Issue Archive
September 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 9
Editorials
Cosmetic Practitioners Take Huge Risks Purchasing and Administering Illegal Botulinum Toxin Drug Products
In their article “Importing Injectables†in the September 2014 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Dr. Kenneth Beer and Karen Rothschild highlighted the possible harm to patients...
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Original Articles
Differential Diagnosis of Seborrheic Keratosis: Clinical and Dermoscopic Features
Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a benign epidermal keratinocytic tumor that is extremely common, particularly in individuals over the age of 50. Most individuals with SK will have more than one lesion an...
Read MoreFirst Consensus on Primary Prevention and Early Intervention in Aesthetic Medicine
BACKGROUND: Facial aging is a complex interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic factors leading to progressive changes in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone. Clinical experience suggests that early ae...
Read MoreCommunication Concepts for Prevention and Early Intervention in Aesthetic Medicine: Consensus and Literature Review
BACKGROUND: Communication concepts relating to prevention and early intervention (P&E) within aesthetic medicine are poorly understood and highly underexplored. However, effective communication is a k...
Read MorePrecision in Dermal Filling: A Comparison Between Needle and Cannula When Using Soft Tissue Fillers
BACKGROUND: Precise implantation of soft tissue fillers to treat the signs of aging is crucial for patient safety and the best aesthetic outcome. Injections are performed commonly with either needles ...
Read MoreFactors Affecting the Rheological Measurement of Hyaluronic Acid Gel Fillers
BACKGROUND: With the number of available dermal fillers increasing, so is the demand for scientifically based comparisons, often with rheological properties in focus. Since analytical results are alwa...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Multi-Modal Facial Serum That Addresses Hyaluronic Acid Levels in Skin
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA), the major glycosaminoglycan present in the human skin, is a key contributor to water retention and mechanical support in skin. The level, size, and functionality of c...
Read MoreLong-term Comparison of a Large Spot Vacuum Assisted Handpiece vs the Small Spot Size Traditional Handpiece of the 800 nm Diode Laser
BACKGROUND The 800 nm long-pulsed diode laser machine is safe and effective for permanent hair reduction. Traditionally, most long-pulsed diode lasers used for hair removal had a relatively small spot...
Read MoreDiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin Tightening of the Upper Arms and Abdomen
BACKGROUND: The collagen-stimulating properties of Radiesse® (calcium hydroxylapatite, CaHA) can be used for skin-tightening procedures by hyper-diluting the product with lidocaine or saline. OBJE...
Read MoreTreatment of Rosacea With Concomitant Use of Topical Ivermectin 1% Cream and Brimonidine 0.33% Gel: A Randomized, Vehicle-controlled Study
BACKGROUND: There is currently a lack of data on the simultaneous treatment of different features of rosacea. Individually, ivermectin 1% (IVM) cream and brimonidine 0.33% (BR) gel have demonstrated e...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Desoximetasone 0.25% Spray in Adult Atopic Dermatitis Subjects: Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disorder. One of the most disturbing symptoms of AD is pruritus. The first line treatment for AD is topical corticosteroid...
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Features
NEWS, VIEWS, AND REVIEWS: A Tool for My Laser Practice I Simply Can’t Do Without: Shining a Light on My Favorite Light (Source)
With laser surgery, what you see is what you get. Visualizing the target for treatment, be it a port-wine stain, a cluster of spider veins, a tattoo or freckles, or simply photodamaged skin requires s...
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Case Reports
Successful Treatment of Keloid With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser and Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery of Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment in an African-American Man
Keloids are fibrous growths that occur as a result of abnormal response to dermal injury. Keloids are cosmetically disfiguring and may impair function, often resulting in decreased patient quality-of-...
Read MoreMild to Moderate Dysphagia Following Very Low-dose Abobotulinumtoxin A for Platysmal Bands
Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) can be a safe and successful off-label treatment of vertical platysma bands of various severities. Due to risk of the botulinum toxin diffusing to the underlying anatomic s...
Read MoreLifting the Lower Face With an Absorbable Polydioxanone (PDO) Thread
Traditional rejuvenation techniques include chemical peels, rhytidectomy of the skin, laser resurfacing, injection of dermal fillers and neurotoxins, and invasive surgical procedures. Patients with br...
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