Ultrasound Skin Tightening
Ultrasound skin tightening is a noninvasive, nonablative method that allows for energy deposition into the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue while avoiding epidermal heating. Ultrasound coagulation is confined to arrays…
Dermatology
Future Directions in Cutaneous Laser Surgery
This article presents an overview of future trends in cutaneous laser therapy and technology. To enhance efficacy and specificity of treatment, new wavelengths directed at both old and new targets…
A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Cellulite
Cellulite is a prevalent, multifactorial, condition that is extremely recalcitrant to a wide array of treatments. This article discusses patient characteristics, selection, and the vast armamentarium in the treatment of…
Filler Placement and the Fat Compartments
Understanding the anatomy and distribution of facial fat and the alterations that occur during the aging process is essential to effectively and precisely achieve facial rejuvenation. Over the past several…
Aesthetic Uses of the Botulinum Toxin
The cosmetic use of botulinum toxin (BoNT) is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the world today. Common adverse events seen in the aesthetic use of the BoNT include…
Next Generation Cosmeceuticals
The aging process is unavoidable and often augmented by extrinsic forces, such as ultraviolet radiation. The increasing middle-aged population is leading to the production of many new cosmetic products promising…
Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Cosmetics
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by cosmetic products is an increasing concern given the continual creation and introduction of new cosmetics to the public. This article presents an overview of how…
Cosmetic Dermatology
Neil S. Sadick, MD, FACP, FAACS Editor Nils Krueger, PhD Editor Related posts: Next Generation Cosmeceuticals Aesthetic Uses of the Botulinum Toxin Filler Placement and the Fat Compartments Radiofrequency in…
Infective Dermatitis Associated with HTLV-1 Mimics Common Eczemas in Children and May Be a Prelude to Severe Systemic Diseases
Infective dermatitis associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) (IDH) is a chronic dermatitis that has been observed in a variable proportion of HTLV-1–infected children. IDH may serve…
Clinical Presentations of Severe Cutaneous Drug Reactions in HIV-Infected Africans
Sub-Saharan Africa is the epicenter of the HIV pandemic and HIV-infected people are more susceptible to inflammatory dermatoses, infections, and drug eruptions. Many of the drugs used for HIV-associated opportunistic…
