INTRODUCTIONCommon among adolescents and adults, acne vulgaris accounts for a significant portion of dermatology appointments.1 While there are a variety of safe, effective, and evidence-based treatments available, there are also…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media is an emerging piece of the chronic disease management puzzle. Given the speed, accessibility, and convenience of the Internet, patients are increasingly consulting the web to source medical…
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INTRODUCTIONThe vehicle used to deliver a topical therapy composes the majority of a drug’s formulation, and vehicle optimization thus represents an opportunity to maximize drug penetration, efficacy, patient acceptance, and…
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INTRODUCTIONOral tranexamic acid (TXA) is a relatively new treatment option for melasma. It is thought to reduce hyperpigmentation through inhibition of the plasminogen/plasmin pathway with resulting decreases in epidermal melanocyte…
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INTRODUCTIONHair and scalp products containing rice bran extract (RB) are heralded to promote hair growth through maintaining anagen, inhibiting 5α-reductase, and promoting melanogenesis, allowing for improved hair growth, thickness, density,…
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INTRODUCTIONCommon acquired disorders of hyperpigmentation include melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dyschromia of photoaging, and solar lentigines.1,2 Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are the most common conditions in subjects with skin of…
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INTRODUCTIONA healthy SC is critical in preventing water loss, maintaining relative barrier impermeability, and protecting against external aggressors.1 One of the critical compositions of SC is the lipid matrix. This…
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INTRODUCTIONPoly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable biodegradable biostimulator that promotes collagen production.1 PLLA has been shown to induce an inflammatory response whereby the injected microparticles are encapsulated by host immune…
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INTRODUCTIONFull lips are associated with a youthful appearance, while thinning of the visible red lip indicates natural aging. Lip augmentation is a procedure designed to increase vermilion height, create pout…
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INTRODUCTIONThe lower third of the face is a barometer of both the biologic and physical aging, also reflecting the person’s emotional status. Facial expressions and communication are linked and involve…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic Keratosis (AK) is a recurring premalignant lesion that arises from prolonged and intermittent sun exposure.1 In the United States, AK is the second most frequent diagnosis made by dermatologists.2…
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INTRODUCTIONAmicrofocused ultrasound (MFU) device was developed to meet the patient demand for a noninvasive but effective means to achieve lifting and tightening of lax skin (Ultherapy®; Merz Aesthetics, Raleigh, NC).1…
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