Found 298 articles for: "photodamage"
Clinical Evaluation of a Multi-Modal Facial Serum That Addresses Hyaluronic Acid Levels in Skin
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 884 | Copyright © September 2017
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA), the major glycosaminoglycan present in the human skin, is a key contributor to water retention and mechanical support in skin. The level, size, and functionality of c...
Read MoreFirst Consensus on Primary Prevention and Early Intervention in Aesthetic Medicine
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 846 | Copyright © September 2017
BACKGROUND: Facial aging is a complex interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic factors leading to progressive changes in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone. Clinical experience suggests that early ae...
Read MoreRandomized, Split-Face/Décolleté Comparative Trial of Procedure Enhancement System for Fractional non-Ablative Laser Resurfacing Treatment
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 707 | Copyright © July 2017
INTRODUCTION: A topical proprietary procedural enhancement system (PES) containing a combination of active ingredients including a tripeptide and hexapeptide (TriHex Technology™, Alastin Procedur...
Read MoreTreatment of Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma With Topical Tretinoin
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 699 | Copyright © July 2017
Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma, also known as actinic granuloma, is a rare skin condition with a chronic course that is often resistant to treatment. Literature is sparse, and only a hand...
Read MoreThe Role of a Natural Mollusk Egg-Derived Ingredient in Facial Appearance
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 678 | Copyright © July 2017
New cosmeceutical ingredients that improve skin appearance are of interest to the dermatologist. Cryptomphalus aspersa is a snail raised on farms in Spain for its mucinous secretions and eggs. Thes...
Read MoreExpert Consensus on Absorbable Advanced Suspension Technology for Facial Tissue Repositioning and Volume Enhancement
July 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 661 | Copyright © July 2017
BACKGROUND: Signs of facial aging include wrinkles, loss of subcutaneous volume, decreased tone, texture, and sagging of the skin. The objective of this review is to determine whether facial suspen...
Read MoreThe Future of Non-Invasive Rejuvenation Technology: Devices
June 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 6 | Supplement Individual Articles | 104 | Copyright © June 2017
Non-invasive rejuvenation of the skin is performed regularly in many cosmetic offices. Using evidence-based medicine, we will review the various technologies being used for non-invasive rejuvenatio...
Read MoreThe Rationale of Anti-Aging Cosmetic Ingredients
June 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 6 | Supplement Individual Articles | 94 | Copyright © June 2017
Anti-aging cosmetics are a mainstay in the skin care regimen irrespective of gender or human ethnics. Skin aging involves functional slowdown combined with environmental induced alterations. This p...
Read MoreTreating the Young Aesthetic Patient: Evidence-Based Recommendations
June 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 6 | Supplement Individual Articles | 81 | Copyright © June 2017
BACKGROUND: There is growing demand for cosmetic treatments in the younger population, yet counseling and treating this age group can be difficult to justify.
OBJECTIVE: Chronologic changes...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Role of Photolyases: Photoprotection and Beyond
May 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 5 | Supplement Individual Articles | 61 | Copyright © May 2017
The limitations of photoprotection modalities have been the inability to arrest the progression of photodamage. Chemoprevention strategies involving a sunscreen has been incomplete because of the n...
Read MoreA Novel Technology: Sunscreen With Actinic Damage Repair
May 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 5 | Supplement Individual Articles | 59 | Copyright © May 2017
Effectiveness of a Nutraceutical During Non-Ablative 1927 nm Fractional Laser on Patients With Facial Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging
May 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 501 | Copyright © May 2017
Background: Fractional lasers have been proven to treat hyperpigmentation and photoaging. Little research has been done on the effects of supplements on healing post-laser resurfacing. A nutraceuti...
Read MoreChanges in Self-Perceptions of Photoaging Severity and Skin Cancer Risk After Objective Facial Skin Quality Analysis
May 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 453 | Copyright © May 2017
Background: Despite public education efforts, many people at risk for skin cancer do not practice safe sun behaviors.
Objective: To determine whether machine-based evaluation of UV-induce...
Read MoreClinical Assessment of Immediate and Long-Term Effects of a Two-Step Topical Hyaluronic Acid Lip Treatment
April 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 366 | Copyright © April 2017
Key features of lip aging include loss of volume, color, and definition as well as increases in lines/wrinkles and uneven skin texture. A single-center, open-label clinical study was conducted to a...
Read MoreEvidence for Anti-Aging South Korean Cosmeceuticals
April 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 358 | Copyright © April 2017
As the market for South Korean skin care products grows in the U.S. and worldwide, consumers will increasingly seek advice from dermatologists regarding their efficacy. In this paper, the evidence ...
Read MoreLaser-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy: Two Novel Protocols for Enhanced Treatment Results
April 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 329 | Copyright © April 2017
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a topical photosensitizing agent which is activated by a light source to cause destruction of specific cells. Commonly used for the treatment of actinic keratoses an...
Read MoreImprovement of Atrophic Acne Scars in Skin of Color Using Topical Synthetic Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Serum: A Pilot Study
April 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 322 | Copyright © April 2017
BACKGROUND: Atrophic scarring in skin of color is a common, permanent, and distressing result of uncontrolled acne vulgaris. Ablative lasers and chemical peels are frequently used to improve the ap...
Read MoreMicroneedling in All Skin Types: A Review
April 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 308 | Copyright © April 2017
INTRODUCTION: Microneedling procedures are growing in popularity for a wide variety of skin conditions. This paper comprehensively reviews the medical literature regarding skin needling efficacy an...
Read MoreCombination of In-Office Chemical Peels With a Topical Comprehensive Pigmentation Control Product in Skin of Color Subjects With Facial Hyperpigmentation
April 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 301 | Copyright © April 2017
Dyschromia is one of the primary complaints for patients with skin of color. Treatments need to achieve a balance between tolerability and efficacy to address existing hyperpigmentation without cau...
Read MorePhotodynamic Therapy Effectively Treats Actinic Keratoses Without Pre-Illumination Incubation Time
March 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 275 | Copyright © March 2017
BACKGROUND: Actinic keratoses (AKs) are dysplastic lesions of the epidermis that have the potential to progress to non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). Traditional photodynamic therapy (PDT) requires ...
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