Found 224 articles for: "skincare"
A Randomized, Double-blind, Split-face Study Comparing the Efficacy and Tolerability of Three Retinol-based Products vs. Three Tretinoin-based Products in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Facial Photodamage
January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 24 | Copyright © January 2015
Retinol, has been shown to improve the appearance of photodamaged skin when applied topically, and is generally considered to be approximately ten times less potent than tretinoin. To assess this theo...
Read MoreA Novel, Volumizing Cosmetic Formulation Significantly Improves the Appearance of Target Glabellar Lines, Nasolabial Folds, and Crow's Feet in a Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2014
Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by many factors including constant exposure to external elements, such as UV rays, as well as the dynamic nature of facial expression. Many cosmetic products and p...
Read MoreAn Evaluation of the Benefits of a Topical Treatment in the Improvement of Photodamaged Hands With Age Spots, Freckles, and/or Discolorations
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1468 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Photoaging of the hands is common due to frequent exposure to environmental factors.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a topically applied cream formulated with an alpha-hydrox...
Read MoreResveratrol: A Unique Antioxidant Offering a Multi-Mechanistic Approach for Treating Aging Skin
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1389 | Copyright © December 2013
Resveratrol is a botanical antioxidant with diverse biologic effects. In this paper we will review the unique antioxidant activity of resveratrol including its effects on mitochondrial function. The ...
Read MoreTreatment of Purpura With Lasers and Light Sources
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1219 | Copyright © November 2013
The potential for bruising is a frequent concern for patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures, particularly injection-based soft tissue fillers and botulinum toxin type A. Decreasing the ris...
Read MoreExcel V Roundtable
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Features | 1231 | Copyright © November 2013
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Read MoreManagement of Rosacea-Prone Skin: Evaluation of a Skincare Product Containing Ambophenol, Neurosensine, and La Roche-PosayThermal Spring Water as Monotherapy or Adjunctive Therapy
August 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 920 | Copyright © August 2013
OBJECTIVE: The objective of these studies was to investigate whether a skincare product containing Ambophenol, Neurosensine, and La Roche-Posay thermal spring water formulated in a highly protective p...
Read MorePipeline Previews
June 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 6 | Features | 718 | Copyright © June 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 th...
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 MoreSafety and Efficacy of a Novel Multimodality Hydroquinone-Free Skin Brightener Over Six Months
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 27 | Copyright © March 2013
BACKGROUND: Abnormal accumulation of melanin is a common aesthetic skin concern. For years, the gold standard for the treatment of hyperpigmentary disorders has been 4% hydroquinone (HQ). Due to regul...
Read MorePipeline Previews
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Features | 236 | Copyright © February 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 th...
Read MorePipeline Previews
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Features | 128 | Copyright © January 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 th...
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 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 MoreAn International Perspective on Fillers in Dermatology—From an American Perspective
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1089 | Copyright © September 2012
This manuscript is intended to give one an international perspective on the use of fillers around the world—what makes some of them special and what is the need and what is the purpose of having...
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 MoreAn Open-Label Pilot Study of Naftifine 1% Gel in the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 514 | Copyright © April 2012
Topical antifungal treatment is a mainstay of therapy for Seborrehic Dermatitis (SD). Although the amidazole and ciclopy...
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 ...
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