Aesthetic Dermatology
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.
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FDA approves Botox challenger Daxxify for frown lines
The median duration of treatment effect was 6 months, with some patients maintaining treatment results at 9 months, according to the manufacturer...
From the Journals
Blue light from cell phones and other devices could be causing wrinkles
Researchers found that levels of succinate, or succinic acid, in fruit flies increased under excessive blue light, while glutamate decreased.
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Hydroquinone, found in skin-lightening agents worldwide, linked with increased skin cancer risk
“The magnitude of the risk was surprising,” one of the study authors said.
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Body contouring tops list of cosmetic procedures with adverse event reports
Cosmetic in-office treatments continue to gain popularity, but patients and providers may be underinformed of risks.
Case Letter
Sun Protection Factor Testing: A Call for an In Vitro Method
The methodology for determining sun protection factor that currently is accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration is an expensive and...
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Dermatologists skeptical of calamine lotion TikTok trend
Although these ingredients are exceedingly safe with temporary, localized use, high concentrations and chronic use of calamine lotion can be...
From the Journals
Funding of cosmetic clinical trials linked to racial/ethnic disparity
Industry- and non–industry-sponsored studies have very different patient populations.
Conference Coverage
Aesthetics abound for the aging face
From neuromodulators to fillers to skin tightening, options to erase some years have never been greater.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
How does radiofrequency microneedling work?
The desired result of the energy delivery is collagen remodeling and strengthening of elastin.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Meet Argireline, the neurotoxinlike cosmeceutical
Media, beauty bloggers, and product claims have likened this product to a "Botox [or other neurotoxin] alternative," or "Botox mimicker."