Aesthetic Dermatology
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."
Case Letter
Nodules on the Anterior Neck Following Poly-L-lactic Acid Injection
Injecting poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) into the anterior neck is an off-label procedure and may cause a higher incidence of nodule formation.
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-...