Found 224 articles for: "skincare"
Cutaneous Photoaging: A Notable Pattern of Distribution of Lentigines on the Face
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 755 | Copyright © July 2020
Importance: Facial lentigines are a common patient complaint encountered in general and cosmetic dermatology practices. Lentigines are a marker of photoaging and understanding their d...
Read MoreConsensus on Neonatal Through Preadolescent Acne
June 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 592 | Copyright © June 2020
Background: Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological disorder. Pediatric acne may be a manifestation of the underlying pathology and can occur in the first weeks, months, or ye...
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 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 MoreCME: Re-examining the Optimal Use of Neuromodulators and the Changing Landscape: A Consensus Panel Update
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 35 | Copyright © April 2020
Since initial US Food and Drug Administration approval of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) for aesthetic use in 2002, clinical evidence and experience with BoNT-A and understanding of facial anatomy ha...
Read MoreMultidisciplinary Real-World Experience With Bilastine, a Second Generation Antihistamine
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 145 | Copyright © February 2020
Introduction: Allergic conditions frequently require treatment with antihistamines. First-generation antihistamines can potentially in-terfere with restful sleep, cause “mo...
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...
Read MoreConsensus Recommendations for 4th Generation Non-Microneedling Monopolar Radiofrequency for Skin Tightening: A Delphi Consensus Panel
January 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 20 | Copyright © January 2020
IMPORTANCE: The demand for non-invasive methods for facial and body rejuvenation has experienced exponential growth over the last two decades. While multiple treatment systems exist, device specific g...
Read MoreGene Expression Studies Pertaining to Extracellular Matrix Integrity and Remodeling: Nuances and Pitfalls of In Vitro Investigations
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1255 | Copyright © December 2019
Anti-aging strategies using topicals with active agents demand validation and proof of efficacy. One investigation in this realm involves gene expression testing. This study undertakes gene expression...
Read MoreEvaluation of Efficacy of a Skin Care Regimen Containing Methyl Estradiolpropanoate (MEP) for Treating Estrogen Deficient Skin
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1226 | Copyright © December 2019
BACKGROUND: Aging is a complex process due to the interplay of intrinsic factors (such as genetics and hormones) and extrinsic factors (including ultraviolet radiation and pollution). A significant ca...
Read MoreIntralesional Steroids for the Management of Periorificial Granulomatous Dermatitis
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Features | 955 | Copyright © September 2019
A42-year-old male with skin type I and a history of rosacea and eczema presented with crusting, erythema, and pustules distributed on the left oral commissure. Angular cheilitis was diagnosed and regu...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Female African American Facial Aesthetic Patient
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 858 | Copyright © September 2019
Background: The patient populations seeking facial aesthetic treatments is expanding in terms of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. While treatment of facial aging ...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Female Asian American Facial Aesthetic Patient
July 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 633 | Copyright © July 2019
Background: As facial aesthetic procedures have become more widely accepted, the racial and ethnic diversity of aesthetic patient populations has increased. Asian Americ...
Read MoreConnecting the Dots: From Skin Barrier Dysfunction to Allergic Sensitization, and the Role of Moisturizers in Repairing the Skin Barrier
June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 581 | Copyright © June 2019
The skin is one of the largest immunologic organs in the body and a continuous target for allergic and immunologic responses. Impairment of the skin barrier increases the likelihood of external antige...
Read MoreOptimizing Patient Outcomes by Customizing Treatment With Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization: Gold Standard Consensus Guidelines from an Expert Panel
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 426 | Copyright © May 2019
Background: Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) has emerged as a safe and reliable means for lifting and tightening lax skin. Although patients may present with similar age-related chan...
Read MoreNon-Surgical Fat Reduction and Topical Modulation of Adipose Tissue Physiology
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 375 | Copyright © April 2019
Non-surgical fat reduction procedures have gained in popularity over the past few years and remain in great demand. The process results in accumulation of breakdown products, lipid droplets, that are...
Read MoreA Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Body Treatment in Combination With Cryolipolysis Procedures
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 342 | Copyright © April 2019
Background: Non-surgical fat reduction through cold application, cryolipolysis, is an extremely popular procedure. Apoptosis of the fat cell content may take around 3 months to resolve.
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Read MoreClinical Evidence of Dermal and Epidermal Restructuring from a Biologically Active Growth Factor Serum for Skin Rejuvenation
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 290 | Copyright © March 2019
Background: Topical skin care products use various technologies to promote skin repair. Growth factors of human, animal, and plant-derived origins have clinically demonstrated the ability to repair...
Read MoreVehicles Always Matter
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 99 | Copyright © February 2019
It has been said that the best treatment for a given patient is the one that the patient will actually use. The comment, often spoken with humor, actually underscores several important aspects of derm...
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