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Oct 10, 2006 | 02:17 PM CDT
Ethnicity as a Factor in Irritant Contact Dermatitis
By: Sara P. Modjtahedi, Bobeck S. Modjtahedi, and …
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), a common dermatological disorder, presents the classic signs and symptoms of infl ammation: edema, redness and tenderness. It can occur as a result of single exposure to an acute irritant, or when exposure to a less potent irritant is persistent or repeated until signs and symptoms develop over weeks, years or decades.
Sep 08, 2006 | 04:49 PM CDT
Exclusive! Comparatively Speaking: Deep Wrinkles vs. Fine Lines By Tony O'Lenick
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks: What is the difference between deep wrinkles and fine lines? Steven Schwartz provides the answer.
Aug 31, 2006 | 10:56 AM CDT
A Dermatological View: Cutaneous Biochemistry in Aging Skin
By: Jeanette M. Waller and Howard I. Maibach, MD
This is the second of three reviews of technical literature examining the facts and misconceptions about aging skin. Articles on cutaneous blood flow were reviewed in the July 2006 issue. The remaining topics are cutaneous biochemistry and skin thickness.
Aug 30, 2006 | 11:14 AM CDT
Manchester Researchers Crack Baldness Code
Recent research findings from the University of Manchester could help an inherited form of baldness.
Jun 29, 2006 | 11:54 AM CDT
Bench & Beyond--Watering Holes in the Stratum Corneum
By: Bud Brewster
The skin has its own efficient mechanisms and locations for storing water in the stratum corneum (SC). A well-hydrated SC is essential for shedding cells and preventing thickened, dry, rough, scaly skin. But what if the hydration system breaks down? How can the cosmetic chemist help?
Jun 29, 2006 | 11:30 AM CDT
A Dermatological View--Cutaneous Blood Flow in Aging Skin
By: Jeanette M. Waller, Howard I. Maibach, M.D.
This is the first of three reviews of technical literature examining the fact and fancy of aging skin. The three topics are cutaneous blood flow, cutaneous biochemistry and skin thickness.
Jun 29, 2006 | 10:27 AM CDT
Sun and Skin Science: A Periodical Review
By: Martin Rieger, PhD, Tinton Falls
This review of articles drawn primarily from the pages of the 2005 and 2006 Journal of Investigative Dermatology discusses the skin’s inherent mechanisms for photoimmunoprotection, photoadaptation and photoprotection following exposure to the sun.
Jun 06, 2006 | 08:22 AM CDT
Exclusive! Comparatively Speaking: Irritation vs. Sensitization
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks: What's the difference between irritation and sensitization? Steve Schwartz provides the answer…
May 22, 2006 | 05:32 PM CDT
Energizing Trends
Well-being is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as, “the state of being happy, healthy and prosperous;” however, the methods to achieve well-being are anything but defined.
May 10, 2006 | 08:52 AM CDT
Aveda Considers Gemstones in Cosmetic Formulas
Gemstones can be used to enhance cosmetic formulations, according to one Aveda researcher.