Found 299 articles for: "photodamage"
40 Years of Topical Tretinoin Use in Review
June 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 638 | Copyright © June 2013
Topical tretinoin has been approved for use in dermatology for 40 years and is currently approved for the treatm...
Read MoreTreatment of Facial Photodamage Using a Novel Retinol Formulation
May 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 533 | Copyright © May 2013
BACKGROUND: Photoaged skin is characterized by a variety of clinical, histologic, and biochemical features.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of a new topical formulation of 1% retinol and t...
Read MoreNontraditional Management of Basal Cell Carcinoma
May 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 525 | Copyright © May 2013
This review discusses nontraditional modalities available for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma along with the existing evidence to support their respective uses in varying clinical situations. By...
Read MoreCosmeceuticals for Recurrence Prevention After Prior Skin Cancer: An Overview
May 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 516 | Copyright © May 2013
INTRODUCTION: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to the World Health Organization, the incidence of both nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers has increased ...
Read MoreThe Therapeutic Effects of a Topical Tretinoin and Corticosteroid Combination for Vitiligo: A Placebo-Controlled, Paired-Comparison, Left-Right Study
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 63 | Copyright © April 2013
BACKGROUND: Topical all-trans-retinoic acid (tretinoin) prevents skin atrophy induced by long-term use of topical corticosteroids, without abrogating their anti-inflammatory effects.
OBJECTIVE: ...
Read MorePipeline Previews
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Features | 494 | Copyright © April 2013
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 MoreWATCH VIDEO ABSTRACT: Protective Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Complex Containing Vitamins C and E and Ferulic Acid Against Ultraviolet Irradiation-Induced Photodamage in Chinese Women
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 464 | Copyright © April 2013
Read MoreVitamin A and Its Derivatives in Experimental Photocarcinogenesis: Preventive Effects and Relevance to Humans
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 458 | Copyright © April 2013
The 1925 classical observation that vitamin A deficiency leads to squamous metaplasia and epithelial keratinization, coupled with the later finding that excess vitamin A inhibits keratinization of chi...
Read MoreThe Effects of Filtrate of the Secretion of the Cryptomphalus aspersa on Photoaged Skin
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 453 | Copyright © April 2013
BACKGROUND: Growth factors (GFs) are chemical messengers that regulate specific cellular activities such as cell proliferation and formation of the extracellular matrix. GFs may be derived from a vari...
Read MoreHydroquinone-Free Multimodal Topical Regimen for Facial Hyperpigmentation
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 42 | Copyright © March 2013
To assess the treatment of hyperpigmentation, a series of 5 case studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a novel hydroquinone-free treatment regimen combining a multimodal ...
Read MoreComparative Study of Hydroquinone-Free and Hydroquinone-Based Hyperpigmentation Regimens in Treating Facial Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 32 | Copyright © March 2013
BACKGROUND: Photoaged skin, characterized by mottled, irregular areas of pigmentation, is a common skin condition that is often difficult to treat. The areas of hypermelanosis are an aesthetic concern...
Read MoreThe Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid, With and Without Lidocaine, in the Filling of Nasolabial Folds as Measured by Ultrastructural Changes and Pain Management
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 46 | Copyright © March 2013
BACKGROUND: Pain management is an important objective in procedures involving dermal fillers composed of hyaluronic acid (HA).
OBJECTIVE: To compare the 1-year clinical results of filling the n...
Read MoreTopical Formulation Engendered Alteration in p53 and Cyclobutane Pyrimidine Dimer Expression in Chronic Photodamaged Patients
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 336 | Copyright © March 2013
While the clinical attributes of photoaging are well characterized in the literature, the pathogenic mechanisms that underlie these changes are incompletely elucidated. At the molecular level, p53 tum...
Read MoreCombined Fractional Ablative and Nonablative Laser Resurfacing Treatment:A Split-Face Comparative Study
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 175 | Copyright © February 2013
Background: Fractional ablative and nonablative lasers are useful tools for facial rejuvenation; however, ablative lasers require a period of downtime during reepthelialization. A procedure tha...
Read MoreFractional CO2 Laser Treatment vs Autologous Fat Transfer in the Treatment of Acne Scars: A Comparative Study
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 7 | Copyright © January 2013
Background: Acne scars present a highly challenging and frustrating clinical problem. Fractional CO2 laser treatment has led to marked improvement in scars, and fat transfe...
Read MoreTolerance and Efficacy of a Product Containing Ellagic and Salicylic Acids in Reducing Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots in Comparison With 4% Hydroquinone
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 52 | Copyright © January 2013
Hydroquinone (HQ) is the benchmark prescription agent for skin lightening. However, HQ use is recently banned in Europe and in parts of Asia because of potential long-term consequences, including carc...
Read MoreA High-Potency, Multimechanism Skin Care Regimen Provides SignificantAntiaging Effects: Results From a Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1447 | Copyright © December 2012
Skin aging is a multifaceted biological process characterized by the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation irregularities, and loss of firmness. These symptoms cannot be fully addressed by any single...
Read MoreClindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Tretinoin 0.025% Gel for Rosacea: Summary of a Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1410 | Copyright © December 2012
Rosacea is a common, chronic, and poorly understood dermatological condition characterized by an inflammatory component composed of papules and pustules and a vascular component composed of flushing ...
Read MoreThe Paradigm Shift in Treating Actinic Keratosis: A Comprehensive Strategy
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1462 | Copyright © December 2012
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are cutaneous areas of atypical squamous transformation that are considered to be an early step in the continuum of transformation from normal skin to invasive and metastatic c...
Read MoreAcne & Rosacea: Thinking Outside the Box
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1400 | Copyright © December 2012
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