Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Low-dose oral minoxidil for the treatment of alopecia
Recent case studies have provided growing evidence for the off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating different types of alopecia.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
How does radiofrequency microneedling work?
The desired result of the energy delivery is collagen remodeling and strengthening of elastin.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Understanding filler reversal with hyaluronidase
Hyaluronidase is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for several indications, but its use in cosmetic procedures is off-...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
20th anniversary and history of cosmetic botulinum toxin type A
By 2002, open-label studies of more than 800 patients confirmed the efficacy and safety of BoNT for the treatment of dynamic facial rhytids.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Acid series: Trichloroacetic acid
I have seen complications of this acid alone in people who have bought TCA online, related to applications not just on the face but on the body,...
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...
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...
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,...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Acid series: Azelaic acid
Unfortunately, in the last decade the formulations of azelaic acid have not been changed considerably.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Sea buckthorn: What is it and what is it good for?
The berries are a source of antioxidant vitamins, flavonoids, and organic acids.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Acid series: Lactic acid
One of the most commonly used organic acids used on the skin, lactic acid, has been used for over 3 decades.