Found 471 articles for: "retinoids"
Q-Switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser in Treating Axillary Hyperpigmentation in Filipino Women With Skin Types IV-V
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 66 | Copyright © January 2020
BACKGROUND: Axillary post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is one of the most common dermatological complaint in women with darker skin types. Standard of care include mainly topical bleaching age...
Read MoreTazarotene 0.045% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in Adult Males
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 78 | Copyright © January 2020
BACKGROUND: There has been an increasing interest in gender differences both in the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris (acne). However, while acne prevalence among adolescents is comparable a...
Read MoreTazarotene 0.045% Lotion for Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris: Results from Two Phase 3 Trials
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 70 | Copyright © January 2020
BACKGROUND: Tazarotene has been extensively studied in clinical trials and is widely used to treat acne vulgaris (acne), with data suggesting that is one of the most potent topical retinoids. Irritati...
Read MoreARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of pH in Acne
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 221 | Copyright © December 2019
Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological disorder globally.1,2 Psychological and emotional distress due to acne, including poor self-esteem, social anxiety, depression, and suicidal ...
Read MoreARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of Skin pH in Inflammatory Dermatological Conditions Introduction
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 212 | Copyright © December 2019
There was a time in the not so distant past that when we were asked about skin care, we would advise any patient to “use a moisturizer.” This meant going to the local drug store and purcha...
Read MoreGene Expression Studies Pertaining to Extracellular Matrix Integrity and Remodeling: Nuances and Pitfalls of In Vitro Investigations
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1255 | Copyright © December 2019
Anti-aging strategies using topicals with active agents demand validation and proof of efficacy. One investigation in this realm involves gene expression testing. This study undertakes gene expression...
Read MoreDietary Lycopene Protects SKH-1 Mice Against Ultraviolet B-Induced Photocarcinogenesis
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1244 | Copyright © December 2019
Lycopene, an acyclic hydrocarbon, non-provitamin A carotenoid, is a potent antioxidant with well-documented anticancer properties. In this study, we investigated the effects of dietary lycopene on sub...
Read MoreEvaluation of Efficacy of a Skin Care Regimen Containing Methyl Estradiolpropanoate (MEP) for Treating Estrogen Deficient Skin
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1226 | Copyright © December 2019
BACKGROUND: Aging is a complex process due to the interplay of intrinsic factors (such as genetics and hormones) and extrinsic factors (including ultraviolet radiation and pollution). A significant ca...
Read MoreTretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate and Severe Acne Vulgaris in Females: Effect of Age on Efficacy and Tolerability
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1218 | Copyright © December 2019
BACKGROUND: While it is generally considered to be a disease of adolescence, acne affects an increasing number of adults, especially women. Although data exist on the use of retinoids in adult fema...
Read MoreTruncal Acne: A Neglected Entity
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1205 | Copyright © December 2019
Truncal acne – acne vulgaris involving the chest, back, or shoulders – is thought to be present in more than half of patients with acne. Because the study of acne has been focused on the f...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Porokeratosis With Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser and Vitamin C, E, and Ferulic Acid Serum
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1174 | Copyright © November 2019
Porokeratosis is a rare disorder of epidermal keratinization that encompasses several clinical forms, characterized by erythematous, annular plaques with an atrophic center and hyperkeratotic ridge-li...
Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of a Novel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate or Severe Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1147 | Copyright © November 2019
Background: A novel tretinoin 0.05% lotion formulation has been shown to be efficacious and well-tolerated, and especially effective in adult female acne patients. While...
Read MoreTretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris: Impact of Gender and Race on Efficacy and Safety
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1128 | Copyright © November 2019
Background: There has been an increasing interest in gender and racial differences both in the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris (acne), and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a maj...
Read MoreCombined 400-600nm and 800-1200nm Intense Pulsed Phototherapy of Facial Acne Vulgaris
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1116 | Copyright © November 2019
Background and Objective: Laser and light-based therapies are relatively new treatment options for acne vulgaris patients. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is believed to exploit the photosensitivity of P. ...
Read MoreSafety and Effectiveness of Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization for the Correction of Moderate to Severe Atrophic Acne Scars
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1109 | Copyright © November 2019
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) for treating moderate to severe atrophic acne scars.
Design: Healthy subjects (N=20) seeking co...
Read MoreA Randomized, Controlled, Split-Face Study of the Efficacy of a Picosecond Laser in the Treatment of Melasma
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1104 | Copyright © November 2019
Introduction: Melasma is a common disorder where patients develop hyperpigmented macules and patches on the face and is thought to be the result of sun exposure and hormonal contributions, although th...
Read MoreRe-pigmentation of Hypopigmentation: Fractional Lasers vs Laser-Assisted Delivery of Bimatoprost vs Epidermal Melanocyte Harvesting System
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1090 | Copyright © November 2019
Background: Hypopigmentation is a common cutaneous manifestation that frequently poses a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists. Current treatments have varying efficacies and rarely provide patient...
Read MoreAnti-Inflammatory Dose Doxycycline Plus Adapalene 0.3% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel for Severe Acne
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 924 | Copyright © September 2019
Acne is primarily an inflammatory disease. Anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline (40mg: 30mg immediate release and 10mg delayed release beads) is approved for the treatment of rosacea but w...
Read MoreAn Advanced, Physician-Strength Retinol Peel Improves Signs of Aging and Acne Across a Range of Skin Types Including Melasma and Skin of Color
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 918 | Copyright © September 2019
Background: Facial chemical peels are highly sought after by patients with photodamage, acne, and melasma. An advanced, physician-strength superficial peel, containing 3...
Read MoreNovel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in an Asian Population
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 910 | Copyright © September 2019
Background: Acne is a common problem among Asian adolescents and adults. Generally, Asian skin is more pigmented, with a higher risk of acne sequelae. Potential for skin...
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