Current Issue
January 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 1
Editorials
Original Articles
Prospective Single-Site Open-label Study Assessing Safety and Efficacy of Poly-L-Lactic Acid for Temple Volume Loss
Background: Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable biostimulatory filler used for restoring facial fat volume loss. Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of injectable PLLA injections fo...
Read MoreEvaluation of an Advanced, Multimodal Skin Tone Correcting Serum in Participants With Mild-to-Severe Dyschromia and Hyperpigmentation
Background: A new multimodal skin tone correcting serum formulated with b.r.y.t.e.r. (brown, red, and yellow tones with enhanced resurfacing) technology (EV-I) targets brown, red, and yellow dyschromi...
Read MoreRegulatory Landscape of Regenerative Dermatology: Current Frameworks and Future
Background: Regenerative dermatology is an emerging subspecialty that seeks to restore the structure and function of healthy skin. The United States lacks comprehensive regulatory guidance for regener...
Read MoreTopical Efinaconazole 10% for Onychomycosis: Pooled Phase 3 Analysis in White, Black, and Asian Participants
Background: Topical efinaconazole 10% solution has demonstrated efficacy and safety in two phase 3 trials of onychomycosis. As clinical data for onychomycosis treatments are limited in patients with s...
Read MoreCharacterizing Safety Outcomes of a Dermal Filler: Injection Site and Timing Insights from the Maude Database
Background: Juvéderm Volbella distinguishes itself for being the only hyaluronic acid filler with dual FDA approval for perioral and infraorbital regions. Its Vycross technology formulation and...
Read MoreA Novel Topical Agent for the Management of Hyperpigmentation, Including Melasma and Age Spots
Background/Objectives: Melasma and age spots are among the most persistent and difficult-to-treat forms of hyperpigmentation. While traditional therapies offer some clinical efficacy, they often carry...
Read MoreCutaneous Adverse Events Associated With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A FAERS Database Analysis From 2018-2024
Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly prescribed for conditions beyond type 2 diabetes, including psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Despite this, lit...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Thiamidol-Based Regimen With SPF Compared With SPF Alone for Facial Hyperpigmentation
Background: Hyperpigmentation disorders are common skin concerns that negatively impact patient quality of life and self-perception. Hyperpigmentation results from the overproduction of melanin via a ...
Read MoreRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Advanced Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis in the United States
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) disproportionately affects diverse patient populations, and complex factors influence access to treatment among different racial and ethnic groups. Objective: This ...
Read MoreA Randomized, Controlled, Split-Face, Double-Blind Study Comparing Topical Malassezin to Hydroquinone 4% for Melasma
Background: Previous studies have documented the capacity of malassezin to brighten the skin. It represents a novel agent for the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Objective: To compare the efficacy an...
Read MoreCombined Use of Relabotulinum Toxin A and NASHA Gel Skinbooster for Rejuvenation of the Upper Third of the Face
Background: Aging of the upper third of the face is characterized by dynamic forehead wrinkles and volume loss in the temporal region, resulting in a fatigued and aged appearance. Addressing both musc...
Read MoreAstragalus membranaceus Extract as a Botanical Ingredient for Pigmentary and Anti-Aging Skincare: A Systematic Review
Background: Skin aging results from intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including oxidative stress, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and declining cellular functions. These factors lead to visible changes lik...
Read MoreSunless Tanners in Dermatology: A Review of Ingredients, Efficacy, and Safety Profiles
Background: Sunless tanners offer a safer alternative to ultraviolet (UV)-based tanning but may cause adverse skin reactions, including irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. This study examines th...
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Features
Illuminating LiDAR Use in Dermatologic Surgery: A Pilot Survey Exploring New Dimensions in Procedural Care
From Misdiagnosis to Resistance: The Need for Antifungal Stewardship in Dermatology
Updated Insights From an Expanded Survey on Monopolar Radiofrequency Treatment
Social Media Analysis of #LipFiller: Content and Quality
Private Insurance Coverage for Botulinum Toxin for Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Case Reports
Photodistributed Hyperpigmentation Associated With COVID-19 Vaccination
Background: Although drugs are a common cause of hyperpigmentation, the pathogenesis is unclear and varies based on the offending agent. Classic medications associated with hyperpigmentation secondary...
Read MoreHalo Seborrheic Keratosis in a Patient of Color With Vitiligo
A 73-year-old woman with Fitzpatrick skin type V presented with a long-standing brownish-black, three-tone macule on the right anterior thigh that developed a sharply demarcated depigmented halo. She ...
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