News
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...
Opinion
Taurine
This beta-amino acid appears to hold promising potential in the dermatologic realm, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects...
Opinion
Clove
The essential oil of clove shows promise, from treating palmar hyperhidrosis, chronic pruritus, and chronic anal fissure to eradicating acne-...
News
Tribulus terrestris
Germane to the dermatologic realm, T. terrestris is thought to exhibit antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and immunomodulatory potential,...
Opinion
Five common pitfalls of retailing skin care
Many studies have shown that, although consumers desire a choice when making purchases, they get overwhelmed if they are presented with too many...
News
Sesamol
Sesamol is a strong antioxidant present only in processed sesame oil that appears to contribute to a range of cutaneous effects.
Opinion
Practice management pearls: Advice from seasoned doctors for residents looking to start a practice
The notion that residency training falls short when it comes to preparing residents and doctors for starting their own practice is a common thread...
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,...