INTRODUCTION Dermal fillers are increasingly being used as a minimally invasive therapy for the correction of facial volume loss associated with aging.1 A calcium hydroxylapatite filler (Radiesse®; Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH,…

INTRODUCTION Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy and accounts for ~80% of all nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC).1 Although rarely fatal, left untreated, BCCs continue to grow,…

INTRODUCTION Azelaic acid is a complex molecule, and our knowledge of its clinical utility continually evolves. This dicarboxylic acid, a byproduct of pityrosporum fungal mycelia metabolism, first drew attention as…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris (acne) remains commonplace in dermatology practice. Lifetime prevalence estimates range from 73.3% to almost 100%.1,2 Although acne occurs most frequently in adolescence, it can persist into the…

INTRODUCTION Well known as a substrate in various metabolic and energy-dependent processes, oxygen (O2) is necessary for repair and regeneration of the skin.1,2 Consequently, in a society that increasingly equates…

INTRODUCTION A wide range of radiofrequency devices for nonsurgical aesthetic treatments is available on today’s market. However, they differ significantly in application, treatment time, efficacy, and patient safety. RF devices…

INTRODUCTION Non-melanoma skin cancer is a complex multistep disease that arises from accumulating genetic alterations of critical cell regulatory genes associated with a high degree of genomic instability in skin…

INTRODUCTION While frequently discussed and associated with aging of the face, photo-aging also affects the delicate skin of the neck yet while there are many anti-aging solutions for the face,…

INTRODUCTION Acne remains the most common dermatologic condition in the United States, affecting roughly 80% of people between the ages of 11 and 30.1 It is well recognized as a…

INTRODUCTION Alopecia areata (AA) is an immune-mediated, non-scarring alopecia with a lifetime prevalence ranging from 1.7-2.1% that affects both sexes equally.1 Although there is a spectrum of disease severity, most…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis has effects far beyond the cosmetic. It may significantly affect patients’ quality of life,1-4 can infect other individuals,5 may spread to other digits or distant skin sites (dermatomycoses)…

INTRODUCTION Cosmetic procedures have dramatically increased in popularity over the past two decades. According to an annual survey by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), an estimated 10…