MEDICAL AND AESTHETIC TREATMENT ACROSS THE BROAD SPECTRUM OF ETHNICITIES
Dec
2016
Vol. 35. No. 4
Introduction
Similar to the US population, the field of dermatology is constantly changing. In an era with countless devices in our toolkit, it is important to know when to use what and in whom. We wanted to give the readers background about these commonly encountered conditions and then focus on the latest treatment options in this issue of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery.
Combination therapy in skin of color including injectables, laser, and light devices
Despite extensive treatment options in patients with skin of color, there is a paucity of well-designed studies performed on this patient population.
What devices to use or not use in skin of color
In patients with ethnic skin (ie, skin of color), energy devices are used more cautiously to avoid adverse events.
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A review of melasma treatment focusing on laser and light devices
Despite the numerous therapies available, a high recurrence rate and inconsistent results remain challenges in the treatment of melasma, and combination treatment using multiple modalities is often necessary.
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Cosmeceuticals in skin of color
This article discusses the importance of a correct and consistent skin care regimen and the various cutaneous issues that should be considered when prescribing a skin care regimen for patients with darker skin types.
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Cosmetic approach to the Asian population
This review integrates the findings from multiple clinical trials available on PubMed. The procedures listed are those that are mostly performed in dermatology offices.
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