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Dermatologists and the history of skin care and beauty devices: Part 4
Stiefel Laboratories worked with many dermatologists to help them develop their ideas. They included Cleveland White, MD, who patented a highly...
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Dermatologists’ role in the development of the skin care industry
Dr. Orentreich was a seminal figure in the trend to link the cosmetic industry and dermatology.
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More on the history of dermatologists and skin care
The history of dermatologist-developed skin care continues as more dermatologists become interested in developing a skin care line or retailing...
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The interesting history of dermatologist-developed skin care
If we do not discover, research, patent, and develop efficacious skin care products, someone else will do it.
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Is bufexamac worth the risk?
Bufexamac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug agent used cutaneously and rectally, is well known globally as an initiator of allergic contact...
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Snail mucus in skin care
Today, snail mucin is among the increasingly wide array of bioactive ingredients undergoing scientific validation and inclusion in the burgeoning...
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Sericin, a versatile silk protein, has multiple potential roles in dermatology
An expanding body of research suggests the role of sericin in wound healing.
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Mother of pearl: The power of pearl powder
Pearl powder is known to have exhibited antiaging, antioxidant, antiradiative, and tonic activities.
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The role of oleuropein, the primary phenol in olives, in skin health
The emerging data on the dermatologic uses of the olive phenolic constituent oleuropein are encouraging.
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Cosmeceutical ingredients to use before and after antiaging procedures
Outcomes are improved when proper skincare is practiced before and after any type of dermatologic procedure.
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Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid may be a key cutaneous biomarker
Recent research suggests that PCA may serve as an important biomarker of filaggrin, NMF levels, and skin hydration.
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Cynodon dactylon
C. dactylon does boast a track record of use in Ayurvedic medicine. However, there is a paucity of modern research at the present time....
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Piceatannol: The other potent antioxidant in grapes and wine
The reported cutaneous benefits of piceatannol include promotion of collagen synthesis and suppression of melanin production.
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Holy basil: A member of the Ocimum family
Various species in the Ocimum family have been used in traditional medicine for many years, with several reputed to impart dermatologic...
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Morinda citrifolia (Noni) tree: Many names, even more applications
Authors of a 2005 study concluded that Noni extract warrants consideration as an antiwrinkle agent given its proclivity to induce the production...