Issue Archive
January 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 1
Editorials
Objective Facial Assessment With Artificial Intelligence: Introducing the Facial Aesthetic Index and Facial Youthfulness Index
Natural Weight Loss or "Ozempic Face": Demystifying A Social Media Phenomenon
New patients turning to semaglutide (Ozempic® and Wegovy®), a glucagon-like-peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist, for weight loss, have captivated social media platforms. Wegovy® carries a Unit...
Read MoreFactors Impacting New Drug Adoption in the Clinical Setting: A Survey of Dermatologists
Oral Minoxidil Media Coverage: The Impact on Patient Perceptions and Practitioner Approaches to Androgenetic Alopecia
The Potential Impact of Off-Label Medication Use on Patient Access: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Minoxidil Availability
Original Articles
Comparing the Efficacy and Tolerability of Moderate to Severe Hyperpigmentation and Skin Unevenness
Dyschromia is the result of irregular facial pigmentation. These cutaneous manifestations can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected, especially among females and skin of c...
Read MoreInternational Consensus on Anti-Aging Dermocosmetics and Skin Care for Clinical Practice Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method
Background: The objective was to provide international recommendations on anti-aging dermocosmetics for clinical practice starting with essential ingredients for protection and repair before working u...
Read MoreEvaluation of a Moisturizing Cream with 20% Urea for Keratosis Pilaris
Background: Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a benign dermatosis consisting of folliculocentric keratotic papules or pustules with surrounding erythema, often on proximal extensor surfaces of extremities. Ma...
Read MoreCurrent Landscape of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Use in the United States
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are among the most used fillers for soft-tissue augmentation. There are now many FDA-approved HA products, and the successful use of injectable HA fillers requ...
Read MoreValidation of a Midfacial Scale and Its Use in a Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded Study of CPM-HA-V
Background: Age-related loss of midfacial contour is frequently corrected using dermal fillers. A validated photonumeric scale is beneficial when evaluating post-treatment aesthetic improvement. Obje...
Read MoreRevolutionizing Neck Rejuvenation: ABO Botulinum Toxin A Solution in Multipoint Technique and NASHA Gel Skinbooster
Background: Neck rejuvenation is an increasingly sought-after cosmetic procedure that offers a versatile solution to address various aging-related concerns in the neck area. Because it is non-surgical...
Read MoreA Two-Stage Injection Technique and Dose-Ranging Study Using High-Dose AbobotulinumtoxinA for Treating Platysmal Bands
Background: AbobotulinumtoxinA (aboBoNT-A) is useful for the treatment of platysmal banding. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a standardized 2-staged injection technique using high dose...
Read MoreEffectiveness and Safety of Sculptra Poly-L-Lactic Acid Injectable Implant in the Correction of Cheek Wrinkles
Background: The current study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Sculptra injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA) treatment in correcting cheek wrinkles compared with a no-treatment contr...
Read MoreA Retrospective Analysis of Patient Satisfaction With a Graft-Based Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedure Using a Modified Surgical Rhinoplasty Module
Non-surgical rhinoplasty, also known as liquid or injection rhinoplasty, utilizes hyaluronic acid-based fillers to offer a minimally invasive alternative to surgical rhinoplasty. Patient goals for inj...
Read MoreOptimized Patient Outcomes With the Novel Modality of Corrective Chemical Peel and Neurotoxin on Same-Day Treatment
Background: This study was conducted to improve standards of care in the cosmetic treatment of sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. Chemical Peels and Neurotoxins have been traditionally used cosmeti...
Read MoreQuantifiable Changes in the Submental Area and Mandible Border After Dual-Modality Treatment With ATX-101 and VYC-20L for Overall Improvement in Jawline Contour
Background: A phase 4, prospective, open-label, multicenter study showed that treatment with deoxycholic acid injections (ATX-10) followed by a hyaluronic acid filler (VYC-20L) is safe and effective f...
Read MoreDifferentiation of NASHA and OBT Hyaluronic Acid Gels According to Strength, Flexibility, and Associated Clinical Significance
Background: With a wide range of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler products available, knowledge of gel characteristics is a key part of tailoring treatments to each patient's aesthetic goals. This paper pr...
Read MoreExtension Phase of a Multi-Center, Randomized, Blinded Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Topical Product for Facial Dyschromia
Background: Dyschromia can be associated with increased production and/or reduced clearance of pigmentation in the skin. Multiple pathways are involved in causality. A novel topical product was recent...
Read MoreIntegrated Short-Term and Long-Term Efficacy of Topical Clascoterone Cream 1% in Patients Aged 12 Years or Older With Acne Vulgaris
Background: Clascoterone cream 1% is approved for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients aged 12 years or older based on results from two identical pivotal Phase 3 trials. Integrated efficacy of c...
Read MoreValidating the Reliability and Clinical Relevance of a Nasolabial Fold Photonumeric Scale
Background: The use of tissue fillers to treat age-related deepening of the nasolabial fold (NLF) has increased and become the standard clinical approach, creating a need for evidence-based, objective...
Read MorePromoting a Healthy Skin Barrier Using Skin Care in People With Mature Skin Xerosis
Introduction: Most people are living into their sixties and beyond. Fundamental changes in chronologically aged skin have significant and widespread dermatological implications. This review discusses ...
Read MoreRevisiting the Anchor Flap for Nasal Defects: How It Fits in the Current Reconstruction Paradigm
The anchor or Peng flap, first described in 1987, has not been comprehensively discussed in the literature since 2008. The anchor flap is worth revisiting as a useful advancement-rotation ...
Read MoreThe Importance of Photoaging Prevention in All Skin Types: An Update on Current Advancements
Light from across the electromagnetic spectrum, including ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light, can cause detrimental cutaneous effects including photocarcinogenesis and photoaging. Traditional an...
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Features
Applications of Bioactive Peptides in Dermatology
The 200-Year Timeline on Botulinum Toxin: From Biologic Poison to Wonder Drug
The history of botulinum toxin dates back to the late 1700s, when food preparation, storage, and later canning practices led to outbreaks of botulism across Europe and the United States. It is from th...
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Case Reports
Post-Hyaluronic Acid Filler Reaction Treated With Abrocitinib: A Case Report
Post-hyaluronic acid filler nodules are uncommon, unpredictable complications that present a challenge to clinical therapy. We report a case of a female in her fifties who developed edema and nodules ...
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