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Aesthet Surg J 2022 Jun 8. Epub 2022 Jun 8.

Reconstructive surgery, and orbital oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.

Background: The use of social media in plastic surgery is expanding. The Twitter Academic Research Product Tract (TARPT) database provides plastic surgeons the opportunity to monitor public interest in plastic surgery procedures. Previously, TARPT has been shown to be effective in tracking public interest in surgical cosmetic facial and body procedures. Read More

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022 14;15:455-469. Epub 2022 Mar 14.

Salar Hazany M.D. Inc, Beverly Hills, CA, USA.

Scarring is a dire consequence of acne vulgaris. Particularly, atrophic acne scarring is highly prevalent among young adults, and its physical and psychological effects can persist throughout their lives if left untreated. This literature review will analyze various non-energy-based approaches to treating atrophic acne scarring, emphasizing recent advances within the last 5 to 10 years. Read More

Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021 Dec 9;169:29-36. Epub 2021 Sep 9.

Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps - Universität Marburg, Robert - Koch - Straße 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany. Electronic address:

The influence of mechanical skin treatments (massage, ultrasound, microdermabrasion, tape stripping and microneedling) on the dermal penetration efficacy was investigated. Results show that microneedling was the most effective tool. It increased the penetration efficacy (amount of penetrated active and penetration depth) by a factor > 2. Read More

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021 Sep 13;35:102404. Epub 2021 Jun 13.

Department of Clinical Medicine - Dermatology, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil.

Background: Daylight photodynamic therapy (DL-PDT) has similar efficacy to conventional photodynamic therapy in treating actinic keratosis (AKs). Good clinical outcomes have been reported when associated with physical methods such as microneedles, but a comparison of different methods and histologic studies is lacking.

Objectives: To evaluate clinical and histologic modifications induced by standard DL-PDT and compare with DL-PDT associated with physical methods in treating skin field cancerization of the face. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2021 07 11;34(4):e15025. Epub 2021 Jun 11.

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt.

Melasma is a disfiguring dermatologic condition and its treatment is still considered a challenge. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of microdermabrasion (MDA) combined with glycolic acid 70% (GA70%) peel versus GA70% alone in treating melasma in dark-skinned patients. This study included 30 female patients (skin type IV and V) with melasma. Read More

Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2021 ;98(2):45-54

Skin and venereal clinic N4, St.-Petersburg, Russia.

The scope of physical methods for correcting the pathological skin scars is rapidly growing but the results of their use are often unsatisfactory. An inadequate approach to therapy without taking into account the assessment of their effectiveness leads to relapses, increased growth of scar tissue or the absence of a clinically significant effect which requires strict scientific evidence in the course of benign scientific studies.

Objective: Scientometric analysis of evidence-based studies on the use of therapeutic physical factors in the correction of post-acne scars. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2021 05 18;34(3):e14927. Epub 2021 Mar 18.

Department of Dermatology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.

Melasma is a recalcitrant pigmentary disease with a complex pathogenesis. Monotherapy often results in unsatisfactory results with high recurrence rate. In this review article, we evaluate efficacy of energy-based devices combination therapy for melasma. Read More

Pharmaceutics 2021 Jan 14;13(1). Epub 2021 Jan 14.

Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.

Insulin is used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by hyperglycemia. Subcutaneous injections are the standard mode of delivery for insulin therapy; however, this procedure is very often invasive, which hinders patient compliance, particularly for individuals requiring insulin doses four times a day. Furthermore, cases have been reported of sudden hypoglycemia occurrences following multidose insulin injections. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2020 11 22;33(6):e14391. Epub 2020 Oct 22.

Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

Tranexamic acid (TA) has anti-hemorrhagic effects; however, oral administration has been found to decrease hyperpigmentation. The aim of the work was to compare the effects of treatment with 5% tranexamic acid in combination with corundum microdermabrasion on skin pigmentation, redness, pH, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), sebum level and hydration of back surface and dorsal surface of the hand skin. Six treatments were performed every week on the back surface and both dorsal surfaces of the hands of 12 subjects. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2021 Feb 12;20(2):657-663. Epub 2020 Jul 12.

Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

Background: Oxybrasion is one of the types of microdermabrasion. This method removes a superficial epidermal layer with the use of a stream of 0.9% saline solution and compressed air. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2020 Jul 10;19(7):1587-1592. Epub 2020 Jun 10.

Mayoral Dermatology, Miami, FL, USA.

