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MARCH 2008 VOLUME 21 NO. 3
Editorial
Wait Time for Appointments
James M. Spencer, MD, MS
Study
Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Glycolic
Acid/Antioxidant–Based Antiaging Skin Care Regimen
Jeanine Downie, MD
A physician-dispensed glycolic acid/antioxidant–based topical skin care
regimen was evaluated in this study for its effect on skin surface hydration,
fine lines, and tactile roughness. This antiaging regimen was well tolerated
and resulted in improved appearance in the majority of subjects.
Review
Cutaneous Remodeling From a Radiofrequency Perspective
Mohamed Lotfy Elsaie, MD, MBA
Radiofrequency systems can be used to treat all skin types and have been successful
in atrophic scar revision and removal of unwanted hair, vascular lesions, and
inflammatory acne. This article serves as a review of radiofrequency systems
for nonablative skin rejuvenation.
Case Reports
Acidified Amino Acids in the Management of Melasma
John Stoner Jr, DO; S. Manjula Jegasothy, MD
A patient with a 15-year history of melasma was treated with a combination of
in-home and at-office treatments. Standard topical therapy of hydroquinone, tretinoin,
and an α-hydroxy acid wash plus an acidified amino acid peel showed marked improvement
of her condition.
Riehl Melanosis in a 27-Year-Old Bahraini Woman
Veena Nagaraj, MD; Huma Jaffar, MD, MRCP; Naseem
Ansari, MBBS, DDerm, FRCPath
The case of a 27-year-old female patient with patchy, blue-grey-brown pigmentation
on the face and neck is presented. Upon examination, a diagnosis of Riehl melanosis,
a nonpruritic pigmented dermatosis, was determined.
Cosmetic Technique
A Report on the Safety of and Satisfaction With
Particle-Based Fillers, Specifically Polymethylmethacrylate Microspheres
Suspended in Collagen
Alain Dansereau, MD; Douglas Hamilton, MD; Angelica
Kavouni, MD;
Constance Neuhann-Lorenz, MD; Sheldon Pollack, MD; Robert Richards, MD;
Marie-Christine Roy, MD; Peter Rullan, MD; Christine Tang, MD; Arie Benchetrit, MD
In 2007, patients were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with Artecoll. This
article discusses the results of that survey and provides discussion on the safety
of the filler.
Column
Cosmetic Consultation
The Tolerability of Topical Tretinoin and Oral Minocycline Hydrochloride
With and Without Anti-inflammatory Skin Care Products
Zoe Diana Draelos, MD
DEPARTMENTS
Noted and Quoted
Industry Buzz
Meetings
Ad Index
Classifieds

February 2008 SUPPLEMENT
Dermal Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation
and Restoration: Integrating New
Therapies Into Clinical Practice
This activity is jointly sponsored by
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and The MedCom Resource, Inc.
Supported by an educational grant from
Dermik Laboratories, a business of sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC.

NOVEMBER 2007 SUPPLEMENT
The Role of Stimulatory Fillers in Aesthetic Facial Rejuvenation
This activity is jointly sponsored by Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation
and SCIOS Continuing Education
Supported by an educational grant from Dermik Laboratories, a business of sanofi-aventis
U.S. LLC.

OCTOBER 2007 SUPPLEMENT
CoffeeBerry: A New, Natural Antioxidant
in Professional Antiaging Skin Care
Supported by an educational grant from Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.

JULY 2007 SUPPLEMENT
Advancing Facial Aesthetics: Optimizing Outcomes and Improving Patient Satisfaction
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Allergan, Inc.

MAY 2007 SUPPLEMENT
The Selection,
Mechanism of
Action, and Proper
Use of Fillers
Supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis.

February 2007 SUPPLEMENT
Nonsurgical Total Facial Restoration
Combining Therapies for Optimal Patient Outcomes: A Case Study Approach
Supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis.

December 2006 SUPPLEMENT
Shedding Light on Complete UV Protection
Supported by an educational grant from La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Pharmaceutique.

JUNE 2006 SUPPLEMENT
Alternative Therapeutic Approaches for Treating Solar Lentigines
Supported by an educational grant from Barrier Therapeutics, Inc.

MAY 2006 SUPPLEMENT
Oral Photoprotection
A New Concept in UV Photoprotection
Proceedings From a Clinical Roundtable
Supported by an educational grant from IVAX Dermatologicals, Inc.

APRIL 2006 SUPPLEMENT
Advances in
Facial Rejuvenation
and Understanding
Treatment Options
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Dermik® Aesthetics.

FEBRUARY 2006 SUPPLEMENT
Facial Volume Restoration: Selecting and Applying Appropriate Treatments
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Dermik® Aesthetics.

December 2005 Supplement
Advancing the Science of Naturals
Supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.

November 2005 Supplement
Evolving Use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) Topical
Photodynamic Therapy Clinically and Cosmetically: A Clinician's Perspective
Supported by an educational grant from
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

February 2005 Supplement
New Options in the Recognition and Treatment of Lipoatrophy
With Volume Restoration
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Dermik® Aesthetics.

January 2005 Supplement
Revisiting Retinol
Supported by an educational grant from
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.

December 2004 Supplement
The Four Seasons of Skin Care:
The Utility of Natural Ingredients
Supported by an educational grant from
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.

November 2004 Supplement
New Approaches to Managing Common Skin Conditions
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International.

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