Opinion
Skin care product layering affects efficacy and outcomes of regimens
Improper choice and layering of skin care formulations reduces efficacy and increases the risk of side effects resulting in reduced patient...
Opinion
Enhancing the effects of microfocused ultrasound with cosmeceuticals
Educating patients on pre- and postprocedure instructions can help minimize adverse events.
Opinion
Using oral and topical cosmeceuticals to prevent and treat skin aging, Part II
In patients at risk for premature skin aging, a skin care regimen may include hydroxy acids, growth factors, heparan sulfate, and defensin.
Article
Using oral and topical cosmeceuticals to prevent and treat skin aging, Part I
Two major causes of skin aging – damage to DNA and mitochondrial DNA – can be prevented or repaired with various cosmeceuticals.
Opinion
Recommending efficacious cleansers for your patients
We often use a foaming cleanser in our practice prior to injectable procedures to ensure that makeup and debris are removed from the skin.
Opinion
Review of plant phenolics, part 3: Nonflavonoid compounds
Clinical data include studies of orally administered ellagic acid–rich pomegranate extract in women after UV exposure and pycnogenol in women with...
Opinion
Review of plant phenolics, Part 2: flavonoid compounds
Extracts of blackberries and acai inhibit UV and UVA effects, respectively.
Opinion
Review of plant phenolics, part 1
The first of three columns on polyphenols addresses the basic chemistry of these compounds, followed by columns exploring their health effects,...
Opinion
Skin care Q and A for your staff
Here are the answers to those persistent questions.
Opinion
Pre- and postprocedure skin care guide for your surgical patients
Whether patients are having a biopsy, surgical excision, or Mohs surgery, the outcome will be improved when the proper skin care is used before...
Opinion
Improving compliance with cosmeceutical-prescription combinations
Consideration of a patient’s skin care regimen, staff training, and patient education are among the elements that can help improve patient’s...
News
Ursolic acid
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann describes the potential of ursolic acid in dermatologic practice.
News
Heparan sulfate
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses heparan sulfate, which is showing great promise as a topical antiaging agent.
Article
Wheat in skin care
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses the positive and negative effects of incorporation of wheat protein into skin care.