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,...
Opinion
Skin care Q and A for your staff
Here are the answers to those persistent questions.
Opinion
Pre- and postprocedure skin care guide for your surgical patients
Whether patients are having a biopsy, surgical excision, or Mohs surgery, the outcome will be improved when the proper skin care is used before...
Opinion
Improving compliance with cosmeceutical-prescription combinations
Consideration of a patient’s skin care regimen, staff training, and patient education are among the elements that can help improve patient’s...
News
Ursolic acid
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann describes the potential of ursolic acid in dermatologic practice.
News
Heparan sulfate
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses heparan sulfate, which is showing great promise as a topical antiaging agent.
Article
Wheat in skin care
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses the positive and negative effects of incorporation of wheat protein into skin care.
Article
Silver
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann describes the qualities of silver for treating acne, atopic dermatitis, and the anti-inflammatory response.
Article
Thyme
Native to the western Mediterranean, Thymus vulgaris (one of approximately 300 Thymus species) is a small bush used for centuries as a spice and...
Article
Shea butter
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses the uses of shea butter.
Article
Update on argan oil
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses the topical uses of argan oil.
News
Update on resveratrol
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses the potential photoprotective and cancer preventive uses of resveratrol.
News
Update on vitamin E
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann discusses the topical uses of vitamin E.
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Update on green tea
• Green tea is one of the most researched antioxidants, particularly its constituent polyphenolic catechins (notably epigallocatechin gallate, or...