

August 2025
Epidermal barrier dysfunction is a key feature of plaque psoriasis. Skincare improves epidermal barrier function and is an increasingly recommended part of psoriasis management.
July 2025
Dry skin is both extremely common and an important concern for those who suffer from it. In addition to uncomfortable signs and symptoms, dry skin can be associated with pigmentary changes in individuals with darker skin types.
May 2025
The clinical presentation of photodamaged and aged skin includes fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation changes, which are related to the amount of water in the epidermis. Use of moisturizing products can help improve signs of aging.
March 2025
There is increasing recognition of dermatoporosis – a condition of chronic cutaneous fragility of aging skin seen primarily in older adults. Dermatoporosis can be characterized by white pseudo scars, purpura/bruising, skin thinning, and loss of volume. This study evaluated a novel cream with microdoses of mandelic acid and Centella asiatica that was formulated to target physiologic processes involved in dermatoporosis.
January 2025
Dermatoporosis refers to a skin condition affecting the elderly, characterized by chronic progressive cutaneous insufficiency and skin fragility.
September 2024
Dermatoporosis (DP) is a condition associated with thinning skin layers and resultant fragility. Much of the thinning is related to fibroblast dysfunction, production of destructive inflammatory cytokines, breakdown of the extracellular matrix (ECM), and weakening of the dermo-epidermal junction. A major contributor to this change in the ECM milieu, previously under-considered, is cellular senescence, particularly involving the papillary dermal fibroblasts.
September 2024
Sensitive skin (SS) is a syndrome of subjective cutaneous of hyperreactivitiy to otherwise innocuous stimuli, characterized by symptoms of itching, tingling, heat, tightness, pain, stinging, and/or general discomfort.
July 2024
All skin phototypes can be damaged by sun exposure; however, many individuals with darker skin perceive their need for the use of sunscreen to be low.1 People with skin of color (SOC) can be burned by sun exposure although identifying a sunburn in darker skin can be more challenging than in lighter skin.
June 2024
Evaluating cleansers and moisturizers provides important information to guide clinicians in the recommendation of these products. This project was performed to visualize skin hydration via heatmap after the use of a gentle skin cleanser (GSC) and moisturizing lotion (ML).
May 2024
Dry skin — leading to a scaly and flaky appearance — is not only common but is also frequently exacerbated by factors such as frequent cleansing and/or use of harsh cleansers and low relative environmental humidity that can have an additive effect on loss of skin hydration.
October 2023
In the United States, the National Eczema Association estimates that 1 out of every 10 people have some form of eczema over their lifetime. As any dermatologist can attest, managing patients with eczema and eczema-prone skin can be challenging.