA; Radiesse) is a synthetic, non-animal derived product composed of minerals that occur naturally in bone and teeth. Following its development in the US...
Read MoreImiquimod 2.5% and 3.75% for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: Two Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Studies
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1278 | Copyright © November 2013
BACKGROUND: Imiquimod 3.75% and 2.5% creams were studied for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) of the full face or balding scalp, to determine comparable efficacy and tolerability to imiquimod ...
Read MoreA Novel Anti-Inflammatory in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: The Pseudopterosins
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1177 | Copyright © October 2013
The pseudopterosins derived from the marine gorgonian octocoral, P. elisabethae are novel biologically active compounds increasingly recognized for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound healin...
Read MoreNutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1104 | Copyright © October 2013
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Nutrition has long been associated with skin health, beauty, integrity and aging through multiple pathways and cofactors implicated in skin biology. The onset and clinical course of...
Read MoreThe Use of Photodynamic Therapy as Chemoprevention for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses and Reduction in the Number of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Editorials | 1085 | Copyright © October 2013
Surgical Corner. Evaluation of the Wound Healing Response After Deep Dermal Heating by Fractional Micro-needle Radiofrequency Device: Animal Study
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1044 | Copyright © September 2013
BACKGROUND: Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedles (FRM) are minimally invasive devices that use inserting bipolar radiofrequency for deep dermal heating, has been introduced. We investigated the tiss...
Read MoreAtopic Dermatitis, and the Role for a Ceramide-Dominant, Physiologic Lipid-Based Barrier Repair Emulsion
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1024 | Copyright © September 2013
Over the last half century, and especially over the last 15 years, understanding of the structure and function of the stratum corneum has evolved tremendously. Once conceptualized as an inactive film ...
Read MoreTopical Application of Preparations Containing DNA Repair Enzymes Prevents Ultraviolet-Induced Telomere Shortening and c-FOS Proto-Oncogene Hyperexpression in Human Skin: An Experimental Pilot Study
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1017 | Copyright © September 2013
The exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is one of the most important risk factors for skin aging and increases the risk of malignant transformation. Telomere shortening and an altered expression o...
Read MoreCurrent Methods for Photodynamic Therapy in the US: Comparison of MAL/PDT and ALA/PDT
August 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 925 | Copyright © August 2013
There is some debate regarding the rate of progression of actinic keratosis (AK) into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).1-4 However, it is clear that treatment for AK lesions is warranted. Results from nu...
Read MoreTreatment of Acne Scars With Hyaluronic Acid: An Improved Approach
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 121 | Copyright © July 2013
BACKGROUND: Acne scarring is a prevalent and challenging cosmetic issue, which is often addressed by multiple modalities. A low-viscosity non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) dermal filler, i...
Read MoreTreating Seborrheic Dermatitis: Review of Mechanisms and Therapeutic Options
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 796 | Copyright © July 2013
Seborrheic dermatitis is one of those conditions that dermatologists and patients alike tend to find a routine for, and in many cases those routines are hard to break. And, unlike the new treatment pa...
Read MoreThe Active Natural Anti-Oxidant Properties of Chamomile, Milk Thistle, and Halophilic Bacterial Components in Human Skin In Vitro
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 780 | Copyright © July 2013
The number of skin cancers continues to rise, accounting for approximately 40% of all cancers reported in the United States and approximately 9,500 deaths per year. Studies have shown reactive oxygen ...
Read MoreReduction of Facial Redness With Resveratrol Added to Topical Product Containing Green Tea Polyphenols and Caffeine
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 770 | Copyright © July 2013
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Many topical formulations include antioxidants to improve the antioxidant capability of the skin. This study evaluated the ability of a unique combination of antioxidants includi...
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