Aesthetic Dermatology
Aesthetic Dermatology
Platelet-rich plasma: Is your practice ready?
ORLANDO – Patients like safety and results, but there’s a lack of consensus about best practices in using platelet-...
Aesthetic Dermatology
Brazilian study finds oral tranexamic acid effective for facial melasma
Improvements were seen in 50% of patients on tranexamic acid versus 5.9% of those on placebo.
Cosmeceutical Critique
The role of the skin microbiome in skin disease
The microbiome of the gut and skin can impact one another in health and disease. Numerous dermatologic disorders can be traced to gastrointestinal...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Knee and elbow rejuvenation
Techniques used for the face and neck are being used to lift, tighten, thin, and sculpt the knees and elbows.
From the Journals
A case of cold burn reported with whole-body cryotherapy
A 71-year-old man presented with a cold burn injury a day after a cryotherapy session for back pain and arthritis.
From the Journals
Bacterial contamination behind most cosmetics recalls
Baby products most often recalled in the cosmetics/personal care sector.
Cosmetic Corner
Nail Care: Survey of the Cutis Editorial Board
Leading dermatologists from the Cutis Editorial Board answered 5 questions on nail care. See what they’re recommending for their patients...
From the Journals
Topical retinoid found effective as microneedling for acne scars
Tazarotene gel 0.1% could be an effective and practical home-based treatment of atrophic postacne scarring.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Integrative dermatology
Salves and skin care routines that would be considered natural or holistic have been “prescribed” by Western dermatologists for many years.
Cosmeceutical Critique
The role of the skin microbiome in skin care
Many supplement and cosmeceutical companies have jumped on the microbiome bandwagon prematurely and claim that their products increase "good...
From the Journals
Facial exercises hastened the effects of botulinum toxin in small study
"A significant advantage in the exercise group was detectable as early as day 3," the investigators reported.