Found 583 articles for: "collagen"
Expert Consensus on Cosmetic Outcomes After Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
March 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 260 | Copyright © March 2017
Dermatologists treat actinic keratosis (AK) primarily because these lesions have the potential to progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Patients, on the other hand, generally seek treatment...
Read MoreComparison of Two Swiss-Designed Hyaluronic Acid Gels: Six-Month Clinical Follow-Up
February 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 154 | Copyright © February 2017
The aim of this paper is to compare 2 hyaluronic acid gel fillers from the same Swiss manufacturer and with the same indications: filling of line wrinkles and folds. The products differ by their cross...
Read MoreResident Rounds Part II: Injectables
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Features | 80 | Copyright © January 2017
Improved Neocollagenesis and Skin Mechanical Properties After Injection of Diluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite in the Neck and Décolletage:A Pilot Study
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 68 | Copyright © January 2017
BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA; Radiesse (R)) provides safe and effective correction of moderate-to-deep lines, volume replacement, lift and contour, and induction of neocollagenesis and ne...
Read MoreAn Anatomical Approach to Evaluating and Treating Cellulite
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 58 | Copyright © January 2017
Cellulite is the common rippling or dimpling of skin of the thighs and buttocks of women, formed from a confluence of skin laxity, tethering fibrous septa, and fat herniation. We describe an anatomica...
Read MoreNeck Contouring and Treatment of Submental Adiposity
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 54 | Copyright © January 2017
There have been many recent and significant innovations to the cosmetic physician’s repertoire for addressing excess submental fat and improving patients’ neck contour. These new techniques includ...
Read More1060 nm Diode Hyperthermic Laser Lipolysis:The Latest in Non-Invasive Body Contouring
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 48 | Copyright © January 2017
Non-invasive body contouring is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Using the 1060 nm diode laser to achieve hyperthermic temperatures within the adipose tissue with subsequent lipolys...
Read MoreFuture Applications of Deoxycholic Acid in Body Contouring
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 43 | Copyright © January 2017
Deoxycholic acid (KybellaTM, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA) is a novel injectable treatment used for the cosmetic reduction of redundant submental fat. By inducing adipose cell lysis, the soft ...
Read MoreOptimizing Injections of Poly-L-lactic Acid: The 6-Step Technique
December 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1550 | Copyright © December 2016
The authors present a reproducible and effective technique utilizing poly-L-lactic acid for panfacial revolumization. The variable dilution ratios, reconstitution times, injection techniques and rates...
Read MoreEfficacy of a Skin Condition-Adapted Solution for Xerosis and Itch Relief Associated With Aging
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 91 | Copyright © November 2016
In recent decades, the stratum corneum (SC), has been recognized for its multifunctional role in maintaining the homeostasis of the human epidermal barrier. A better understanding of the SC’s ab...
Read MoreRapid Improvement and Protective Effects of an Almond Oil-Based Ointment for Diaper Dermatitis
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 86 | Copyright © November 2016
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Newborns and babies are at risk of developing diaper dermatitis due to constant occlusion and exposure to irritants such as urine and feces. The aim of this study was to e...
Read MorePIPELINE PREVIEWS
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Features | 1469 | Copyright © November 2016
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatologic community. This department may include additional information from the...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Rhinophyma With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser in an African-American Man: Case Report and Review of Literature of Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment of Rhinophyma
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1465 | Copyright © November 2016
Rhinophyma, a late complication of rosacea (phymatous subtype), is a chronic, progressive dermatological condition. The classic pre- sentation of rhinophyma is nodular, thickened skin over the distal ...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Traumatic Onychodystrophy and Associated Pterygium Unguis With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser: Case Report and Review of the Literature
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1461 | Copyright © November 2016
Onychodystrophy is a common, chronic malformation of the nail that is aesthetically displeasing and can signi cantly impact patient quality-of-life. Onychodystrophy can be associated with pterygium un...
Read MoreSelf-Resolving Eruptive Keratoacanthomas After Full-Field Erbium Laser Resurfacing
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1453 | Copyright © November 2016
Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a subtype of squamous cell carcinoma whose development has been linked to excessive sun exposure, immunosuppression, and trauma. Given the rapidly expanding therapeutic armamen...
Read MoreComparative Results in Treatment of Keloids With Intralesional 5-FU/Kenalog, 5-FU/Verapamil, Enalapril Alone,Verapamil Alone, and Laser: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1442 | Copyright © November 2016
BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of keloids involves a hyperproliferative state due to molecular abnormalities, cellular driving pathways, such as TGF, VEGF, and the inactivation of proapoptotic genes. We...
Read MoreCombination Therapy for Acne Scarring: Personal Experience and Clinical Suggestions
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1413 | Copyright © November 2016
Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions seen by dermatologists. The cosmetic sequelae of severe acne, including scarring and pigmentation, have a profound psychological impact on those in ic...
Read MoreEvaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Low Fluence, Picopulsed, Alexandrite Laser in a Pico-Toning Technique With a Diffractive Lens Optic for the Treatment of Photodamage and Textural Improvement in “Off the Face” Applications
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1398 | Copyright © November 2016
BACKGROUND: The diffractive optic coupled with a picosecond pulsed alexandrite laser has been shown to effectively minimize pigmen- tation while improving the appearance of textural irregularities and...
Read MoreA Prospective Split-Face Study of the Picosecond Alexandrite Laser With Specialized Lens Array for Facial Photoaging in Chinese
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1390 | Copyright © November 2016
Background: A 755nm picosecond alexandrite laser with a diffractive lens array has been reported for the treatment of acne scar and photoaging with clinical ef cacy. In this study, we evaluated the ap...
Read MoreAcne Treatment With 3-Step Broadband Light Protocol
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1382 | Copyright © November 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: A new 3-step protocol using broadband light allows patients with moderate to severe in ammatory acne to avoid potential side effects of systemic acne treatments and the risks...
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