Dermatology

Cosmeceutical Antiaging Myths

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cosmeceutical Antiaging Myths

Summary and Key Features • Expensive cosmeceutical moisturizers do not necessarily improve the skin barrier more than cheaper variants. The most expensive ingredients in most cosmeceuticals are the packaging and…

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Acne Cosmeceutical Myths

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Acne Cosmeceutical Myths

Summary and Key Features • Noncomedogenic and nonacnegenic cosmetics can still cause acne. • No cosmetic can reduce pore size. • Vitamin E capsules should not be opened and placed…

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Dry Skin Cosmeceuticals

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Dry Skin Cosmeceuticals

Summary and Key Features • Petrolatum is the most effective moisturizer, reducing transepidermal water loss by 99%. • Transepidermal water loss is the signal for the initiation of barrier repair….

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Oily Skin Cosmeceutical

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Oily Skin Cosmeceutical

Summary and Key Features • No definition exists for oily skin, as oily is a patient perception. • While cosmeceuticals can remove oil from the skin surface, no cosmeceutical can…

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Nutraceuticals

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Nutraceuticals

Summary and Key Features • Some topical antioxidants (especially vitamins C and E, ubiquinone [coenzyme Q], and genestein) are effective in preventing ultraviolet damage to the skin (including sunburn, tanning, photoaging,…

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Hair Growth Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Hair Growth Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals

Summary and Key Features • Androgenetic alopecia is associated with psychosocial consequences and presents differently in male and female patients. The pathogenesis involves miniaturization of the hair follicles under the…

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Cosmeceutical Cleansers

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cosmeceutical Cleansers

Summary and Key Features • Cleansing is the most important step of the skin care routine. Skin cleansing is an important part of maintaining skin hygiene. Simply cleansing the skin…

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Sunscreens

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Sunscreens

Summary and Key Features • UVB (290–320 nm) and UVA (320–400 nm) are the wavelengths responsible for human photoaging. • Micronized versions of the inorganic sunscreen actives titanium dioxide (10–30 nm) and…

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Cosmeceuticals and Contact Dermatitis

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cosmeceuticals and Contact Dermatitis

Summary and Key Features • Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products that contain bioactive ingredients with the intent to have a beneficial physiologic effect, although there is no legal definition. • Contact…

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Scar Cosmeceuticals

Sep 21, 2024 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Scar Cosmeceuticals

Summary and Key Features • Scar formation occurs as a result of cutaneous injuries affecting the dermis and can negatively impact patients’ quality of life. • Significant variability remains in…

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