INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common disease of the pilosebacous unit that affects an estimated 40-50 million Americans.1,2 Greater than 95% of teenage boys and between 83% and 85% of teenage…

INTRODUCTION As the years go by, the outer shell of the human body changes its appearance. These skin alterations are often narrowly focused on facial wrinkles, one of the most…

INTRODUCTION The popularity of soft tissue fillers for facial rejuvenation is increasing. Aesthetic use of fillers gained momentum, safety and reliability with the successive introductions of several non-animal derived products…

INTRODUCTIONBotulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) has been used for almost 20 years in cosmetic dermatology to reduce various facial dynamic wrinkles and for other cosmetic indications.1 The clinical benefits occur…

INTRODUCTIONThe clinical benefits of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in cosmetic dermatology occur very quickly, and can be seen approximately 2 to 4 days1 after the injections, with an average…

INTRODUCTION Neck rejuvenation is becoming increasingly popular for individuals in their 40’s and older. As the neck ages, it loses the well-defined contours seen in youth. One apparent change is…

INTRODUCTIONResveratrol (3,5,4’-trihydroxystilbene) was first isolated from the roots of white hellebore (Veratrum grandiflorum O. Loes) and later from the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum.(1) This plant has long been used in…

INTRODUCTION The aging of our largest organ, the integument, results from both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This proposed terminology Generational Dermatology encompasses prevention and involves medical, cosmetic, surgical and oncologic…

INTRODUCTIONThe anti-inflammatory properties of a topically-applied corticosteroid (CS) have been well recognized since the discovery of Compound F (hydrocortisone) in 1949.1 In 1958, dexamethasone was introduced after a search for…

INTRODUCTION Verrucae, commonly known as warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Humans are the primary reservoir for this virus. Infection with HPV is exceedingly commonplace, and it is…

INTRODUCTIONTraditional skin resurfacing CO2 laser devices, though highly effective in tissue coagulation, are associated with prolonged recovery time, bleeding, oozing, and risk of post treatment hyper or hypopigmentation.1-5 In addition,…

INTRODUCTION The use of botulinum toxin as a therapeutic agent was pioneered by an ophthalmologist around 30 years ago for use in strabismus and blepharospasm.1,2 In the following decades, botulinum…