INTRODUCTIONWhile surgical and non-surgical aesthetic technologies continue to evolve, there remains an unmet need for effective wound healing therapy in clinical practice. Although PRP has been widely and safely used…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) causes significant patient morbidity and healthcare costs; therefore, there is a vested interest in expanding the prevention armamentarium available for high risk patients. Fractional lasers (FLs)…
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INTRODUCTIONLike many pathologies, skin aging is complex. The well-balanced, youthful architecture of young skin relies on the structure of dermis, via a "bed base" supporting youthful skin while fibroblasts are…
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INTRODUCTIONAdvancement in aesthetic research and technology has resulted in development of numerous cosmetic products, including dermal fillers used for soft-tissue augmentation. Such fillers provide physicians and patients ample options for…
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Clinical Efficacy of Topical Vitamin C on the Appearance of Wrinkles: A Systematic Literature Review
INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is a complex process resulting in wrinkling, loss of elasticity, textural changes, and uneven skin tone. Though cutaneous manifestations of aging are known to significantly affect self-perception,1 the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe concept of skin rejuvenation is a helpful construct used in cosmetic dermatology in order to restore healthy, more youthful-appearing skin. However, the primary limitation of skin rejuvenation is that…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is clinically characterized by xerosis, rhytids, dyschromia, atrophy, and skin laxity. It is a complex process involving both intrinsic and extrinsic elements. Intrinsic factors are numerous and still…
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INTRODUCTIONErythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare genetic disorder of the heme metabolic pathway, with prevalence estimates ranging from 1:75,000 to 1:200,000.1 This disorder is largely due to mutations in the…
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INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a period during which individuals are subject to a high psychological burden and are often inclined toward depression and anxiety.1,2 During this vulnerable time, the visibility of…
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INTRODUCTIONThe lips are one part of an aesthetic unit that includes the teeth, gingiva, and bone structure of the face and contribute significantly to the overall impression of personal beauty.1-3…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical anesthetics are medications that are commonly used in medicine to obtain local anesthesia via topical application. They have a role in providing local anesthesia in cutaneous procedures, ocular procedures,…
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INTRODUCTIONThe aging face is often characterized by skin ptosis in the lower region and the loss of a defined mandibular margin.1 Multiple factors lead to this decreased level of jawline…
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