abstract：:Hydroquinone has been used for decades as a skin lightening agent. Since January 1, 2001, its use in cosmetics has been banned. This ban is as a result of mid-term effects such as leukoderma-en-confetti/occupational vitiligo and exogenous ochronosis. However, a recent literature search on hydroquinone as a skin lighte...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Westerhof W,Kooyers TJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical peeling, also known as chemoexfoliation or dermapeeling, is performed to improve the skin's appearance as it reduces the wrinkles caused by aging and the features of photoaged skin. Although the best results are obtained with deep peels, the medium-depth peels allow to obtain excellent results without the dan...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Camacho FM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reducing erythema and infiltration of inflamed, hypertrophic, and colloidal scars have been a challenge for healthcare providers. Peer-reviewed scientific data for intense pulsed light systems are lacking. OBJECTIVE:A chronicle of three patients who have participated in the treatment of inflamed, hypertroph...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Cartier H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is controversial whether or not humans convey specific compounds within their body odours which can potentially affect the physiology and behaviour of others. Such compounds are called pheromones and have been discovered in many other species, including mammals. It has been suggested that humans might have a specia...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Pause BM

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy exists as to whether topical antioxidants can be effective in protecting against and reversing photodamage to the skin. Topical vitamins C and E, as well as topical selenium, protect skin against sunburn, suntan and skin cancer and also reverse the mottled pigmentation and wrinkles of photoageing. However,...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Burke KE

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The carboxylic acids include alpha-hydroxyacids (AHAs), polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), aldobionic acids (ABAs), retinoic acid, vitamin C and azelaic acid. They all have therapeutic actions. AHAs, PHAs and ABAs are organic hydroxyacids, a group of natural and physiological substances which can modulate skin keratinization a...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Yu RJ,Van Scott EJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moisturizers are used on large body surfaces to maintain the smoothness of the skin and to break the dry-skin cycle. Many healthcare professionals and patients overlook the importance of moisturizers and do not consider them to be 'active' treatments. However, evidence from clinical and experimental studies shows that...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Lodén M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 23-year-old left-handed white male was referred with a complaint of brown discolouration of the fingernails of his left hand. He had been applying 4% hydroquinone cream to facial melasma. The discolouration began in winter and worsened in March and April. It resolved within 2 months of cessation of hydroquinone. The...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Parlak AH,Aydoğan I,Kavak A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leg telangiectasia is more difficult to treat than facial telangiectasia. Investigations may be needed to elucidate the origin of the telangiectasia. In cases of venous insufficiency, investigation of venous haemodynamics is desirable. Treatment is primarily by sclerotherapy, including foam sclerotherapy. Light and la...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Neumann HA,Kockaert MA

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult dermatological out patients have a 40% prevalence of psychiatric co-morbidity. If psychiatric co-morbidity is unrecognized, undetected and untreated, the consequences may be fatal. Acne is the most common skin disorder of the second and third decades of life. Acne and its treatments may cause depressio...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： Henkel V,Moehrenschlager M,Hegerl U,Moeller HJ,Ring J,Worret WI

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Facial lipoatrophies are rare disfiguring syndromes, most commonly characterized by loss of buccal fat pads. AIMS:To demonstrate a relationship between facial lipoatrophy and a new synthetic filler device (Profill) used to correct naso-labial folds. METHODS:Five cases of lipoatrophy, appeared 9 months or l...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： André P,Wechsler J,Revuz J

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Facial lipoatrophies are rare, disfiguring syndromes requiring correction. Lipofilling is an 'ecological' treatment that does not carry any risk of allergy. AIM:To demonstrate efficacy of this technique in facial lipoatrophy. RESULTS:This technique was used in four patients suffering from lipoatrophy secon...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： André P

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cosmetic defects of the nail cover a range of changes. Some are variants of normal which are considered unattractive, others are part of the normal ageing process and some changes are manifestations of local or systemic disease. Interpretation of these changes relies on recognition of the specific characteristics in q...

journal_title：Journal of cosmetic dermatology

authors： de Berker D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00