Background: Non-energy based devices used in aesthetic medicine include treatments such as microdermabrasion, microneedling, threads, and chemical peels. Practitioners may use these devices to address signs of facial photo- and chronological aging (fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentary, and skin textural changes). Currently, consensus papers or guidelines are lacking in peri-procedural measures or their potential role in the prevention or treatment of adverse events in non-energy based aesthetic procedures. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2020 Jan;19(1):100-103

Millennials, defined as the generation of individuals born between 1981 and 1996, have emerged as one of the leading patient demographics seeking minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Worldwide, millennials are more likely to consider preventative treatments compared to any other age-group. The three most popular minimally invasive facial procedures in this demographic include botulinum toxin, dermal fillers (eg, hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, facial fat-fillers), and microdermabrasion. Read More

IEEE Trans Med Imaging 2020 10 20;39(10):3198-3206. Epub 2020 Apr 20.

Application of optical clearing of biological tissue in humans in vivo is challenging due to toxicity of chemical agents, long processing time (≥30 min), and moderate (1.3-1.5-fold) imaging depth improvement. Read More

Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 12 3;44(6):2259-2267. Epub 2020 Mar 3.

Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.

Background: Freckles are typical epidermal pigmented disorders that occur at sun-exposed areas, presenting with dark-brown or light-brown circular hyperpigmentation. A lot of treatment modalities have been used for treatment of freckles like chemicals, electrosurgery and cryotherapy. These treatments may cause undesirable side effects such as scaring (Sarkar et al. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2020 Jun 30;19(6):1447-1455. Epub 2019 Oct 30.

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University, Assiut, Egypt.

Background: Topical immunomodulators have been successfully used as monotherapy or in combination with other therapeutic modalities in treating vitiligo. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have evaluated the combination of tacrolimus 0.03% ointment and microdermabrasion as a therapeutic modality to hasten response time and improve repigmentation rate in vitiligo vulgaris. Read More

Aesthet Surg J 2020 10;40(11):1253-1262

Dr Nazerali is an Attending Physician, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.

Background: Google Trends (GT) provides cost-free, customizable analyses of search traffic for specified terms entered into Google's search engine. GT may inform plastic surgery marketing decisions and resource allocation.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine GT's utility in tracking and predicting public interest in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and to examine trends over time of public interest in nonsurgical procedures. Read More

Cutis 2019 Jul;104(1):79-80

Department of Dermatology, Ehrling Bergquist Clinic, Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, Nebraska, USA.

With an ever-increasing prevalence of cosmetic treatments, there also have been increasing rates of skin and soft tissue infections due to cosmetic procedures and other popular procedures such as acupuncture. We report a case of a 32-year-old woman who presented with a tender lump on the face of 6 weeks' duration that developed acutely after using an at-home microdermabrasion device. She was eventually diagnosed with a skin infection due to Mycobacterium abscessus, which is part of a more specific group known as rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Jul 26. Epub 2019 Jul 26.

Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Background: Regenerative Epithelial Suspension can lead to the restoration of wound and repigmentation, which can be gained by ReCell medical device to treat scar and depigmentation diseases.

Objectives: To report the effectivity of ReCell combined with microdermabrasion in scar and depigmentation diseases and review the literature of this new technology.

Methods: We gave a differential donor⁄recipient ratio of about 1:20-30 with vitiligo, 1:40 with postburn construction, 1:80 with acne scar, and 1:120 with adult congenital melanocytic nevus, 1:80 with pediatrics, respectively. Read More

Indian Dermatol Online J 2019 Jul-Aug;10(4):380-395

Venkat Charmalaya Centre for Advanced Dermatology and Postgraduate Training, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Striae distansae (SD) or stretch marks are very common, asymptomatic, skin condition frequently seen among females between 5 to 50 years of ages. It often causes cosmetic morbidity and psychological distress, particularly in women and in certain professions where physical appearances have significant importance. Of late, with the increasing emphasis on cosmetic management and awareness, patients approach dermatologists for stretch marks treatment. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2019 Mar;18(3):s112-114

The Hispanic population is the third largest growing group in the United States and is projected to increase to 119 million by 2060. Skin of color populations including Hispanics are more susceptible to a variety of pigmentary disorders including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Most previous treatment options for these disorders remain unsatisfactory. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2019 Mar;18(3):s112-114

The Hispanic population is the third largest growing group in the United States and is projected to increase to 119 million by 2060. Skin of color populations including Hispanics are more susceptible to a variety of pigmentary disorders including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Most previous treatment options for these disorders remain unsatisfactory. Read More

Lasers Med Sci 2019 Sep 14;34(7):1449-1455. Epub 2019 Feb 14.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Verona, Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Piazzale L. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.

Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedures reached an all-time high in the 2016. This reveals a growing interest in a smoother, younger, and tighter look accessible using the esthetic medicine tools like botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections, laser, and microdermabrasion. Forty-five patients from 35 to 52 years old (medium age 43. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Jan 20. Epub 2019 Jan 20.

Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

Background: Topical applications of alpha-hydroxy acids and poly hydroxy acids in the form of peels gained popularity. To enhance the effect of these substances, aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion can be used in one procedure.

Aims: The assessment of skin hydration, elasticity, and TEWL after using lactobionic acid in the form of 20% peel and lactobionic acid in the form of 20% peel combined with aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion. Read More

J Dermatolog Treat 2019 Dec 19;30(8):732-744. Epub 2019 Jun 19.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center , Brooklyn , NY , USA.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves the application of a topical photosensitizer, irradiation with light, and oxygen to produce cytotoxic reactive oxygen species that selectively destroy damaged cells while leaving normal skin intact. Topical PDT is a commonly used treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) due to its excellent clearance rate and cosmetic outcomes. However, PDT is emerging as an off-label treatment modality for many dermatological conditions. Read More

Cureus 2018 Jul 18;10(7):e2999. Epub 2018 Jul 18.

Plastic Surgery, Waldkrankenhaus Bonn, Bonn, DEU.

Background Treatment of the lower eyelid region to rejuvenate the skin or treat actinic elastosis often proves difficult. Established treatment options, such as hyaluronic acid injections, botulinum toxin injections, microneedling, skin resurfacing (microdermabrasion, chemical peel (exfoliation), laser treatment), as well as blepharoplasties and autologous fat transfers, can be associated with significant risks and increased patient burden. Furthermore, they may not be effective for treating the signs of skin aging or actinic elastosis, including dark rings under the eyes, a lack of volume and cutis laxa. Read More

J Cosmet Laser Ther 2018 Nov - Dec;20(7-8):424-435. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

b Residente de tercer año , Universidad del Rosario , Bogota , Columbia.

Background And Objectives: Acne scarring is a widely prevalent condition that can have a negative impact on a patient's quality of life and is often worsened by aging. A number of options are available for the treatment of acne scarring, including retinoids, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers, and surgical techniques such as subcision. The aim of this review is to evaluate the different laser modalities that have been used in peer-reviewed clinical studies for treatment of atrophic acne scars, and summarize current clinical approaches. Read More

J Cosmet Laser Ther 2019 Aug 9;21(5):286-290. Epub 2018 Oct 9.

a Chair of Cosmetology, Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Medical University of Lódź , Łódź (AA, HR) , Poland.

The aim of this study was to assess objectively the effects of the combination of corundum microdermabrasion and cavitation peeling in the therapy of seborrheic skin with visible symptoms of acne punctata. The study involved a group of nine women. A series of six treatments with the combination of microdermabrasion and cavitation peeling were performed within facial skin at 10-14 days intervals. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Jun 28;18(3):910-911. Epub 2018 Sep 28.

Advanced Dermatology, PC, New Hyde Park, New York.

Background: Platelet-rich plasma is highly enriched plasma that contains a large concentration of platelets that secrete various growth factors and is used in a wide variety of surgical and cosmetic procedures, including hair regrowth and skin rejuvenation.

Methods: Microneedling therapy is being combined with platelet-rich plasma to potentiate patient's cosmetic effects. While microneedling therapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy have been around for years and are growing in popularity internationally, there are limited data regarding complications when they are used in conjunction. Read More

Br J Dermatol 2019 04 10;180(4):756-764. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400, Copenhagen, NV, Denmark.

Background: Physical pretreatments can potentiate the efficacy of daylight photodynamic therapy (dPDT), but clinical comparative studies remain limited.

Objectives: Performed in large skin areas with actinic keratoses (AKs) and photodamage, this blinded, randomized clinical trial compared the efficacy and safety of dPDT after tailored skin pretreatment using ablative fractional laser (AFL) or microdermabrasion (MD).

Methods: Two ≥ 50-cm side-by-side skin areas were randomized to receive a single treatment with AFL-dPDT or MD-dPDT. Read More