Oral contraceptives in the treatment of acne
Why are contraceptives used in the treatment of acne? The origin of acne is multifactorial, although there is one factor that is basic in its
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Physical Therapies for Acne
What are physical therapies for acne? It is the use of electronic devices that take advantage of certain biochemical or biophysical characteristics of acne skin
What is the best laser for treating acne scars?
Best Laser for Treating Acne Scars What types of lasers are commonly used to treat atrophic acne scars?In general terms, the most commonly used devices
Less frequent medical treatments for acne
What do we mean by less frequent treatments for acne? They are the set of therapeutic options that are used in an unusual way, either
Combining lasers for photoaging
What is photoaging? It consists of the set of skin signs visible as a result of accumulated passive and active sun exposure: brown spots (lentigines),
Acne scar treatment: radiofrequency or non-ablative fractional laser?
Treating acne scars with radiofrequency or laser In recent years, there has been a growing interest in devices and techniques that allow a quick and
Treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin
Axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin What is axillary hyperhidrosis? In axillary hyperhidrosis there is an excess of function of the eccrine sweat glands that leads
Usefulness of metformin in skin disorders
Metformin in skin disorders What is metformin? It is an oral hypoglycemic agent (lowers blood sugar levels) that lowers hepatic glucose production and increases insulin
Treating Acne Scars with Topical Epidermal Growth Factor
What is the relationship between epidermal growth factor and atrophic acne scars? After the inflammation caused by active acne lesions, proteins called metalloproteinases and collagenases
Thyroid scar: fractional laser treatment
Why does an unsightly scar appear in the thyroid area? The formation of a hypertrophic scar or keloid in the thyroid area after a total
Xanthelasma: what is the best treatment?
What are Xanthelasma? They are well-defined yellowish papules or plaques, which are generally located in the inner canthus of the eyelids. They consist of cholesterol
Burn scars: laser treatment
Second-degree or higher burns, by damaging at least the middle layer of the skin (dermis), can leave a secondary scar. It is common that, when