Found 581 articles for: "collagen"
A Novel Skin Moisture Management Strategy
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 752 | Copyright © July 2021
An important function of skin is prevention of water loss. When the normal skin barrier breaks down, strategies to treat dry skin include occlusives and humectants. An important physiological process ...
Read MoreCommonly Used Over the Counter Therapies for Hair Growth in Skin of Color: An Evidenced-Based Review
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 726 | Copyright © July 2021
Background: Given the immense psychosocial effects of hair loss as well as patient preference for treatment type, it is common for patients to turn to alternative medicine to improve ...
Read MoreRevisiting the Skin Health and Beauty Pyramid: A Clinically Based Guide to Selecting Topical Skincare Products
June 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 695 | Copyright © June 2021
The original article “The Skin Health and Beauty Pyramid” was published in 2014. In the last 7 years, many new skin care innovations have been developed that were not available at the time...
Read MoreBotulinum Neurotoxin Type A as an Adjuvant to Reduce Scarring After Dermatological Surgery
June 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 677 | Copyright © June 2021
Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) is thought to have biological effects beyond muscle paralysis, including direct effects on wound healing. This provides a potential rationale for adjuvant intraderm...
Read MoreCell-Free Blood Cell Secretome (BCS) Counteracts Skin Aging and Restores Firmness and Elasticity
June 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 682 | Copyright © June 2021
Background: Blood Cell Secretome, BCS (also Autologous Conditioned Serum, ACS) is efficacious in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It contains inflammation resolving cytokines, ...
Read MoreBovine Colostrum, Telomeres, and Skin Aging
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 538 | Copyright © May 2021
Background: Applied topically, growth factors, cytokines, and other components in bovine colostrum are known to affect collagen biosynthesis, thus offering promise as a therapeutic mo...
Read MoreAnatomical Definition of the Target Structures of a Jet-Based Tissue Penetration
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Features | 571 | Copyright © May 2021
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Poly-L-Lactic acid for Treatment of Cellulite in the Lower Extremities
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 529 | Copyright © May 2021
Background: Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable volumizer with biostimulatory properties used for volumetric structural rejuvenation in patients with facial fat volume loss but...
Read MoreProspective Clinical Trial Evaluating the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Chest Rejuvenation
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 534 | Copyright © May 2021
Background: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is indicated for correcting moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds. Hyperdilute CaHA is increasingly being used for stimulating neocol...
Read MoreCarboxytherapy Mask as Post Nanofractional Radiofrequency Treatment for Improvement of Facial Skin Quality and Photoaging
April 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 461 | Copyright © April 2021
Background: Skin rejuvenation can be achieved with minimally invasive treatments using energy-based devices that feature reduced side effects and downtime. Post-treatment care is key ...
Read MoreA Systematic Review on the Treatment of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
April 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 467 | Copyright © April 2021
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign skin condition that is primarily reported in skin of color patients. While prevalent, treatment options are limited and the benign course of DPNs may cause ...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Flexible Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Lip and Perioral Enhancement
April 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 402 | Copyright © April 2021
Background: Since lips have a significant role in facial aesthetic perception, lip augmentation is an increasingly popular aest...
Read MoreNovel Facial Treatment Regimen Improves Aging Skin Appearance
March 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 274 | Copyright © March 2021
Background: Skin care regimens with multiple active ingredients offer a multimodal approach to anti-aging treatments.
Objective: The objective of this research ...
Read MoreInflammaging in Dermatology: A New Frontier for Research
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 144 | Copyright © February 2021
As humans age, our ability to manage certain types of inflammation is reduced. As a result, we experience chronic, low-grade inflammation, which has been termed “inflammaging”. This type o...
Read MoreIntralesional 5-Fluorouracil for Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Systematic Review
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 192 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Surgical excision is the paradigm treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), however intralesional fluorouracil (IL 5-FU) is an efficacious alternative and supe...
Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of a Novel Topical Treatment for Neck: A Randomized, Double-blind, Regimen-Controlled Study
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 184 | Copyright © February 2021
The neck plays a telling role as an age indicator. Due to its anatomy and function, neck skin ages differently than facial skin and special considerations need to be taken when providing treatment. A ...
Read MoreDifferences in Depression and Distress Between Acne Patients on Isotretinoin vs Oral Antibiotics
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 172 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Little is known regarding differential effects of systemic anti-acne treatments on mental health.
Objective: To determine whether differences exist ...
Read MoreNew Protocol for Long-Term Results With a Multi-Pulse Nd:YAG Laser for Melasma Treatment: A Descriptive Cohort Study
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 150 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Melasma is a photoaging condition with a typical clinical and histological pattern under a genetic and epigenetic context. Over the years, many treatments modalities have ...
Read MoreIntense Pulsed Light: A Methodical Approach to Understanding Clinical Endpoints
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 203 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-coherent polychromatic broadband filtered flashlamp that emits light in the spectrum of approximately 400–1200 nm. Its effects on...
Read MoreAesthetic ONE21 Technique for Injecting IncobotulinumtoxinA into the Forehead: Initial Experience With 86 Patients
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 31 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Treatment of upper facial lines is a common aesthetic practice; however, there is limited information on systematic tailored approaches for the treatment of forehead wrink...
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