Aesthetic Dermatology
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry seed oil) extract
Bilberries, consumed since ancient times, are reputed to function as potent antioxidants because of a wide array of phenolic constituents, and...
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Novel stepwise method found to benefit patients with severe rhinophyma
“We found that our method has been efficacious but most often, and more importantly, leads to an improvement in the patient’s quality of life,” Dr...
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Dermatologists embrace low-dose oral minoxidil as hair loss adjunctive therapy
The number of scholarly publications examining its use for hair loss has grown dramatically in the last two years: There were 2 in 2019, and that...
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Noninvasive combination procedure effective for upper arm fat reduction, muscle toning
For the 25 patients who completed their 3-month follow-up visit, analysis of MRI images showed a 25.5% average decrease in fat tissue.
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Blindness from PRP injections a rare but potentially devastating side effect
“We should take the same precautions when injecting PRP on the face as we do when injecting fillers,” Dr. Sean Wu advised.
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Liquid injectable silicone safe for acne scarring in dark-skinned patients, study finds
“Among the most impressive findings of our study was the permanence of effectiveness of LIS for acne scarring in patients who had treatment over a...
Practical Pearls
Reverse-Grip Technique of Scissors in Dermatologic Surgery: Tips to Improve Undermining Efficiency
Undermining in difficult-to-reach positions often requires a shift in body position or stretching over the surgical field to obtain adequate reach...
From the Journals
Instagram: Cosmetic procedures discussed without cosmetic experts
Unqualified sources provide misinformation on social media as high-quality education gets lost in the shuffle.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Artemisia capillaris extract
Various parts of the shrub Artemisia capillaris, found abundantly in China, Japan, and Korea, have been used in traditional medicine in...
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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...