Melasma
Cosmeceutical Critique
Sea Buckthorn
Used as a health supplement and consumed in the diet throughout the world, sea buckthorn berries, seeds, and leaves have been used in traditional...
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New Cosmeceutical as Effective as Cysteamine for Facial Melasma
The product is a "new potent melanogenesis inhibitor that exhibits a unique mode of action while preserving melanocyte integrity," said Mukta...
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Melasma Risk Factors: A Matched Cohort Study Using Data From the All of Us Research Program
To the Editor:
Melasma (also known as chloasma) is characterized by symmetric hyperpigmented patches affecting sun-exposed areas. Women...
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US Dermatologic Drug Approvals Rose Between 2012 and 2022
The study authors identified 52 new drug applications and 26 supplemental new indications approved by the FDA for dermatologic indications between...
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Tips, contraindications for superficial chemical peels reviewed
Setting expectations is critical as it can take a series of peels over months to see results.
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SPF is only the start when recommending sunscreens
In a recent study, 43% of dermatologists who responded to a survey reported that they never, rarely, or only sometimes took a patient’s skin type...
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Picosecond laser applications continue to expand
“In 2023, we’re better than we’ve ever been in terms of our ability to safely and effectively improve melasma,” Dr. Paul M. Friedman said.
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Study eyes sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color
The average number of allergens per product was 4.7, most commonly fragrance/botanicals, tocopherol, sodium benzoates/derivatives, and sorbitan...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Saururus chinensis
Modern research has produced evidence supporting the use of this plant in the dermatologic realm.
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Novel platform harnesses 3D laser technology for skin treatments
The high-speed imaging system features 10-micron resolution, “so you get exquisite imaging that can help guide your treatments,” Dr. Mathew M....
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Applications for laser-assisted drug delivery on the horizon, expert says
“There is no doubt that by drilling tiny little holes or channels with ablative fractional lasers, we enhance drug delivery to the skin,” said...