Aesthetic Dermatology
Cosmeceutical Critique
Cupping in dermatology
Over the past decade, the popularity of this ancient procedure has been increasing in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Sustained jawline definition from hyaluronic gel, study reports
The effect in treated patients was sustained when reevaluated at 12 months.
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Platelet-rich plasma for hair regrowth requires art and science
“The process is the product,” according to Terrence Keaney, MD.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Mercury and other risks of cosmetic skin lighteners
Skin hyperpigmentation – whether it is caused by postinflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or trauma to the skin, melasma, autoimmune disorders...
Cosmeceutical Critique
The science of clean skin care and the clean beauty movement
The problem is that no one agrees on a clean ingredient standard for beauty products.
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FDA warns about off-label use of laparoscopic device for aesthetic procedures
The agency has received reports describing “serious and potentially life-threatening adverse events with use of this device for certain aesthetic...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Mandelic acid
In cosmetic use, mandelic acid is a slow acting chemical peel that can be used in all skin types, including sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, as...
Cosmeceutical Critique
The gap in cosmeceuticals education
The discipline of cosmetic dermatology, let alone cosmeceuticals, accounts for a fraction of our didactic and hands-on training.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Clay minerals and the skin
The most common uses of clay in dermatology are for treatment of acne and in spa or cosmeceutical preparations to purportedly draw out dirt,...
Clinical Review
Buccal Fat Pad Reduction With Intraoperative Fat Transfer to the Temple
Buccal fat pad reduction is an increasingly popular procedure for facial shaping.
Conference Coverage
Increased AD severity linked to more frequent baths and showers, but not with duration