Issue Archive
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9
Editorials
Approach to Skin Lightening in Patients With Melasma
I read with interest the informative article by Spencer et al1 that describes the efficacious use as a novel skin lightening agent (LumaPro-C) for the treatment of patients with melasma....
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Original Articles
Managing Seborrheic Keratosis: Evolving Strategies and Optimal Therapeutic Outcomes
Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is the most common skin tumor seen by dermatologists in everyday practice. Although the lesions are mostly benign, many patients still elect to have asymptomatic SK removed. ...
Read MoreEvaluation of Men’s Trends and Experiences in Aesthetic Treatment
Men’s interest and participation in cosmetic procedures has increased in recent years; however, the factors that motivate or discourage men from undergoing these procedures is not well understo...
Read MoreRheological Properties of Several Hyaluronic Acid-Based Gels: A Comparative Study
Background: Adding lidocaine to hyaluronic acid (HA)-based gels appeared to modify their rheological properties, in the view of the first author. Objective: This paper sought to compare the rheologic...
Read MoreThe Potential Role of Botulinum Toxin in Improving Superficial Cutaneous Scarring: A Review
Botulinum toxins have been utilized in a number of cosmetic and therapeutic applications. One of the more novel uses of botulinum toxin involves its use to mitigate the effects of superficial cutaneou...
Read MoreThree-Dimensional Analysis of Minimally Invasive Vacuum-Assisted Subcision Treatment of Cellulite
Introduction: This was a prospective non-randomized observational study of female subjects seeking treatment for cellulite who were consecutively enrolled into a registry. The objective was to evaluat...
Read MoreAssessing the Potential Role for Topical Melatonin in an Antiaging Skin Regimen
Background: Melatonin is an endogenous hormone commonly associated with regulation of sleep. However, over the last two decades, research has elucidated a range of effects associated with the compound...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Face Study of the Efficacy of Topical Epidermal Growth Factor for the Treatment of Melasma
Introduction: Melasma is a condition in which patients develop symmetric, reticulated, hyperpigmented macules and patches on the face which is thought to be the result of ultraviolet (UV) exposure and...
Read MoreClinical Efficacy of a Novel Two-Part Skincare System on Pollution-Induced Skin Damage
Introduction: Air pollution continues to be a global health concern and recent studies have shown that air pollutants can cause skin damage and skin aging through several pathways that induce oxidativ...
Read MoreUsing a New Photo Scale to Compare Product Integration of Different Hyaluronan-Based Fillers After Injection in Human Ex Vivo Skin
Background: The rheological properties of HA products have been investigated thoroughly, and these properties have been used to predict the clinical performance of HA fillers. It has been suggested th...
Read MoreOnce-Daily Oral Sarecycline 1.5 mg/kg/day Is Effective for Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris: Results from Two Identically Designed, Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trials
Background: Side effects may limit the use of current tetracycline-class antibiotics for acne. Objective: Evaluate the efficacy and safety of once-daily sarecycline, a novel, narrow-spectrum tetracycl...
Read MoreA Single Site, Open Label Clinical Trial, Evaluating the Duration, Efficacy, and Safety of a Novel Lip Plumper
Introduction: Lip plumpers are topical agents that offer immediate, but temporary, volumization of the lips. While these products are becoming increasingly popular and are available at multiple retail...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence for the Objective Evaluation of Acne Investigator Global Assessment
Introduction: The evaluation of Acne using ordinal scales reflects the clinical perception of severity but has shown low reproducibility both intra- and inter-rater. In this study, we investigated if ...
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Features
A Comparative Analysis of Electric and Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices on the Market
Microneedling was first described in 1995 by Orentreich and Orentreich for the treatment of atrophic scars and wrinkles.1 The local injury induced by dermal penetration of microneedling causes release...
Read MoreFacial Volumetric Structural Rejuvenation: A Natural Approach to Restoring Youthfulness and Preventing Aging
When rejuvenating the face with soft tissue fillers, one must consider its structural framework, and patient specific goals/needs holistically to achieve natural results....
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