Found 581 articles for: "collagen"
The Use of the 300 Microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Keloids
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1256 | Copyright © November 2013
BACKGROUND: Keloids can be quite resistant to conventional methods of treatment. A wide range of treatment modalities exists, often with suboptimal results, recurrences, and adverse events occurring. ...
Read MoreQuantitative & Qualitative Evaluation of the Efficacy of a 1440 nm Nd:YAG Laser With Novel Bi-Directional Optical Fiber in the Treatment of Cellulite as Measured by 3-Dimensional Surface Imaging
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1224 | Copyright © November 2013
BACKGROUND: Cellulite gives the skin surface an orange peel or mattress-like appearance thought to be caused by expansion of subcutaneous fat, fibrotic septae and, dermal laxity and atrophy.
OB...
Read MoreNovel Nonablative Radio-Frequency Rejuvenation Device Applied to the Neck and Jowls: Clinical Evaluation and 3-Dimensional Image Analysis
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1215 | Copyright © November 2013
OBJECTIVE: To use 3D photography to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a novel radiofrequency delivery device used to improve the appearance of rhytids and laxity of the face and neck.
STUDY DE...
Read MoreHistological and Electron Microscopic Analysis of Fractional Micro-Plasma Radio-Frequency Technology Effects
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1210 | Copyright © November 2013
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this explorative study was to investigate the histological effects of a novel micro-plasma radio-frequency technology for skin rejuvenation the assessment of different parameter...
Read MoreExcel V Roundtable
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Features | 1231 | Copyright © November 2013
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Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas MD PhD holds three Harvard degrees, an extensive 20+ year background in research, and runs clinical and laboratory...
Read MoreMinimizing Skin Cancer Surgical Scars Using Ablative Fractional Er:Yag Laser Treatment
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Case Reports | 1171 | Copyright © October 2013
BACKGROUND and OBJECTIVE: Scars from skin cancer surgery on the face can be quite prominent and not easily obscured by makeup. This report evaluates the use of an ablative fractional Er:YAG laser devi...
Read MoreFocal Acne Scar Treatment (FAST), a New Approach to Atrophic Acne Scars: A Case Series
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1163 | Copyright © October 2013
BACKGROUND: Acne scars are a common concern in dermatology. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is a recent addition in our armamentarium of treatment options for acne scars and has been shown to be an e...
Read MoreCurcumin: A Novel Treatment for Skin-Related Disorders
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1131 | Copyright © October 2013
Curcumin, or diferuloylmethane, is a crystalline compound which gives the East Asian spice turmeric its bright yellow color. The medicinal properties of this spice have been referenced in numerous cou...
Read MoreNutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1104 | Copyright © October 2013
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Nutrition has long been associated with skin health, beauty, integrity and aging through multiple pathways and cofactors implicated in skin biology. The onset and clinical course of...
Read MoreMicroRNA-29 and an Integrated Understanding of Atrial Fibrillation
October 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 10 | Editorials | 1083 | Copyright © October 2013
Surgical Corner. Evaluation of the Wound Healing Response After Deep Dermal Heating by Fractional Micro-needle Radiofrequency Device: Animal Study
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1044 | Copyright © September 2013
BACKGROUND: Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedles (FRM) are minimally invasive devices that use inserting bipolar radiofrequency for deep dermal heating, has been introduced. We investigated the tiss...
Read MoreCalcium Hydroxylapatite Filler: An Overview of Safety and Tolerability
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 996 | Copyright © September 2013
Soft tissue fillers are becoming increasingly important as nonsurgical treatment options for facial rejuvenation. Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is an injectable dermal filler that contains uniform Ca...
Read MoreStabilized Hyaluronic Acid-based Gel of Non-animal Origin for Skin Rejuvenation: Face, Hand, and Decolletage
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 990 | Copyright © September 2013
BACKGROUND: Mid-dermal injection of stabilized hyaluronic acid (HA) is well established as a treatment to reduce the effects of skin aging.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and safety of a stab...
Read MoreA Novel, Multistep, Combination Facial Rejuvenation Procedure for Treatment of the Whole Face With IncobotulinumtoxinA, and Two Dermal Fillers- Calcium Hydroxylapatite and a Monophasic, Polydensified Hyaluronic Acid
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 978 | Copyright © September 2013
Facial aging is a three-dimensional process, and facial rejuvenation procedures intended to reverse the effects of aging need to address this by combining products that relax hyperkinetic musculature,...
Read MoreNatural Ingredients in Atopic Dermatitis and Other Inflammatory Skin Disease
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Supplement Individual Articles | 128 | Copyright © September 2013
Active naturals in dermatology have been experiencing a renaissance. Many of the naturals that have been known for centuries to be effective for various skin conditions have now been scientifically va...
Read MoreThe Biological Rationale for Use of Vitamin D Analogs in Combination With Corticosteroids for the Topical Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
August 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 129 | Copyright © August 2013
Topical corticosteroids and vitamin D analogs are well established as safe and effective first-line treatments for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. They act via distinct and complementary mechanisms...
Read MoreA Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial of 20% Alpha/Poly Hydroxy Acid Cream to Reduce Scaling of Lesions Associated With Moderate, Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
August 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 855 | Copyright © August 2013
BACKGROUND: Salicylic acid is a topical keratolytic agent used to reduce scaling and hyperkeratosis associated with psoriasis vulgaris. However, its use is limited due to potential systemic toxicity. ...
Read MoreCurrent Methods for Photodynamic Therapy in the US: Comparison of MAL/PDT and ALA/PDT
August 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 925 | Copyright © August 2013
There is some debate regarding the rate of progression of actinic keratosis (AK) into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).1-4 However, it is clear that treatment for AK lesions is warranted. Results from nu...
Read MoreTreatment of Acne Scars With Hyaluronic Acid: An Improved Approach
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 121 | Copyright © July 2013
BACKGROUND: Acne scarring is a prevalent and challenging cosmetic issue, which is often addressed by multiple modalities. A low-viscosity non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) dermal filler, i...
Read MoreSurgical Corner: A Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Cyanoacrylate Glue Devices in the Closure of Surgical Wounds
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 810 | Copyright © July 2013
BACKGROUND: The use of medical adhesives for topical wound closure is gaining in popularity over conventional wound closure materials such as sutures and staples. Adhesives provide advantages in both...
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