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Evidence-Based Medicine in Aesthetics
AESTHETIC PROCEDURES: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THEIR EFFECTIVENESS? EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE IN AESTHETICS What is evidence-based medicine? It is defined as “the rational, explicit, judicious
How to remove moles
What is a mole or freckle? Melanocytic moles, freckles or nevi are benign proliferations of melanocytes, the cells that give color to the skin. It
Isotretinoin, doubts
Isotretinoin Doubts Is there a relationship between the consumption of isotretinoin and the appearance of inflammatory bowel disease? In recent years, as a result of
Interview with Didac Barco in La Vanguardia
Didac Barco in La Vanguardia On April 26, La Vanguardia published an interview with Dr. Didac Barco in which he talked about the treatment of
Didac Barco on 25TV
Dr. Didac Barco has participated for three days in the program ‘La Veu de l’Empresari’ on 25TV. In these programs, Dr. Didac Barco has talked
Mirtazapine: alternative treatment for stubborn itching
Treatment for stubborn pruritus What is pruritus? Pruritus (or itching) is themost common symptom of skin diseases. It is rare for a skin disorder to
Xanthelasmas
Treatment of Xanthelasmas What are Xanthelasma? They are cholesterol deposits located on the eyelids. They appear to be a papule or plaque (raised lesions) of
Hyaluronic acid, main features
What is hyaluronic acid used for? What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a natural molecule present in different tissues of our body: the skin,
Treatment of hypopigmented scars with laser and Bimatoprost
Treatment of hypopigmented scars What is a hypopigmented scar? Hypopigmented scars are a relatively common complication after trauma, a surgical or cosmetic procedure or a
Treatment of solar skin ageing
How does skin aging caused by the sun manifest itself? Skin ageing caused by exposure to sunlight and the passage of time manifests itself with
Dr. Didac Barco completes the project of the III Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Dermatology
Didac Barco completes the Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Dermatology Dr. Didac Barco has completed his project for the III Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Dermatology. The
Perioral dermatitis
Treatment of perioral dermatitis What is perioral dermatitis? Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory and chronic skin disorder characterized by the appearance of erythematous papules (red
Ice Pick Acne Scar Treatment
There are different types of scars as a result of acne. Broadly speaking, they are classified as atrophic (depressed) and hypertrophic or keloid (excessive). You
Acne Treatment with Light Therapies
Why are light therapies used as an acne treatment? Some of the therapies used in dermatology and based on light, such as lasers or photodynamic
Hormones and acne in young girls
Can acne be related to hormones? Yes. Acne , which is a disorder of the follicle-sebaceous units of the skin, can appear as a response
New treatments for the human papillomavirus
Treatments for human papillomavirus The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of warts vulgaris and condylomas (anogenital warts). In this section, we will focus on
Side effects of corticosteroids: should we be afraid?
Side effects of corticosteroids What are corticosteroids? Corticosteroids are hormones produced naturally by our adrenal glands, and have vitally important actions on our metabolism, immune
UVA rays and vitamin D synthesis
Are UVA rays good for making vitamin D for bones? The skin needs ultraviolet radiation to metabolize the vitamin D that circulates in the blood
Psoriasis, related diseases
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases, with a prevalence of 2-3% in the general population. Although it was classically considered an exclusively
Frequently Asked Questions About Isotretinoin and Acne
Isotretinoin, the most effective drug for the treatment of acne, can sometimes raise some doubts for patients to whom it is recommended.For general information about
Treatment of burn scars with non-ablative laser
Deep or upper second-degree burns can leave a residual scar because, in addition to affecting the most superficial layer of the skin (epidermis), they reach
