INTRODUCTION Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) facial lipoatrophy (FLA) is associated with the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and HIV disease.1 HIV FLA is primarily characterized by midface (cheeks…
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INTRODUCTION Photodynamic therapy refers to the application of a light sensitizing compound followed by light of the appropriate wavelength to destroy premalignant and malignant cells. The use of a 20%…
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BACKGROUND The use of injectable fillers for the enhancement of facial aesthetics is among the most frequent nonsurgical cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S., second only to the use of…
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INTRODUCTION Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) formulations are used in aesthetics for the treatment of facial wrinkles.1,2 IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin®/Xeomeen®/Bocouture®/XEOMIN Cosmetic™, NT 201; free from complexing proteins, Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Germany)…
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INTRODUCTION Age-related facial changes have been characterized by a loss of hyaluronic acid (HA) and subcutaneous volume.1 On account of its excellent tolerance and hydroscopic properties, HA is an ideal…
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INTRODUCTION Facial skin ages over time, showing signs such as fine lines and wrinkles, increased visual and tactile roughness, reduction in firmness and radiance of the skin, and an increase…
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INTRODUCTION Calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in a carrier gel containing carboxymethyl cellulose (Radiesse® ; Merz North America, Inc., Raleigh, NC) is FDA-approved, as well as approved in other countries, for the…
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INTRODUCTION Itch or pruritus remains one of the most bothersome clinical aspects of tinea pedis. Indeed, a PubMed search for tinea pedis and itch demonstrates over 1,300 published articles. Since…
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INTRODUCTION Approximately half of all nail cases suspected to be onychomycosis, are in fact onychodystrophy due to other causes.1-4 A multitude of other disorders and diseases can lead to onychodystrophy,…
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INTRODUCTION As the incidence of skin cancer continues to rise, ultraviolet radiation from the sun remains both the primary cause and only recognized modifiable risk factor for developing skin cancer.…
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CASE REPORT A 71-year-old man presented with a two-week history of papules and pustules on his chest and back associated with fever and cough. He denied any previous similar lesions…
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INTRODUCTION The primary causes of facial aging have in common loss of volume: loss of bony support of overlying soft tissues due to resorption (particularly the dental-bearing areas of the…
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