Francesco Tursi, Vincenzo Nobile, Enza Cestone, Ileana De Ponti, Anne Lepoudere, Renaud Sergheraert, Jean-Philippe Soulard
{"title":"The Effects of an Oral Supplementation of a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate on Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study in Healthy Women.","authors":"Francesco Tursi, Vincenzo Nobile, Enza Cestone, Ileana De Ponti, Anne Lepoudere, Renaud Sergheraert, Jean-Philippe Soulard","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Keratin hydrolysates are active components used in food supplements to alleviate aging signs on skin, hair, and nails.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluates a novel keratin hydrolysate obtained from poultry feathers. This feather keratin hydrolysate (FKH) results in a characteristic mix of free L-amino acids (≥ 83.5%). FKH was administered as a food supplement to a panel of adult women showing aging physiological signs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were randomly assigned in three groups to receive daily dosages of 500 or 1000 mg of FKH or placebo for 90 days. Parameters of skin roughness, wrinkle features, deep skin moisturization, skin maximum elongation and elasticity, skin thickness, skin anisotropy, skin density, gloss of skin, hair and nails, and nail hardness were evaluated. Subjects also answered a questionnaire related to the treatment efficacy perception.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both FKH treatments showed a significant improvement of all parameters compared to day 0 and to placebo, with an exception for fiber anisotropy and fiber density which showed a significant improvement compared to day 0 and a tendency to improve compared to placebo. These measurements were bolstered by the results of a self-assessment questionnaire, showing an overall set of positive answers for both treatments compared to placebo.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Oral supplementation of FKH for 90 days is associated with an improvement in the appearance of facial skin, hair, and nails. This study highlights the benefits of free L-amino acids mix as potential aminobiotics and not just as building blocks of proteins, suggesting a new perspective of nutricosmetic food.</p>","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142375515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ilaria Proietti, Alessandra Spagnoli, Alison Favaroni, Alessandro Gritti, Marco Dal Canton, Sandro Quartucci, Chantal Sciuto, Dario Bertossi, Mariagrazia Patalano, Maurizio Cavallini, Maria Teresa Saliani, Nicola Kefalas, Enrica Angelone, Selene Mogavero
{"title":"HArmonyCa™ hybrid filler to restore connective tissue: An Italian real-life retrospective study.","authors":"Ilaria Proietti, Alessandra Spagnoli, Alison Favaroni, Alessandro Gritti, Marco Dal Canton, Sandro Quartucci, Chantal Sciuto, Dario Bertossi, Mariagrazia Patalano, Maurizio Cavallini, Maria Teresa Saliani, Nicola Kefalas, Enrica Angelone, Selene Mogavero","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Facial aging and dermal conditions may negatively influence the quality of life, leading patients to seek aesthetic procedures to restore a more satisfying appearance. HArmonyCa™ is a recently developed hybrid filler that combines the actions of the most common dermal fillers, hyaluronic acid (HA) and calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA).</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study investigates the efficacy and safety of HArmonyCa™ in patients affected by chrono- and photoaging and several facial skin conditions.</p><p><strong>Patients/methods: </strong>One hundred and twenty-nine patients, affected by chrono- and photoaging, and skin conditions such as oily and acne-prone skin, rosacea, or scarring, were treated with HArmonyCa™. Injections followed the retrograde linear fanning technique. A physicians' consensus identified five optimal entry points. The physician and patients assessed treatment outcomes using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) 9 months after treatment (including immediate lift effect, skin firmness, and elasticity), and 3D images were taken for documentation. Adverse events (AEs) were evaluated immediately after the procedure and after 9 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>According to the physician's assessments, all patients displayed an improvement in facial appearance, particularly during movement, with the patients' evaluation showing agreement. Only minor AEs were reporte, which resolved spontaneously. Moreover, HArmonyCa™ treatment proved compatible with different medications and aesthetic procedures.