Issue Archive
March 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 3
Original Articles
Increase in Collagen Turnover Induced by Intradermal Injection of Carbon Dioxide in Rats
Introduction: Results from clinical observations have demonstrated that percutaneous infiltration of carbon dioxide improves the appearance of the skin in adjacent areas. No studies have been found i...
Read MoreDermatological Implications of Skeletal Aging: A Focus on Supraperiosteal Volumizationfor Perioral Rejuvenation
It is becoming widely accepted that volume changes in the skin and soft tissue contribute greatly to age-related facial reshaping. A significant contribution to these volume changes is the loss of cr...
Read MoreBotulinum Toxin Type A Versus Topical 20% Aluminum Chloride for the Treatment of Moderate to SeverePrimary Focal Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Severe hyperhidrosis affects 2.8% of the population and can be emotionally devastating. First-line therapy employs topical agents such as aluminum chloride (AC), but efficacy and tolerability vary wi...
Read MoreHistological and Clinical Studies on the Effects of Low to Medium Level Infrared Light Therapy on Humanand Mouse Skin
Background and Objective: Deep heating or denaturation of collagen has been reported to be necessary for nonablative skin rejuvenation. The purpose of this study was to examine whether thermally dama...
Read MoreLip Augmentation and Rejuvenation Using a Novel, Porcine Collagen-Derived Filler
Proportionally projecting feminine lips are considered attractive sexually. With aging, predictable changes occur in the lips, which often prompt women to seek lip rejuvenation for enhancement. Altho...
Read MoreUtilization of Narrow-Band Ultraviolet Light B Therapy and Etanercept for the Treatment of Psoriasis(UNITE): Efficacy, Safety, and Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background: Moderate to severe psoriasis is a significant inflammatory disease that frequently requires systemic therapies to effectively treat the underlying disorder. Etanercept and narrow-band ult...
Read MoreA Pilot Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Monochromatic Excimer Light in the Treatmentof Vitiligo
Background and Objective: According to a European pilot study, the 308-nanometer (nm) Excilite μâ„¢ (DEKA, Florence, Italy) system may be a promising tool for patients with vitiligo by offer...
Read MoreHydrocortisone Butyrate 0.1% Lotion in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Subjects
Background: Hydrocortisone butyrate (HCB) is currently marketed as a cream, ointment, and solution. A new lotion formulation of hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% (Locoid® lotion) has been developed and...
Read MoreSkin Rejuvenation in Asian Skin: The Analysis of Clinical Effects and Basic Mechanisms of IntensePulsed Light
Background: Skin aging consists of photoaging and intrinsic aging. It is characterized clinically not only by rhytides, but also by pigmentary alterations and facial telangiectasias. There continues ...
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Features
Case Reports
Fast and Easy Treatment for Reduction of the Tyndall Effect Secondary to Cosmetic Use of Hyaluronic Acid
The use of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler substances for facial skin wrinkling and volume loss has become popular. With increasing use, physicians are likely to encounter side effects. One such side eff...
Read MoreErythromelalgia of the Ears: An Unusual Variant and Response to Therapy
Erythromelalgia is characterized by episodes of erythematous, warm, burning acral skin, which is exacerbated by heat and relieved by cold. Erythromelalgia usually affects the feet and/or hands but, a...
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma of the Vulva Presenting as Unilateral Pruritus
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy, which often occurs as a result of ultraviolet light on sun-exposed areas. A more rare location for the presentation of BCC is the non-s...
Read MoreInguinal Hyperhidrosis Misdiagnosed as Urinary Incontinence: Treatment With Botulinum Toxin A
Hyperhidrosis is a psychosocially embarrassing condition with a treatment history of varied success1, including topical application of antiperspirants with aluminum salts (eg, Drysol®), oral antic...
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