Lumenis UltraPulse Lumenis Ltd., announced that the company’s UltraPulse laser is being used in the treatment of the type of scars presented by Kim Phuc, a survivor of a Vietnam…

INTRODUCTION With the expanding aging population and societal focus on youthful appearance, the market for anti-aging skin care products continues to grow. While there are currently numerous over-the-counter aesthetic anti-aging…

INTRODUCTIONLaser-Assisted Drug Delivery Topical drug delivery is the foundation of all dermatological therapy. However, therapeutic benefit is often ultimately limited by absorption of the medication. The stratum corneum (SC), the…

INTRODUCTION The melanocyte activation pathway, melanogenesis, is a complicated one. However if we divide it in four components it is easier to dissect. The melanocyte can be activated on the…

INTRODUCTION Many topical products claim to reverse the signs of cutaneous photodamage, namely dyspigmentation and rhytid development. To date, the two most studied ingredients for improving the texture, tone, and…

INTRODUCTION Topical, noninvasive, antiaging neck treatments are highly sought after by aging patients who desire improvements to sagging, texture and pigment. Characterized by loss of firmness, which could also be…

INTRODUCTION The use of radiofrequency (RF) energy in medicine dates back to the 1920s and went virtually unchanged until the late 1960s. Today, RF is in wide use in the…

INTRODUCTION The demand for cosmetic dermatologic procedures is continuing to increase. In a 2013 survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the top cosmetic procedures performed were laser/light/energy-based,…

INTRODUCTION Changes in facial appearance due to aging can have a negative impact on an individual’s psychological and social well-being.1,2 Signs of aging can lead to increased anxiety and depression…

INTRODUCTIONProgression of Acne Efficacy Assessments Over Time In recent decades, there have been significant efforts across many medical disciplines to standardize outcome measures, thereby providing consistency and a means to…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail unit that can cause subungual hyperkeratosis, thickening and discoloration of the nail, and onycholysis.1,2 The unsightly appearance of the diseased…

INTRODUCTION Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982, Accutane (isotretinoin) has been contraindicated during pregnancy due to its known teratogenicity in animals.1 Unfortunately, despite a…