Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads In Aesthetic Dermatology
Aesthetic Dermatology for March/April 2016
Facial Acne Scars are Perceived Negatively by Society, Dermatol Ther (Heidelb); ePub 2016 Apr 18; Dréno, et al
Lasers are Safe and Effective for Achieving Facial Rejuvenation, Lasers Surg Med; ePub 2016 Apr 6; Wu, Fitzpatrick
Guidelines on Local Anesthesia Use in Office Surgery, J Am Acad Dermatol; ePub 2016 Feb 27; Louba, et al
Support for This Skin Lesion Assessment Method, J Clin Aesthet Dermatol; 2016 Mar; Winklemann, et al
Evaluating Immune-Related Response Criteria, Am J Clin Oncol; ePub 2016 Mar 7; Hodi, et al
Aesthetic Dermatology for January/February 2016
Improving Care Where Resources Are Scarce , Dermatologist input increased using this approach
Deoxycholic Acid Injectable for Fat Reduction , Evaluated vs placebo in randomized trial
Antibiotic Use for Uncomplicated Skin Infections, These interventions led to shorter durations
Cream’s Effect on Neck and Upper Torso, Ability to improve signs of aging evaluated
Oral Supplement’s Effect on Hair Loss, Hair number and diameter, quality of life assessed
Aesthetic Dermatology for November/December 2015
Thigh Treatments Using Radiofrequency Device , Safety and circumferential reduction assessed
Comorbidities in Patients With Vitiligo, Several new associations established
To See or Not To See Post Mohs Defect Before Repair?, Study evaluates patient satisfaction, compliance
Laser Delivery of Topical Antiaging Actives , Elevated for rhytids, melasma, and acne scars
Aesthetic Dermatology for September/October 2015
FDA Approves Juvederm Ultra XC, Injectable indicated for lip augmentation
Meta-Analysis Analyzes Dermal Fillers , HIV facial lipoatrophy among factors examined
What Type of Closure Method Do Patients Prefer? , Survey: More than half favored this approach
Perfluorodecalin-Infused Patch For Tattoo Removal , Higher tolerated fluence is key to its success
Pain Associated with Botulinum Toxin A Injections, This needle type can help those prone to discomfort
Aesthetic Dermatology for July/August 2015
Facial Regimen For Photodamage, Hyperpigmentation, Researchers assess these efficacy parameters
Home Hair Removal Device, Six biweekly treatments evaluated
Are Two Closure Types Better Than One?, Strips/buried sutures compared with sutures alone
Satisfaction High With OnabotulinumtoxinA , Also shown safe for glabellar lines, crow’s feet
Juvederm Voluma Effective in Facial Subregions , Filler also shown safe for midface volume deficits