Five recent developments in cosmetic dermatology

Findings that fractional microneedling plus topical anesthesia decreased pain sensation better than topical anesthesia alone when used prior to microneedling procedures for treating postacne scarring was among recent developments in cosmetic dermatology reported on Healio.com.

Other developments included the FDA’s warning that a skin whitening cream called “Crema Piel de Seda” contains possible mercury:

Microneedling enhances topical anesthesia application for acne scar treatment

Fractional microneedling plus topical anesthesia decreased pain sensation better than topical anesthesia alone when used prior to microneedling procedures for treating postacne scarring, according to recently published study results.

Researchers studied 15 patients (average age, 25 years; nine males) who were seeking treatment of different types of postacne atrophic scars. Read more

FDA warns skin whitening cream includes risk of mercury poisoning

The FDA has issued a warning to consumers not purchase a skin whitening cream called “Crema Piel De Seda” because of the risk of mercury poisoning.

An FDA laboratory analysis has identified mercury in the product, according to a MedWatch Safety Alert. Read more

KTP laser comparable to PDL in treating surgical scars

A 532-nm potassium titanyl phosphate laser was as safe and effective as a 595-nm pulsed dye laser in treating erythematous surgical scars, according to recently published study results.

Terrence C. Keaney

Terrence C. Keaney, MD, and colleagues studied 20 patients (19 women; mean age, 50 years) with matched bilateral erythematous surgical scars or a single linear erythematous scar longer than 5 cm. Read more

Photonumeric scale determines perioral wrinkling associated with female gender, smoking

Perioral wrinkling severity correlated with increasing age, female gender and smoking duration, according to a photonumeric scale used in a recent study.

The researchers recruited 143 participants (50% male) aged 21 to 91 years from the general dermatology clinic at the University of Michigan for facial photographs and a survey. Participants’ photographs were evaluated by three graders by using a photonumeric scale for perioral wrinkling. Read more

Percutaneous polidocanol sclerotherapy effectively treats digital mucous cysts

Percutaneous polidocanol sclerotherapy was an effective and safe treatment for patients with digital mucous cysts, according to recently published study results.

Researchers in Scotland performed percutaneous polidocanol sclerotherapy in 63 patients (40 women; median age, 65 years) with digital mucous cysts. Read more