... the application of multimodal clinical imaging (MCI), a combination of imaging technology and computation, in the assessment of acne lesions in a clinical study setting. Methods: A prospective, monocentric, single-group open study designed to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of a cosmetic product (IP/SG...

..., used as a skin whitener and as an ingredient in some cosmetic creams. When used as an oral treatment, 500 mg/day for 6 months was reported to be effective in the treatment of melasma [ 1 ], and 750 mg/day for 8 weeks was reported to improve the effectiveness of laser treatment of melasma [ 2 ]. Eight...

...Sanjay Singh; Baldeep Kaur Mann; Narendra K. Tiwary Background: Case-control studies to support the concept of acne cosmetica are lacking. Objective: To examine the association of post-adolescent acne with the use of cosmetics and cosmetic procedures. Methods: 910 post-adolescent patients with acne...

...Julien Seneschal; Emeline Kubica; Lucile Boursault; Josette Stokkermans; Christine Labreze; Brigitte Milpied; Khaled Ezzedine; Alain Taïeb Background: Exogenous acne refers to acneiform lesions due to external factors such as cosmetic agents, exposure to various oils, skin rubbing or friction...

... forearm increases slightly with age. This knowledge is crucial for adapting medical skin care products. 22 11 2011 31 01 2012 20 3 2012 Skin care Aging Anti-aging Cosmetics Epidermal barrier © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel 2012 Copyright / Drug Dosage / Disclaimer...

...) in 1988 and 5.6% (out of 2,295 patients) in 1989–90. This rate of sensitization appears to be related to the more and more widespread use of isothiazolinone biocide in cosmetics, domestic products and in industry. 20 02 1991 22 05 1991 8 10 2009 © 1992 S. Karger AG, Basel 1992...

...P. Trevisi; C. Vincenzi; C. Chieregato; L. Guerra; A. Tosti Background : In the last decade UV filters have been incorporated in a large number of cosmetic products. Objective: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of sunscreen allergy in patients with a suspected photodermatitis...

...D. Perrenoud; H.P. Homberger; P.C. Auderset; R. Emmenegger; E. Frenk; J.-H. Saurat; C. Hauser; and the Swiss Contact Dermatitis Research Group Background : In Spring 1992, an epidemic outbreak of papular and follicular rashes caused by a new line of cosmetics occurred throughout Switzerland...

...R. Wolf Several puzzling aspects of the use of lanolin are discussed as ‘lanolin paradoxes’, in analogy with the ‘paraben paradoxes’. Lanolin in topical therapeutic agents sensitizes a high proportion of patients, whereas the same lanolin is ‘safe’ in cosmetics so widely used by millions...

... responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Pigmented cosmetic dermatitis Pigmented contact dermatitis Pulse point, perfume Fragrance allergy Cosmetics Correspondence and Opinions...

...L. Kohl; A. Blondeel; M. Song Background: Cosmetics have been used since the oldest known civilisations, and nowadays almost everybody resorts to beauty products. Objective: Considering the increasing incidence of contact dermatitis, the aim of the study is to determine the impact of allergy...