INTRODUCTIONAdvancement in aesthetic research and technology has resulted in development of numerous cosmetic products, including dermal fillers used for soft-tissue augmentation. Such fillers provide physicians and patients ample options for…
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Clinical Efficacy of Topical Vitamin C on the Appearance of Wrinkles: A Systematic Literature Review
INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is a complex process resulting in wrinkling, loss of elasticity, textural changes, and uneven skin tone. Though cutaneous manifestations of aging are known to significantly affect self-perception,1 the…
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WATCH VIDEO ABSTRACT: Dermatoporosis: Strategies for Rebuilding the Extracellular Matrix of the Skin
INTRODUCTIONIn 2007, Kaya and Saurat coined the term dermatoporosis when describing chronic aging and fragile skin. This is typically represented by atrophic skin with purpura and white pseudoscars on the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe concept of skin rejuvenation is a helpful construct used in cosmetic dermatology in order to restore healthy, more youthful-appearing skin. However, the primary limitation of skin rejuvenation is that…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that results in non-scarring hair loss. Although the scalp is most commonly affected, AA may cause hair loss in any hair-bearing area of…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is clinically characterized by xerosis, rhytids, dyschromia, atrophy, and skin laxity. It is a complex process involving both intrinsic and extrinsic elements. Intrinsic factors are numerous and still…
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INTRODUCTIONErythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare genetic disorder of the heme metabolic pathway, with prevalence estimates ranging from 1:75,000 to 1:200,000.1 This disorder is largely due to mutations in the…
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INTRODUCTIONIt is well known that regions of human skin exposed to the environment can incur significant damage due to sun, wind, and indoor and outdoor pollutants. The pathological effects of…
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INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a period during which individuals are subject to a high psychological burden and are often inclined toward depression and anxiety.1,2 During this vulnerable time, the visibility of…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis and atherosclerosis have largely been understood as inflammatory diseases. While these two diseases have complex pathophysiologies, they both appear to be mixed Th1/Th17 cell-driven and tied together through the…
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