The best numbing cream for skin procedures is one that provides profound anesthesia. It should do this in the shortest […]
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While there always seems to be hype about Jessner’s peels they actually have been around for a long time compared […]
In a recent study that surveyed cosmetic dermatologists, it was found that the most popular topical anesthetic used was benzocaine […]
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Actinic Keratosis Treatment
Actinic keratoses are scaly patches of skin that grow slowly and appear more frequently after age 40. The only true […]
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Topical Treatments for Melasma
Topical treatments for melasma are used to improve the appearance of flare ups. These treatments typically work by altering the […]
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Skin Numbing Cream Tips
The best numbing cream for cosmetic and dermatology procedures is a compounded topical with several anesthetic ingredients. A compounding pharmacy […]
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Hydroquinone Prescription vs. OTC
The FDA in April this year issued a ban on the sale of over-the-counter hydroquinone products. Their concern was regarding […]
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Oral Ketotifen and Melasma Study
It is thought that upper dermal mast cells are a part of the pathogenesis of melasma. Pathogenesis describes the manner […]
An ingredient that is frequently prescribed by dermatologists but may not be well known by all patients is azelaic acid. […]
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5-Fluorouracil for Skin Conditions
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a fluoropyrimidine that is used in cancer treatment but also has several uses in dermatology. It was […]