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Pipeline Previews
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Features | 1379 | Copyright © November 2012
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the der...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Superficial and Deep Carbon Dioxide Fractional System in the Treatment of Patients With Skin of Color
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1331 | Copyright © November 2012
Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatments have become a standard for treating a myriad of skin concerns. One of the biggest challenges facing us in this regard is treating the vast number of p...
Read MoreTreatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia With a Novel 1,720-nm Laser
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1323 | Copyright © November 2012
Background: Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common benign proliferation of sebaceous glands. Multiple treatment methods have been applied in the past, including electrodessication, ablativ...
Read MoreTreatment of Melasma and the Use of Intense Pulsed Light: A Review
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1316 | Copyright © November 2012
Melasma is a complex multifactorial disorder whose pathogenesis is not well understood. In addition to increased pigmentation, increased vascularity associated with pigmentation is present. A variety ...
Read MoreSplit-Face Comparison of Ultrapulse-Mode and Superpulse- Mode Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Lasers on Photoaged Skin
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1310 | Copyright © November 2012
Background: Both ultrapulse-mode and superpulse-mode fractional CO2 lasers (UPCO2 and SPCO<...
Read MoreFractional, Nonablative Q-switched 1,064-nm Neodymium YAG Laser to Rejuvenate Photoaged Skin: A Pilot Case Series
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1300 | Copyright © November 2012
Background: Scientific research in the field of energy-based and light-based procedures made it possible to develop a very new and innovative generation of lasers that combine the be...
Read MoreFacial Tightening With an Advanced 4-MHz Monopolar Radiofrequency Device
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1288 | Copyright © November 2012
Background:Over the past 10 years, radiofrequency (RF) technology has been utilized for nonablative treatments fo...
Read MoreFractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1274 | Copyright © November 2012
Laser skin resurfacing (LSR) has evolved over the past 2 decades from traditional ablative to fractional nonablative and fractional ablative resurfacing. Traditional ablative LSR was highly effective...
Read MoreEffectiveness and Safety of Once-Daily Doxycycline Capsules as Monotherapy in Patients With Rosacea: An Analysis by Fitzpatrick Skin Type
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1219 | Copyright © October 2012
Rosacea is often under-recognized or misdiagnosed in patients with skin of color (Fitzpatrick Skin Types [FST] IV-VI). Subtle clinical features and a low index of suspicion likely contribute to less f...
Read MoreMicrodermabrasion: Molecular Mechanisms Unraveled, Part 2
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 10 | Copyright © September 2012
Microdermabrasion (MDA) remains a common in-office procedure for many dermatologic practices. The procedure offers minimal downtime with a low incidence of side effects, making it a relatively desirab...
Read MoreMicrodermabrasion: Molecular Mechanisms Unraveled, Part 1
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 5 | Copyright © September 2012
Microdermabrasion (MDA) remains a common in-office procedure for many dermatologic practices.The procedure offers minimal downtime with a low incidence of side effects, making it a relatively desirab...
Read MoreSystemic Antioxidants and Skin Health
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1 | Copyright © September 2012
Most dermatologists agree that antioxidants help fight free radical damage and can help maintain healthy skin. They do so by affecting intracellular signaling pathways involved in skin damage and prot...
Read MoreSix Steps to the “Perfect” Lip
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1081 | Copyright © September 2012
Full lips have always been associated with youth and beauty. Because of this, lip enhancement is one of the most frequently requested procedures in a cosmetic practice. For novice injectors, we recom...
Read MoreThe Basic Science of Dermal Fillers: Past and Present Part I: Background and Mechanisms of Action
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1059 | Copyright © September 2012
Dermal fillers have provided a safe and effective means for aesthetic soft tissue augmentation, and have experienced a dramatic increase in popularity during the past 10 years. Much focus has been pla...
Read MoreHistologic Improvement in Photodamage After 12 Months of Treatment With Tretinoin Emollient Cream (0.02%)
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1036 | Copyright © September 2012
Background and Objective: Topical retinoids, such as tretinoin, have been established as the gold standard for the treatment of photodamaged skin. This was a single-center, open-label, single-...
Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of Two Commercial Hyperpigmentation Kits in the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation and Photo-Aging
August 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 964 | Copyright © August 2012
Background: Hyperpigmentary disorders are common aesthetic skin conditions that can be very concerning to patients and both challenging and time-consuming for the physician to treat. Several co...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Two Anti-Acne/Anti-Aging Treatments in Subjects With Photodamaged Skin and Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
June 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 737 | Copyright © June 2012
Background: Although reliable prevalence data are not available, adult acne is thought to be somewhat common, and...
Read MoreWhy Is Rosacea Considered to Be an Inflammatory Disorder?
The Primary Role, Clinical Relevance, and Therapeutic Correlations of Abnormal Innate Immune Response in Rosacea-Prone SkinJune 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 694 | Copyright © June 2012
The pathophysiology of rosacea has undergone renewed interest over the past decade, with a large body of evidence suppo...
Read MoreImproved Texture and Appearance of Human Facial Skin After Daily Topical Application of Barley Produced, Synthetic, Human-like Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Serum
May 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 613 | Copyright © May 2012
A three month, open-label, single center study was conducted to determine whether a uniquely derived serum containing ba...
Read MoreDiclofenac Sodium 3% Gel for the Management of Actinic Keratosis: 10+ Years of Cumulative Evidence of Efficacy and Safety
May 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 600 | Copyright © May 2012
Background: Diclofenac sodium 3% gel (Solaraze®) gained US approval for the treatment of...
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