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study shows that one treatment with HArmonyCa™ yields highly satisfactory outcomes in patients affected by skin conditions. For the first time, we show that HArmonyCa™ is a dynamic filler that improves facial laxity during movement. The treatment proved to be safe and fully compatible with other cosmetic procedures and medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Short Snips: YouTube Shorts Recommendations for Hair Loss and Alopecia.","authors":"Michelle Ko, David Kim, Emily Newsom, Carolyn Goh","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16608","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142371984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of the Performance and Safety of a New Micro-Needle Technology in Comparison With the Classic Needle on the Antiaging Effects of a Biorevitalizing Solution: A Randomized Split Face/Neck Study.","authors":"Andreea Boca, Ferial Fanian, Riekie Smit, Alessio Redaelli, Ranesha Goorochurn, Hanane Issa, Natalia Sukmanskaya, Valérie Philippon, Roberto Dell' Avanzato","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16547","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Skin biorevitalization involves multiple intradermal injections to enhance skin quality, but precise dermal targeting can be challenging due to variations in skin thickness smaller, less painful needles with fewer skin reactions are attractive options.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study evaluates a new Micro-Needle device's performance and safety in comparison with the classic needle used in skin biorevitalization.</p><p><strong>Patients/methods: </strong>Subjects with facial and neck skin aging were enrolled. Safety outcomes, including immediate and local tolerability, were assessed. Performance outcomes measured skin radiance, wrinkles and photoaging grade, hydration, subepidermal low echogenic band, dermis thickness, and skin elasticity. Both subjects and investigators recorded Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Micro-Needle injections demonstrated superior performance compared to the classic needle, influenced by the specific skin zones and thickness. Micro-Needle was superior for skin wrinkles at D49 for periorbital zone and nasolabial folds by -14.5% (p = 0.01) and -15% (p = 0.004), respectively, and for neck by 9.6% (p = 0.0008). The Nanosoft device showed a faster improvement for skin hydration at D42 for the cheek zone (p = 0.04) and at D75 for the neck area (p = 0.01); and for skin radiance at D75 (p = 0.03) and at D120 (p = 0.0098). Ex vivo studies confirmed the Micro-Needle's accuracy in product placement in the dermis. Adverse events were milder with Micro-Needle and no serious adverse events occurred.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both needles significantly improved skin quality, but Micro-Needle enhanced the outcomes of skin biorevitalization procedures, particularly in terms of skin wrinkle reduction, elasticity, and overall skin hydration.</p>","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Injectable Hydrogel With Glycyrrhizic Acid and Asiaticoside-Loaded Liposomes for Wound Healing.","authors":"Yunqi Zhang, Yu Xiong, Xiaochun Wu, Maofang Huang, Zhengjie Li, Tie Zhao, Peng Peng","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16606","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Open skin wounds increase the risk of infections and can compromise health. Therefore, applying medications to promote healing at the injury site is crucial. In practice, direct drug delivery is often difficult to maintain for a long time due to rapid absorption or wiping off, which reduces the efficiency of wound healing. Consequently, the development of bioactive materials with both antibacterial and wound-healing properties is highly desirable.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study synthesized liposomes loaded with glycyrrhizic acid (GA) and asiaticoside (AS) by film dispersion-ultrasonication method, which were then incorporated into a GelMA solution and cross-linked by ultraviolet light to form a bioactive composite hydrogel for wound dressings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This hydrogel is conducive to the transport of nutrients and gas exchange. Compared with GelMA hydrogel (swelling rate 69.8% ± 5.7%), the swelling rate of GelMA/Lip@GA@AS is lower, at 52.1% ± 1.0%. GelMA/Lip@GA@AS also has better compression and rheological properties, and the in vitro biodegradability is not significantly different from that of the collagenase-treated group. In addition, the hydrogel polymer has a stable drug release rate, good biocompatibility, and an angiogenic promoting effect. In vitro experiments prove that, at concentrations of 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 mg/mL, GelMA/Lip@GA@AS can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We synthesized GelMA/Lip@GA@AS hydrogel and found it possesses advantageous mechanical properties, rheology, and biodegradability. Experimental results in vitro showed that the bioactive hydrogel could efficiently release drugs, exhibit biocompatibility, and enhance angiogenesis and antimicrobial effects. These results suggest the promising application of GelMA/Lip@GA@AS hydrogel in wound-dressing materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yonghong Hao, Xiaofang Zou, Zigang Zhao, Liyuan Xing, Chengxin Li
