Acne vulgaris is an extremely common dermatologic condition. Individuals with acne present not only to dermatologists, but also to internists, family medicine physicians, pediatricians, estheticians, and beauty counters alike in search of a treatment. The diagnosis of acne is relatively straightforward, leading many to believe that acne is a simple condition.

Cleansing is an important hygiene activity, necessary to prevent bacterial, fungal, yeast, and viral infection. However, in the presence of skin disease, cleansing can take on a new challenge: removing the sebum, sweat, externally applied substances, environmental debris, and organisms from the face without damaging the skin barrier. 

Variations in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and disease course in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients with Skin of Color (SOC) compared with white counterparts have been reported. In this study, we evaluated the capability of a new imaging device (SkinCam) in quantifying skin texture changes in diverse patients, presenting with AD or xerosis, after using a prebiotic skincare routine over 10 weeks. 

The Patient-Reported Outcomes in Actinic Keratosis (PROAK) study evaluated patient- and clinician-reported outcomes (PRO; ClinRO) during 24 weeks of follow-up among adult patients with actinic keratosis (AK) on the face or scalp who were administered tirbanibulin 1% ointment in real-world community practices in the United States. 

The National Mentorship Match Algorithm uses a novel, automated algorithm (Dr SAV) to pair dermatology residency applicants (mentees) with dermatology mentors based on distinct applicant needs and interests.

A hyaluronic acid (HA) filler intended for non-surgical improvement of chin appearance should ideally be of high strength/firmness (high G’) to allow for deep injections on the bone. HA_SHA (Restylane Shaype) is a new hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable with high G’ and high HA concentration (25 mg/mL), engineered by the new NASHA-HD (High Definition) technology. HA_SHA is suitable to be placed periosteally, aiming to mimic the natural shape of the bony chin. This pivotal clinical investigation evaluated effectiveness and safety of HA_SHA for augmentation and correction of chin retrusion.

The most rapidly increasing medical aesthetic procedures for facial antiaging comprise nonenergy and injectable treatments. Currently, standards for skin care before, during, and after nonenergy and injectable treatments are lacking. The algorithm on supportive skin care for facial antiaging nonenergy and injectable treatments aims to stimulate healing, reduce downtime, and improve comfort and treatment outcomes. 

Chronic exposure to ultraviolet light photoages skin. Retinol, a precursor molecule to retinoic acid that causes less irritation, is available as a nonprescription, cosmetic retinoid and improves collagen production, skin elasticity, and signs of photoaging. Advances in formulation science have allowed the production of stabilized bioactive retinol formulations. This integrated analysis aims to build on previous studies and further examine the comprehensive efficacy and tolerability of topical 0.1% stabilized bioactive retinol.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease associated with a significant patient burden on quality-of-life. Rising evidence demonstrate skin microbiome playing an essential role in AD pathogenesis. A decrease in skin microbial diversity, particularly an overabundance of Staphylococcus aureus colonization, is observed on AD lesional skin, plus is associated with disease severity.

Acne vulgaris (AV) is a prominent skin disease commonly affecting teenagers. It often persists into adulthood and is associated with adverse physical and psychosocial impacts.

Xerosis is a common skin condition, occurring most often in the winter and in low relative humidity, which results in loss of moisture, cracking, and desquamation. Many emollient creams and lotions are available for use as preventive moisturizers.

Topical therapies, in many cases over-the-counter (OTC) formulations, are available for the treatment of acne, including benzoyl peroxide (BPO), salicylic acid, and retinoids. While these agents provide therapeutic efficacy, combination regimens can offer improved outcomes due to their ability to address multiple pathways involved in acne formation, making them better suited to address the multiple factors involved in acne pathogenesis and the breadth of complexion issues associated with the condition.

The anchor or Peng flap, first described in 1987, has not been comprehensively discussed in the literature since 2008. The anchor flap is worth revisiting as a useful advancement-rotation flap for medium-sized defects of the distal nose. 

Photosensitization with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) is approved in the United States for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) and is used off-label for other indications including acne treatment and photo rejuvenation.

BACKGROUND: Retinol, a precursor of retinoic acid, has great potentials as a topical anti-aging molecule; however, only a handful of clinical investigations have been published to date.

It is well-known that continuous exposure to ultraviolet irradiation (UVR) leads to various of biological effects, including cutaneous erythema, edema, sunburn, immunosuppression, photoaging, as well as skin carcinogenesis.