Revivv study results tops most read Healio Dermatology news of 2023

Key takeaways:

• The most read story discussed a novel, botanical serum that improved hair growth with no adverse events.
• Skin-aging remedies, practice management and aesthetic tips are also found in this list.

A study discussing a novel, botanical serum for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia was the most popular article on the Healio Dermatology website this year.

Additionally, news regarding the effects of vitamin C serum and nonalcoholic muscadine wine on aging skin, the role of the dermatologists in the fight against human trafficking and an enlightening Q&A with a renown plastic surgeon who discussed the cultural “Barbie Botox” movement were among the most read articles of the year.

Here are five of the most popular Healio Dermatology articles of 2023:

Novel serum improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with no side effects

Revivv, a novel topical serum, led to meaningful improvements in hair growth with no adverse events in patients with androgenetic alopecia, according to a study published in June, 2023. In the study 80% of participants reported an increase in hair growth, hair volume, scalp coverage and hair regrowth by week 8 with no adverse events. Read more.

Vitamin C serum, tinted sunscreen moisturizer may ‘protect and repair’ aging skin

A two-step skincare regimen involving concentrated vitamin C serum and tinted sunscreen was safe and effective in combating skin facial aging, according to a study published in February. In the study, overall photodamage improved by 11.7% in patients at 4 weeks, 14.9% at 8 weeks and 19.1% at 12 weeks. Read more.

Nonalcoholic muscadine wine may improve aging skin in older women

According to a study presented at NUTRITION 2023, women who drank two glasses of dealcoholized muscadine wine daily for 6 weeks improved skin elasticity and water retention in their skin compared with baseline. Read more.

Dermatologists ‘uniquely positioned’ to recognize, aid human trafficking victims

According to a presentation at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2023 Annual Meeting, dermatologists are in a unique position to identify and aid those affected by human trafficking, and many organizations are advocating for the community to get involved. As the specialty of “visual pattern recognition,” dermatologists can be on the frontlines of aiding the approximately 50% to 80% of human trafficking victims that have sought care within the medical system yet have gone unnoticed. Read more.

Q&A: What clinicians should know about viral beauty trend ‘Barbie Botox’

Following the release of the “Barbie” movie in July 2023, a new cosmetic trend called “Barbie Botox,” better known by clinicians as trapezius Botox, took social media by storm. In a Q&A with Healio Dermatology, Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS, an attending plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Infirmary, CEO of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty and chief medical officer of RealSelf, discussed the novelty and benefits of this procedure. Read more.