Issue Archive
January 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 1
Original Articles
Early Acne Improvements With Fixed-Combination Topical Therapy: Analysis of the First 4 Weeks of Treatment
Background: Acne treatment can take weeks to deliver noticeable improvements, which may diminish patients' perception of treatment effectiveness and undermine treatment adherence. Combination topical ...
Read MoreAcetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide: A Novel Cosmetic Anti-Inflammatory Peptide That Demonstrates Anti-Aging, Firming, and Lifting Benefits
Background: There is continuous demand for safe, effective cosmetic ingredients to treat the signs of aging skin, including fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, discoloration, laxity, and sagging. While...
Read MoreExpert Recommendations on the Use of a New Hyaluronic Acid Injectable for the Aesthetic Treatment of the Chin and Lower Face
The Restylane® portfolio of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers comprises a broad range of products, each with a unique combination of gel strength/firmness and flexibility. Restylane® Shaype™ ...
Read MoreManagement and Prevention of Neuromodulator Complications
The use of neuromodulators for cosmetic purposes has a remarkable safety record; nevertheless, unwanted effects can and do sometimes occur when neurotoxins are used for facial rejuvenation, such as ne...
Read MoreGene Analysis of Biostimulators: Poly-L-Lactic Acid Triggers Regeneration While Calcium Hydroxylapatite Induces Inflammation Upon Facial Injection
Background: Injectable biostimulator treatments stimulate endogenous collagen in aging skin, but whether they act through similar pathways is unknown. This study evaluates two biostimulatory agents' e...
Read MoreA Study of Glabellar Contraction Patterns in African Descendants
Background: Botulinum toxin is a well-established treatment for dynamic glabellar lines. Glabellar contraction patterns were described previously in the general Brazilian population and also among Kor...
Read MoreAssessing the Landscape of AI-Powered Patient Documentation in Dermatology
Background: The prevalence of burnout among United States (US) dermatologists has surged, reaching 49% in 2023, with a growing volume of bureaucratic tasks (eg, charting, paperwork) the leading factor...
Read MoreUtility of Adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Microneedling vs Microneedling Alone in the Treatment of Acne Scarring
Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide and affects a large population of patients. Post-acne scarring can pose a significant psychosocial burden on patients of all ages; there...
Read MoreExpert Roundtable on Skin Care Integration After Aesthetic Procedures: Consensus Recommendations
Currently, available technologies and procedures enable aesthetic dermatologists to provide their patients with beneficial treatment outcomes for a wide variety of skin conditions. These treatments ra...
Read MoreExosomes in Cosmetic Dermatology: A Review of Benefits and Challenges
Background: Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles (30-150 nm in size) that play a critical role in cellular communication, transporting proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids between cells. This lite...
Read MoreIntegrating Dermocosmetic Therapy for Acne: Addressing Severity Levels in Real-Life Experiences
Background: Acne is prevalent in approximately 80% of individuals aged 11 to 30 years, with scarring occurring in about 40% of cases. Early and sustained treatment is crucial for preventing acne scarr...
Read MoreGender, Racial, and Fitzpatrick Skin Type Representation in Melasma Clinical Trials
Melasma, a symmetric pigmentary disorder, is more prevalent in women and individuals with darker skin tones. Despite its global prevalence, there is a notable gap in the understanding of gender, racia...
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Features
Use of Bovine Xenografts for Nasal Defects After Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Background: Nasal defects after skin cancer excision can often be healed by second intention in certain circumstances. Objective: We aim to demonstrate the utility of bovine collagen xenografts in su...
Read MoreVessel-Targeting Therapies for the Management of Rosacea: A Review of Current Evidence
Delayed Inflammatory Reactions to Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Case Series of Novel Associations
Background: Delayed reactions to hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been reported following various immunologic and infectious triggers.
Aim: Herein, we describe cases of delayed immunologic reac...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Obesity: The Impact on Biologic Selection
Obesity is a multifactorial disease with a rapidly increasing global prevalence. Its etiology is driven by a chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. Excess energy is stored in ...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: Real-World Cases Using Topical Clascoterone Cream in Acne
Acne vulgaris affects approximately 80% of young adults and adolescents in the world. Acne presents as comedones, pustules, papules, and nodules on the face, chest, shoulders, or back. It can lead to ...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Psoriasis Is a Systemic Disease
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Real-World Cases of Clascoterone Topical Treatment for Acne and Related Disorders
Acne vulgaris affects approximately 80% of young adults and adolescents in the world. Acne presents as comedones, pustules, papules, and nodules on the face, chest, shoulders, or back. It can lead to ...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Psoriasis and Obesity: Optimizing Pharmacologic Treatment and Lifestyle Interventions
Obesity is a metabolic disease that is marked by excessive fat accumulation and is objectively defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2. Obesity is associated with several other comorbidities, ...
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