New products for cosmetic care in dermatology
StemulationHerbal toner works deep into skin The new AHA Herbal Balancing Toner is designed to gently cleanse the skin and remove any unwanted buildup from throughout the day. The toner helps to remove...
View ArticlePODCAST: A plethora of aesthetic products
Cosmetic concerns are important to many of our patients. Among the difficulties faced by consumers is the blitz of advertising of new and presumably revolutionary products that can rejuvenate and...
View ArticleSelf-tanning cream safety
Are self-tanning creams safe? Yes, self-tanning creams are safe, but perhaps an explanation is in order. There have been a very few reported cases of allergic contact dermatitis to self-tanning creams....
View ArticleClenser with papain enzymes helps nourish skin
REVISION SKINCARE has released its new Papaya Enzyme Cleanser, a wash that is formulated with papayas to nourish the skin with vitamins and minerals. It contains papain enzymes that help to remove dead...
View ArticleAre there certain cosmetics that patients with acne should avoid?
Patients frequently ask if there are cosmetics that should be avoided to improve facial acne. If only eliminating a cosmetic would improve acne! Very few modern facial cosmetics cause comedonal...
View ArticleEnergy devices 101: Spotlight on lasers
Dr. GoldSurrounded by some 40 energy devices at his Nashville, Tenn., cosmetic dermatology practice, Michael H. Gold, M.D., says he uses lasers to treat the spectrum of cosmetic concerns, from wrinkles...
View ArticleDual incision system helps reduce postop infections
Dr. GabrielThe Prevena Duo Incision Management Platform from Acelity LP Inc. is the first disposable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system designed specifically for the management of two closed...
View ArticleEnergy Devices 101: Intense pulsed light (IPL)
Dr. JegasothyIntense pulsed light (IPL) technology is common, versatile and, in all likelihood, has reached its technological maturity, according to S. Manjula Jegasothy, M.D., founder of the Miami...
View Article10 patient questions you might be asked today
With the internet being available at everyone's fingertips and seemingly endless advertising for a variety of skincare and cosmetic products, the average patient may come to an appointment with...
View ArticleCosmetic dangers: Part 1-Popular cosmetics patients use
The views expressed here belong to the author. They do not necessarily represent the views of Optometry Times or UBM Medica. Dangers found hidden in cosmetics have been receiving attention...
View ArticleCosmetic dangers: Part 2—Products banned by the FDA, worsen ocular surface...
The views expressed here belong to the author. They do not necessarily represent the views of Optometry Times or UBM Medica. Many times, we read the label of our cosmetics and wonder what exactly a...
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