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A Randomized, Double-blind, Split-face Study Comparing the Efficacy and Tolerability of Three Retinol-based Products vs. Three Tretinoin-based Products in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Facial Photodamage
January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 24 | Copyright © January 2015
Retinol, has been shown to improve the appearance of photodamaged skin when applied topically, and is generally considered to be approximately ten times less potent than tretinoin. To assess this theo...
Read MoreSingle Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Lightening Product With and Without Iontophoresis versus Tretinoin and Vehicle for Hyperpigmentation
January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 13 | Copyright © January 2015
BACKGROUND: Hyperpigmentation is a common concern and has many causes including lentigines and melasma. Currently available topical products for hyperpigmentation are limited by their potential for ir...
Read MoreTherapeutic Update on the Treatment of Striae Distensae
January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Features | 11 | Copyright © January 2015
Should Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Be Diluted?
December 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1437 | Copyright © December 2014
Re-evaluating Treatment Targets in Acne Vulgaris: Adapting to a New Understanding of Pathophysiology
June 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 6 | Supplement Individual Articles | 57 | Copyright © June 2014
Two primary factors are changing current approaches to the management of acne vulgaris (AV): the continuously evolving role of Propionibacterium acnes in the pathophysiology of AV and recent ...
Read MorePipeline Previews
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Features | 93 | Copyright © January 2014
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 th...
Read MoreResident Rounds. Part I. Program Spotlight: Washington University School of Medicine
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Features | 76 | Copyright © January 2014
Resident Rounds is a section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residency training programs. Resident Rounds includes three sections: (1) a program spotlight, h...
Read MoreSuccessful Use of 1064 Nm Nd:YAG in Conjunction With 2790 Nm YSGG Ablative Laser for Traumatic Scarring
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 80 | Copyright © January 2014
Patients with traumatic scarring often seek both aesthetic and functional improvement and can be a challenge to treat; however, advances in laser and light technologies have helped to treat many of th...
Read MoreMidface and Perioral Volume Restoration: A Conversation Between the US and Italy
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 67 | Copyright © January 2014
BACKGROUND: There are numerous dermal fillers available to injectors in the US and Europe for the correction of age-related volume loss in the midface and perioral regions. Product availability differ...
Read MoreA Substitute for Skin Grafts, Flaps, or Internal Tissue Expanders in Scalp Defects Following Tumor Ablative Surgery
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 48 | Copyright © January 2014
BACKGROUND: The skin of the scalp is relatively thick, minimally mobile, with distinct hair distribution. TopClosure® is a novel device for skin stretching and secure wound closure.
OBJECTIVE...
Read MoreA Novel, Volumizing Cosmetic Formulation Significantly Improves the Appearance of Target Glabellar Lines, Nasolabial Folds, and Crow's Feet in a Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2014
Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by many factors including constant exposure to external elements, such as UV rays, as well as the dynamic nature of facial expression. Many cosmetic products and p...
Read MoreRecent Trend in the Choice of Fillers and Injection Techniques in Asia: A Questionnaire Study Based on Expert Opinion
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 24 | Copyright © January 2014
BACKGROUND: With recognition of the value of volume enhancement in achieving a more youthful appearance, there has been concomitant explosion in the soft tissue filler market. Given the vast array of ...
Read MoreTherapeutic Update on Rosacea
January 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 | Features | 10 | Copyright © January 2014
Treatment of a Symptomatic Dermatofibroma With Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser and Topical Corticosteroids
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1483 | Copyright © December 2013
Dermatofibromas are benign skin lesions that may be treated if symptomatic or for cosmetic concerns. We present a case of an African American woman with an enlarging, pruritic dermatofibroma on the th...
Read MoreAn Evaluation of the Benefits of a Topical Treatment in the Improvement of Photodamaged Hands With Age Spots, Freckles, and/or Discolorations
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1468 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Photoaging of the hands is common due to frequent exposure to environmental factors.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a topically applied cream formulated with an alpha-hydrox...
Read MoreIn Vivo Histological Evaluation of Non-Insulated Microneedle Radiofrequency Applicator With Novel Fractionated Pulse Mode
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1430 | Copyright © December 2013
INTRODUCTION: Microneedle radiofrequency is a novel method that allows non-thermal penetration of the epidermis followed by RF coagulation in selected depth of the dermis surrounded by zone of non-co...
Read MoreResveratrol: A Unique Antioxidant Offering a Multi-Mechanistic Approach for Treating Aging Skin
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1389 | Copyright © December 2013
Resveratrol is a botanical antioxidant with diverse biologic effects. In this paper we will review the unique antioxidant activity of resveratrol including its effects on mitochondrial function. The ...
Read MoreEvaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel 1440nm Nd:YAG Laser for Neck Contouring and Skin Tightening Without Liposuction
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1382 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Laser lipolysis is a less invasive approach to neck rejuvenation than open surgery or liposuction. Wavelengths utilized for lipolysis liquefy fat and induce collagen remodeling, which tig...
Read MoreAesthetic Applications of Calcium Hydroxylapatite Volumizing Filler: An Evidence-Based Review and Discussion of Current Concepts: (Part 1 of 2)
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1345 | Copyright © December 2013
BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxylapatite filler (CaHA; Radiesse) is a synthetic, non-animal derived product composed of minerals that occur naturally in bone and teeth. Following its development in the US...
Read MoreFacial Volume Augmentation in 2014: Overview of Different Filler Options
December 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1339 | Copyright © December 2013
Volume loss is considered to be one of the major contributors to facial aging. Therefore, the restoration of facial volume and contour changes has become an important treatment approach in aesthetic ...
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