INTRODUCTIONSince the first botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) formulation was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989 1,2, the number of approved indications, and BoNT products commercially available…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is a complex process. Chronological aging results from the cumulative effects of oxidative stress1 and genetic damage. Extrinsic factors, such as excessive exposure to sunlight and smoking contribute…
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INTRODUCTIONTo meet the ever-growing demand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures,1 a device has been developed which uses microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) to produce small (2 resulting in the tightening…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin barrier is formed by protein-rich cells of the stratum corneum with intervening intercellular lipids. In the viable epidermis, the nucleated cells possess a tight gap and adherent junctions…
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INTRODUCTIONResearch in the past decade has brought significant insight into the mechanisms of facial aging along with the recognition that loss of facial volume plays a major role in an…
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INTRODUCTIONAccording to the survey published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 23 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2016, and Brazil ranked the second place worldwide. Non-surgical procedures…
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CASE REPORTA 65 year-old Caucasian woman with stage IV non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without actionable oncogenic mutations, presented with pruritus and erythema involving her thighs. Annual imaging previously revealed…
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I read with interest the excellent report by Tolkachjhov et al1 that describes the delay in diagnosis of a scabies infestation in a 90-year-old woman. Her condition mimicked dermatitis not…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin has evolved a unique structure that is essential for survival; the stratum corneum (SC). The SC prevents excess water loss and forms a formidable barrier to the ingress…
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INTRODUCTIONSensitive skin, or increased irritation or sensorial response to skin care products, environmental factors, and/or stressors compared to population norms, has been increasingly studied over the past 30 years. The…
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INTRODUCTIONAdherence to treatment is a critical factor for the successful management of dermatologic conditions. It is especially important for conditions where the skin barrier is compromised, such as psoriasis, rosacea,…
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