Found 299 articles for: "photodamage"
Evaluation of the Chemopreventative Effects of ALA PDT in Patients With Multiple Actinic Keratoses and a History of Skin Cancer
May 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 593 | Copyright © May 2012
Background: Actinic keratoses (AKs) are in situ epidermal tumors that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). Aminolevulinic acid with photodynamic therapy (ALA PDT) is a fiel...
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma in Skin of Color
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 484 | Copyright © April 2012
Non-melanoma skin cancer most commonly affects Caucasians, and only rarely affects darker-skinned individuals. However, ...
Read MoreCultural Competence and Unique Concerns in Patients With Ethnic Skin
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 460 | Copyright © April 2012
The projections of increases in the number of skin of color patients over the next several decades, necessitates experti...
Read MoreComparative Trial of 5% Dexpanthenol in Water-in-Oil Formulation With 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment in the Treatment of Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: A Pilot Study
March 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 366 | Copyright © March 2012
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic relapsing disease particularly affecting children. The emollient used for protection of skin barrier function is the standard treatment fo...
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Topical Skincare Products: A Review of the Literature
February 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 220 | Copyright © February 2012
Topical "anti-aging" products, with their seemingly limitless list of ingredients, make extensive claims to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and sun damage, among others. Sales in the United States alone ...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy Evaluation of Tretinoin Cream 0.02% for the Reduction of Photodamage: A Pilot Study
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 83 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: Clinical studies as well as histologic data maintain that tretinoin improves the appearance of photodamage; however, the long-term benefits of tretinoin 0.02% in moderate to severe ...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Comparative Trial of the Anti-Aging Properties of Non-Prescription Tri-Retinol 1.1% vs. Prescription Tretinoin 0.025%
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 64 | Copyright © January 2012
Vitamin A and its derivatives (commonly termed retinoids) are widely used in topical anti-aging products. Certain retinoids such as retinol and its esters are available without a prescription, while o...
Read MoreApplication of a Topical Biomimetic Electrical Signaling Technology to Photo-Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Galvanic Zinc-Copper Complex
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 30 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: The first signs of facial skin photo-aging often occur in the skin of the periorbital area and include sagging, loss of firmness and definition, and sallowness. Epidermal wounds hav...
Read MoreEvaluation of a Prescription Strength 4% Hydroquinone/10% L-Ascorbic Acid Treatment System for Normal to Oily Skin
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1455 | Copyright © December 2011
Introduction: A 4% hydroquinone/10% L-ascorbic acid treatment system aims to treat early signs of photodamage in normal to oily skin and help prevent further photodamage. The system a...
Read MoreA Comparison of Cryotherapy and Imiquimod for Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: Lesion Clearance, Safety, and Skin Quality Outcomes
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1432 | Copyright © December 2011
Background: There is limited direct comparative data on imiquimod versus cryotherapy to treat actinic keratoses.<...
Read MoreQ-Switched Laser Treatment of Amiodarone Pigmentation
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1316 | Copyright © November 2011
A number of drugs can cause cutaneous hyperpigmentation through a variety of mechanisms. The pigment is comprised of der...
Read MoreA Multiplexed 1,440 and 1,320 nm Laser for Treatment of Chronic Photodamage
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1266 | Copyright © November 2011
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to quantify the safety and effectiveness of a multiplexed 1,440 and 1,320 nm fractionated laser for the treatment of chronic photodamage...
Read MoreIntense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation: A Histological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1246 | Copyright © November 2011
Background: The use of intense pulsed light (IPL) for facial rejuvenation had been the topic of many studies. Ho...
Read MoreTreatment of Actinic Cheilitis by Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light Activation
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1240 | Copyright © November 2011
Actinic cheilitis (AC), a common disorder of the lower lip, should be treated early to prevent progression to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of photodyn...
Read MoreCLINICAL TRIAL REVIEW
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Features | 1216 | Copyright © October 2011
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select ...
Read MoreEffect of Retinoid Pretreatment on Outcomes of Patients Treated by Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis of the Hand and Forearm
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1124 | Copyright © October 2011
Background/Objective: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) has been shown to be useful in ...
Read MoreGreen Tea Extract Protects Human Skin Fibroblasts From Reactive Oxygen Species Induced Necrosis
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1096 | Copyright © October 2011
Oxidative damage by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a major role in skin aging, carcinogenesis and inflammation. Little is known about the prote...
Read MoreSevere Cutaneous Reaction to Photodynamic Therapy With Blue Light
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 1057 | Copyright © September 2011
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been considered a safe and efficacious treatment for actinic keratoses (AKs) of the scalp and face. The procedure inv...
Read MoreA Randomized, Blinded, Bilateral Intraindividual, Vehicle-Controlled Trial of the Use of Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses of the Upper Extremities
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1049 | Copyright © September 2011
Background/Objective: Actinic keratoses (AKs) on the upper extremities are difficult to treat. This study compares the ...
Read MoreEfficacy of Cream-Based Novel Formulations of Hyaluronic Acid of Different Molecular Weights in Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 990 | Copyright © September 2011
Background: Due to its strong water-binding potential, hyaluronic acid (HA) is a well-known active ing...
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