Found 581 articles for: "collagen"
Human Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Subcutaneous Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum in Women
September 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 852 | Copyright © September 2020
Background: Clostridium collagenase histolyticum (CCH) is being evaluated in women as a cellulite treatment.
Objective: To report preclinical safety and h...
Read MoreComplication of Soft Tissue Fillers: Prevention and Management Review
September 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 829 | Copyright © September 2020
The use of dermal fillers has increased manifold over the past decade, which has been attributed to the ever-increasing need of the population for being young. Fillers have become quite popular both a...
Read MoreARTICLE: The 1440 nm and 1927 nm Nonablative Fractional Diode Laser: Current Trends and Future Directions
August 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 8 | Supplement Individual Articles | s3 | Copyright © August 2020
Clinical characteristics of skin exposed to ultraviolet and infrared radiation include dryness, dyschromia, laxity, roughness, sallowness, scaling, telangiectasia, and wrinkles. Fractional photothermo...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: The 1440 nm and 1927 nm Nonablative Fractional Diode Laser: Current Trends and Future Directions
August 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 8 | Department | s1 | Copyright © August 2020
Clinical characteristics of skin exposed to ultraviolet and infrared radiation include dryness, dyschromia, laxity, roughness, sallowness, scaling, telangiectasia, and wrinkles. Fractional photothermo...
Read MoreThe State of Sunscreens in the US: Caveat Emptor
August 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 8 | Features | 799 | Copyright © August 2020
Impact of Iron-Oxide Containing Formulations Against Visible Light-Induced Skin Pigmentation in Skin of Color Individuals
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 712 | Copyright © July 2020
Visible light (400–700nm), which contributes to 45% of solar radiation, contributes to skin darkening and worsening of dyschromias, particularly in individuals with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I...
Read MoreThe Utility of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Alopecia
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 736 | Copyright © July 2020
Importance: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a novel therapy for alopecia. Although the use of PRP remains under investigation, medical practitioners administer PRP for hair regrowth wit...
Read MoreA Review of Vitamin D and Scarring: The Potential for New Therapeutics
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 742 | Copyright © July 2020
Introduction: Recent research on vitamin D has shown that the fat-soluble micronutrient has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative effects in cells and tissues. Dur...
Read MoreDevelopment of a Photonumeric Lip Health Scale
June 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 632 | Copyright © June 2020
Background: The lips are important facial anatomic features with particular vulnerability to environmental damage, yet they have received little attention in the dermatologic literatu...
Read MoreTreatment of Moderate to Severe Acne and Scars With a 650-Microsecond 1064-nm Laser and Isotretinoin
June 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 646 | Copyright © June 2020
Background: Laser procedures for acne and acne scars have traditionally been postponed for at least 6 to 8 months after the end of systemic isotretinoin therapy. Lower dosages with mo...
Read MoreImproving the Appearance of Surgical Facial Scars With IncobotulinumtoxinA and Microneedling
June 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 611 | Copyright © June 2020
Background: The appearance of post-surgical scars on the face is a major concern for surgeons and a source of anxiety for patients after Mohs surgery due to nonmelanoma skin cancer (N...
Read MoreA Double-Blind, Comparative Clinical Study of Newly Formulated Retinol Serums vs Tretinoin Cream in Escalating Doses: A Method for Rapid Retinization With Minimized Irritation
June 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 625 | Copyright © June 2020
Objective: The goal of this 12 week, double-blinded, controlled, clinical study was to compare the efficacy, tolerability, and consumer acceptance of three novel retinol serums to tre...
Read MoreTreatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia by Laser Modalities: A Review of the Literature and Presentation of Our Experience With Erbium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Er:YAG)
May 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 5 | Features | 547 | Copyright © May 2020
Introduction: Sebaceous hyperplasia (SH) is a common skin presentation in adults. Due to their unwanted yellow papular appearance, patients may desire their removal. Although several ...
Read MoreCME/CE: ABOUT FACE: Navigating Neuromodulators and Injection Techniques for Optimal Results
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 300 | Copyright © April 2020
Interest in the cosmetic use of neuromodulators for facial rejuvenation is increasing among physicians, other practitioners, and patients alike, and an expanding array of formulations and reported app...
Read MoreDeveloping a Topical Adjunct to Injectable Procedures
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 398 | Copyright © April 2020
Injectable procedures have come to play an enormous part in everyday aesthetic medical practice. Whether its use is directed at volumizing with fillers, decreasing volume using enzymes, skin-tightenin...
Read MoreLight Emitting Diode Phototherapy for Skin Aging
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 359 | Copyright © April 2020
Skin aging is associated with changes that include atrophy, pigmentation, decreased ability for wound healing, and rhytides. Recently, there has been growing research interest and consumer demand for ...
Read MoreCombination of Calcium Hydroxylapatite Diluted With Normal Saline and Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization for Skin Tightening
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 405 | Copyright © April 2020
Background/Objectives: Treatment options for the correction of age-related changes in skin include the use of energy-based devices and dermal fillers. In this study, we evaluate the c...
Read MoreSafety of Combining Facial Lifting with Suspension Threads and Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 367 | Copyright © April 2020
Suspension threads are used to lift lax facial skin; however, there is concern about the safety of combining suspension threads with microfocused ultrasound (MFU) as it may change the structure and in...
Read MoreThread Lifts: A Critical Analysis of Treatment Modalities
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 413 | Copyright © April 2020
Background: Thread lifting procedure was developed to reverse the aging process and restore youthful appearance by retightening and lifting the skin. Different models of absorbable an...
Read MoreA Supersaturated Oxygen Emulsion for Wound Care and Skin Rejuvenation
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 250 | Copyright © March 2020
Although oxygen is essential for proper wound healing, wounds are often hypoxic with diminished oxygen delivery to the healing tissue. Since oxygenation of the outer layers of skin is almost exclusive...
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