INTRODUCTIONChemical peels are a popular, effective, noninvasive and relatively safe modality to improve skin appearance and to treat various skin problems, such as acne, pigmentation, scars, wrinkles, melasma, and photoaging…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a condition that affects up to 87% of adolescents and over 50% of adults.1 Acne sufferers commonly self-treat with well-established over the counter (OTC) products approved by…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin “pores” (SP) are visible topographic depressions at the tegument surface that correspond to the ostia of pilosebaceous follicles or eccrine sweat glands. They are most commonly located on the…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that predominantly affects young adult females in the second and third decades of life.1 Clinically, HS is characterized by painful dermal…
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INTRODUCTIONCysteamine is an aminothiol naturally present in cells of the human body as an antioxidant resulting from the degradation of Coenzyme A.1 Physiological levels are well distributed in mammalian tissues.…
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INTRODUCTIONDeoxycholic acid injection (DCA) is a pure synthetic formulation of deoxycholate sodium which has been patented as ATX-101.1,2 It is one of the first injection of deoxycholate that has been…
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INTRODUCTIONAs skin ages, naturally or prematurely, it gradually loses its firmness, wrinkles, and/or sags due to deterioration of the dermal extracellular matrix (ECM) that provides support, elasticity, and strength to…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AK) are dysplastic epidermal lesions resulting from long-term sun exposure that have potential to progress to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), particularly squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).1,2 They are a…
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INTRODUCTIONMultiple factors, including hereditary and aging aspects, lead to a noticeable, undesirable contour of the jawline, such as loss of bone volume, fat atrophy (volume loss), and descent of fat.1…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-surgical procedures aimed at rejuvenating and improving the appearance of the face and nose have grown in recent years. They seek an effective result, a reduction in risks or complications…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin resurfacing with laser devices has become a popular non-surgical rejuvenation option for photodamaged skin. Dermatologic lasers in common use include ablative and non-ablative devices in both fractionated and unfractionated…
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INTRODUCTIONMolluscum contagiosum (molluscum) is the third most common viral skin infection in children and one of the five most prevalent skin diseases worldwide.1,2 Molluscum primarily affects children, the immunocompromised, and…
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