Tag: Skin Care
Bioactive Retinol Efficacious for Improving Signs of Photoaging
Improvement seen in all signs of photoaging as early as week 4 and through 12 weeks, with no major irritation
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
Potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, according to the agency
Clascoterone Cream Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
Clascoterone cream, 1 percent, is a novel topical androgen receptor inhibitor
Case Study: Methylmercury Toxicity Found From Skin-Lightening Cream
Patient admitted to hospital with symptoms that included blurry vision, unsteady gait, difficulty speaking
Women’s Facial Moisturizers Cost More Per Ounce Than Men’s
Facial moisturizers marketed to women are more than $3 more per ounce, despite similar ingredients
‘Vampire Facials’ at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections
Facial involves injecting nutrient-rich plasma into the face using a microneedling pen
Inferior Facial Coverage Observed With SPF Moisturizer
Application of SPF moisturizer significantly worse than sunscreen, especially around eyelid regions
Patrons of ‘Vampire Facial’ Spa May Have Been Exposed to HIV
Inspection at the VIP Spa in Albuquerque detected practices that might spread HIV or hepatitis B and C
Low-Dose Hyaluronidase Can Remove Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Greater resolution of nodules with hyaluronidase versus saline; more rapid resolution with higher doses
Carboxytherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma Similar for Stretch Marks
Both treatments are safe and effective for treating striae alba, with no difference noted