{"title":"Wedge Resection and Nail Groove Reconstruction With Hanging Thread Knot in the Treatment of Onychocryptosis.","authors":"Yonghong Hao, Xiaofang Zou, Zigang Zhao, Liyuan Xing, Chengxin Li","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16585","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Onychocryptosis is characterized by the nail plate penetrating the lateral nail fold, resulting in varying degrees of infection and deformity. Standardized treatment protocols for onychocryptosis, particularly in Stages IIb, III, and IV, have not been universally established, highlighting the urgent need for the development of effective interventions.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of wedge resection and nail groove reconstruction using the hanging thread knot for the treatment of onychocryptosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>At our hospital, a total of 155 patients with onychocryptosis in Stages IIb, III, and IV underwent treatment. Wedge resection and nail groove reconstruction with the hanging thread knot were applied based on the severity of deformity and infection for treating onychocryptosis. All patients received perioperative systematic and topical anti-infective treatments. Follow-ups conducted over a period of 2-6 months assessed postoperative rehabilitation and complications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The cure rate reached 95%, with a low recurrence rate of 5%. Recurrence, observed in eight patients, was attributed to various causes: three due to improper trimming, three related to trauma, one associated with obesity, and one due to incomplete matrix resection. All eight patients achieved complete recovery through health guidance and secondary surgery. Satisfaction results were reported during the 2-6 months follow-up period. Although 10 patients experienced secondary local infections, all achieved complete recovery following active treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Wedge resection and nail groove reconstruction with the hanging thread knot prove to be an effective and safe method for treating onychocryptosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Clinical Efficacy of Lapachol in Facial Redness Reduction.","authors":"Zoe Diana Draelos","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16602","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Facial erythema from acne, vascular rosacea, or photoaging is a common difficult-to-treat dermatologic challenge.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to examine the role of lapachol in alleviating facial erythema associated with a variety of common dermatologic conditions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-five healthy female and male subjects 35-65 years of age of Fitzpatrick skin types I-II with mild-to-moderate stable facial erythema from acne, rosacea or photoaging were enrolled in a single-site monadic study. Subjects received the study cream for twice daily application and were assessed at baseline, Week 4, and Week 8. The dermatologist investigator and subjects assessed efficacy and tolerability and facial photographic images were taken of all subjects at each visit. Noninvasive erythema assessments of the face were conducted using a colorimeter at baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 to document improvement in facial erythema.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-five out of 25 subjects successfully completed the study without tolerability issues including 12 subjects with rosacea, 6 subjects with photoaging and 7 subjects with acne. After 8 weeks of use, the investigator rated a 44% decrease in facial erythema while the subjects rated a 40% decrease. Facial erythema was also noninvasively assessed with a colorimeter and dermaspectrophotometer (DSP). There was a 26% decrease in skin redness at Week 4 and a 31% decrease in skin redness at Week 8 on the colorimeter L*a*b* scale. This finding was collaborated by the DSP which registered a 29% decrease on the erythema scale at Week 8.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Lapachol in a moisturizer formulation was found to be effective in reducing facial erythema from acne, rosacea, and photoaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The beneficial effects of coffee consumption: Beyond facial skin aging.","authors":"Anna Vittoria Mattioli, Alberto Farinetti","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16402","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium Hydroxyapatite in the Context of Hypertrophic Photoaging. Evaluation by 2D, 3D Photographs and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM).","authors":"Ilaria Proietti, Federica Trovato, Francesca Paola Sasso, Emanuele Amore, Concetta Potenza, Stefania Guida, Giovanni Pellacani","doi":"10.1111/jocd.16605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16605","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15546,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}