Comparison of the skin depigmenting effect of Cysteamine cream with Hydroquinone Pourahmadi M.1, Ahmadi S.1, Bazafkan S.1, Zahraie N.1, Hsu C.2 1 Jahrom University Medical School, Jahrom, Iran 2 Lignon Medical Center, Geneva, Switzerlan L-cysteamine (alpha-mercaptoethylamine) is a potent skin depigmenting agent known since more than 4 decades. However, due to its very offensive odor,…
DetailsSkin Cancer – Education is the Key to Early Detection Skin cancer education and early detection at the beach: a randomized trial of dermatologist examination and biometric feedback. Emmons KM, Geller AC, Puleo E, Savadatti SS, Hu SW, Gorham S, Werchniak AE; Dana-Farber Skin Cancer Screening Group. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Feb;64(2):282-9. Epub 2010…
DetailsSkin Cancer – Education is the Key to Early Detection Skin cancer education and early detection at the beach: a randomized trial of dermatologist examination and biometric feedback. Emmons KM, Geller AC, Puleo E, Savadatti SS, Hu SW, Gorham S, Werchniak AE; Dana-Farber Skin Cancer Screening Group. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Feb;64(2):282-9. Epub 2010…
DetailsLasers to treat pigmentation: All operate according to the Q-switched mode (pulse of very short duration): alexandrite laser ruby laser NdYAG laser Before using lasers, other treatments are to be tried: topical (creams, depigmentation cream). To learn more about a safe and effective depigmenting cream, click here. surface ablation (chemical peels) lasers Does it work?…
DetailsLasers to treat pigmentation: All operate according to the Q-switched mode (pulse of very short duration): alexandrite laser ruby laser NdYAG laser Before using lasers, other treatments are to be tried: topical (creams, depigmentation cream). To learn more about a safe and effective depigmenting cream, click here. surface ablation (chemical peels) lasers Does it work?…
DetailsTwo things to know for melasma (chloasma, mask of pregnancy) initial treatment consists of topical application (in addition to sun protection): The use of hydroquinone creams combining Vitamin-A-steroids makes the laser treatment more effective if it has not been used. It is advisable to use a topical treatment as much as possible before using the…
DetailsTwo things to know for melasma (chloasma, mask of pregnancy) initial treatment consists of topical application (in addition to sun protection): The use of hydroquinone creams combining Vitamin-A-steroids makes the laser treatment more effective if it has not been used. It is advisable to use a topical treatment as much as possible before using the…
DetailsAs a general rule when treating pigment disorders with lasers, the following apply: It is important to recognize that we treat Always biopsy a suspicious lesion Know the alternative treatments Practical rules for treating pigmentation disorders Avoid aggravating factors (sun, irritating …) Do nothing for problems of pigmentation that heal on their own Treat problems…
DetailsTreatments in use and their evidence in the treatment of Melasma (Chloasma) (Pregnancy Mask) Evidence is classified from A (the best with the most evidence) to E A 4% hydroquinone + 0.05% retinoic acid (RA) + 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide B 4% hydroquinone (HQ) 0.1% tretinoin (RA) 2% HQ + 0.05% RA + 0.1% dexamethasone (Modified…
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