Approaching Delayed-Healing Wounds on the Face and Neck
This article provides a general approach to the assessment and treatment of poorly healing dermal wounds of the face and neck. When poor healing occurs, it can produce significant functional…
Stem Cells and Molecular Advances in the Treatment of Facial Skin
Stem cell technology has been discussed chiefly in terms of organ replacement in end-stage diseases. However, improved understanding of adult stem cells and a more nuanced appreciation of aging skin…
Photodamage
This article provides an overview of current therapies for photodamaged facial skin and their efficacy, with particular focus on studies that use the objective, quantitative evaluation methods discussed in the…
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common form of malignancy in humans. The incidence of NMSC continues to increase despite increased awareness and sun-protective measures. If neglected or mismanaged,…
Effects of Topicals on the Aging Skin Process
This article summarizes the antiaging properties of retinoids, glycolic acid, ascorbic acid, and peptide topicals. The supporting evidence is taken from the literature and the primary author’s research, consisting of…
Benign Skin Neoplasms
Benign neoplasms of the skin are commonly seen by all physicians. It is vital to distinguish these proliferations from malignant lesions. Despite their benign nature, many of these neoplasms cause…
Update on Techniques for the Quantitation of Facial Skin Characteristics
The purpose of this article is to review the strategies and methods for quantifying treatment outcomes, perhaps defined by the consumer/patient as a “decrease in perceived age.” The demand for…
Biology and Function of Fetal and Pediatric Skin
The development of the integumentary system is a series of events that starts in utero and continues throughout life. Although at birth, skin in full-term infants is anatomically mature, functional…
Facial Skin: Contemporary Topics for the Surgeon
David B. Hom, MD, FACS, Editor Related posts: Contributors Effects of Topicals on the Aging Skin Process Cutaneous Lasers Cutaneous Vascular Lesions Effects of Topicals on the Aging Skin Process…
