Aesthetic Dermatology
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-...
Original Research
Online Information About Hydroquinone: An Assessment of Accuracy and Readability
There is a need for dermatologists to develop online patient education materials on hydroquinone that are characterized by high-quality and up-to-...
News
FDA cautions against using OTC products to remove skin spots, moles
Cosmeceutical Critique
Is benzophenone safe in skin care? Part 2: Environmental effects
Various UV filters, including BP-3, octinoxate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl salicylate, are thought to pose considerable peril to the marine...
Tips
Adhesive Tape to Guide Injection Depth of Botulinum Toxin for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
OnabotulinumtoxinA for treating axillary hyperhidrosis requires a 2- to 3-mm depth of injection.
Conference Coverage
Pending further study, caution recommended in treating vitiligo patients with lasers, IPL
“We recommend using conservative settings, not to treat active vitiligo patients ... and to perform test spots prior to treating large areas,” Dr...
Conference Coverage
What’s ahead for laser-assisted drug delivery?
Efforts are underway to compare the pattern of drug distribution with different modes of delivery.
Conference Coverage
Can lasers be used to measure nerve sensitivity in the skin?
A device is being developed that uses an erbium laser to conduct in vivo exposures, records each subject’s perception of stimulus, and maps the...
Conference Coverage
Fractional lasers appear to treat more than a fraction of skin, expert says
Dr. Molly Wanner now thinks of fractional lasers as stimulating a laser-cell biology interaction, not just a laser-tissue interaction.
Conference Coverage
‘Cool’ way of eradicating fat a promising therapy for many medical conditions
The potential applications of injectable ice slurry extend well beyond cosmetic dermatology.