Issue Archive
September 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 9
Editorials
Original Articles
Voluma: A Systematic Review of Clinical Experience
BACKGROUND: Dermal fillers are important for facial aesthetic enhancement as patients are favoring non-surgical procedures with minimal recovery time. Voluma is a volumizing hyaluronic acid filler, 20...
Read MoreEffect of Midfacial Volume Augmentation With Non Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid on the Nasolabial Fold and Global Aethestic Appearance
INTRODUCTION: Non animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (Perlane, Galderma, SA) was FDA approved in 2007 for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds. Off-label use led to the observation that injection...
Read MoreCalcium Hydroxylapatite for Augmentation of Face and Hands: A Retrospective Analysis in Italian Subjects
To assess the use and safety of calcium hydroxylapatite for volume restoration of the face and hands in clinical practice, subjects from four Italian aesthetic clinics who had received calcium hydroxy...
Read MoreVismodegib for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma: Descriptive Analysis of a Case Series and Comparison to the Literature
OBJECTIVE: This case series explores the use of vismodegib to treat locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC), with a focus on tolerability, efficacy, and outcomes after treatment cessation.
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Read MoreAzelaic Acid: Evidence-based Update on Mechanism of Action and Clinical Application
Azelaic acid is a complex molecule with many diverse activities. The latter include anti-infective and anti-inflammatory action. The agent also inhibits follicular keratinization and epidermal melanog...
Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of a Fixed Combination of Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (3.75%) Aqueous Gel in Moderate and Severe Acne Vulgaris Subpopulations
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a fixed combination clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 3.75% (clindamycin-BP 3.75%) aqueous gel in the treatment of modera...
Read MoreEffect of Carbon Dioxide Facial Therapy on Skin Oxygenation
BACKGROUND: Recently popularized in the field of cosmetic dermatology, subcutaneous carbon dioxide (CO2) injections have been shown to improve the skin’s appearance by augmenting oxygen delivery...
Read MoreSelective Non-contact Field Radiofrequency Extended Treatment Protocol: Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Currently there are many non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) devices on the market that are utilized in the field of aesthetic medicine. At this time, there is only one FDA clea...
Read MoreComparative Effects of Sunscreens Alone vs Sunscreens Plus DNA Repair Enzymes in Patients With Actinic Keratosis: Clinical and Molecular Findings from a 6-Month, Randomized, Clinical Study
Recent experimental irradiation studies have shown that the addition of DNA repair enzymes (photolyase and endonuclease) to traditional sunscreens may reduce ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced molecu...
Read MoreAssessment of a Comprehensive Anti-Aging Neck Cream
INTRODUCTION: With many effective anti-aging solutions for the face, consumer focus is now turning to other parts of the body including the delicate skin on the neck. This study investigates the effec...
Read MoreImprovement in Atrophic Acne Scars Using Topical Synthetic Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Serum: A Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Atrophic acne scars are a common and psychologically devastating sequela of acne vulgaris that are refractory to the vast majority of topical treatments.
OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the e...
Read MoreTreatment of Alopecia Areata in the United States: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
BACKGROUND: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a non-scarring alopecia that affects millions of Americans, however the way it is treated and which patients seek treatment is not well characterized.
OBJECTIV...
Read MoreOnychomycosis Diagnosis and Management: Perspectives from a Joint Dermatology-Podiatry Roundtable
Onychomycosis prevalence is expected to rise as the population ages and the prevalence of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other significant risk factors rise. Until recently, treatment opti...
Read MoreMen and Cosmetics: Social and Psychological Trends of an Emerging Demographic
Though still accounting for a small fraction of all cosmetic procedures in the United States, men are an emerging and rapidly expanding demographic in the field of aesthetic medicine. In this article ...
Read MoreMale Aesthetics: A Review of Facial Anatomy and Pertinent Clinical Implications
Aesthetics continues to be a rapidly growing field within dermatology. In 2014, Americans spent 5 billion dollars on an estimated 9 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Between 1997 and 201...
Read MoreEmerging Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is the progressive miniaturization of the scalp’s terminal follicles in aging men. Over 40% of Caucasian men develop hair loss by the age of 40. Despite its prevalence, the...
Read MoreInjectable Cosmetic Procedures for the Male Patient
More than ever, male patients are seeking cosmetic procedures for a variety of reasons including but not limited to: a less aged appearance, social, or work related issues. Injectable neurotoxins and ...
Read MoreMale Body Contouring
Men are increasingly turning to dermatologists and plastic surgeons to request procedures that correct or enhance physical features. With the advent of this emerging new patient population, alteration...
Read MoreLaser and Light-Based Aesthetics in Men
Men represent an important evolving segment of the cosmetic market. With the growing acceptability of cosmetic procedures along with societal and workplace pressure to maintain youthfulness, men incre...
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Features
2015 Arte Poster Competition First Place Winner: Assessing the Correlation Between Patient Anxiety and Satisfaction for Mohs Surgery
Skin cancer and the surgical treatment thereof have the potential to be sources of great anxiety for patients. Examination of patient satisfaction, anxiety, and contributing factors has the potential ...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select ...
Read MorePipeline Previews
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatologic community. This department may include additional information from the...
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Case Reports
Treatment of Acne Scars With High Intensity Focused Radio Frequency
In this multi-site case series, the efficacy of high intensity focused radiofrequency (RF) delivered to the dermis was evaluated for treating acne scars. A novel delivery system that uses insulated mi...
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Supplements
The Safety and Efficacy of a Sustainable Marine Extract for the Treatment of Thinning Hair: A Summary of New Clinical Research and Results from a Panel Discussion on the Problem of Thinning Hair and Current Treatments
Alopecia and thinning hair are highly prevalent conditions affecting a large proportion of men and women. Diffused hair loss is often more difficult to diagnose in women, mostly due to over-reliance o...
Read MoreThe Safety and Efficacy of a Sustainable Marine Extract for the Treatment of Thinning Hair: A Summary of New Clinical Research and Results from a Panel Discussion on the Problem of Thinning Hair and Current Treatments
In the United States alone, 50% of women suffer from hair loss at some point in their lives and 50% of men experience hair loss before the age of 50. In addition to aesthetic concerns, alopecia and th...
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