Healio compiles top aesthetic, skincare articles from 2024

Key takeaways:

• Organizations’ responses to hospitalizations from fake Botox injections topped the list.
• Content involving pain relievers, retinol and the U.S. News & World Report annual survey on OTC products followed.

As the year comes to a close, Healio Dermatology has assembled this year’s top aesthetic and skincare articles.

The top stories include a warning issued by national dermatology organizations in response to hospitalizations from fake Botox injections, a letter from the FDA about concerning levels of lidocaine in topical pain relievers, a study supporting the use of retinol for signs of photoaging and more:

AAD, ASDS warn consumers of fake Botox injections following hospitalization reports

In April, the American Academy of Dermatology Association and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery released official statements in response to reports of patients being hospitalized for botulism from counterfeit Botox injections in what news outlets called a “multistate outbreak.” Read more.

FDA issues warning for OTC topical pain relievers with high levels of lidocaine

At the end of March, the FDA warned consumers to avoid certain over-the-counter pain relief topicals that are used before, during or after cosmetic procedures due to potential safety risks. Also, Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS, attending plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Infirmary, shares her Perspective. Read more.

Retinol 0.1% improves signs of photoaging

A study found that stabilized bioactive retinol 0.1% can be an effective solution for individuals seeking to improve signs of photoaging. Read more.

US News & World Report: Dermatologists rank CeraVe, Neutrogena best in OTC products

CeraVe and Neutrogena OTC products topped the U.S. News & World Report annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products list, according to the publication’s national survey. Shanley Chien, MS, the publication’s senior health editor, gave Healio an inside look. Read more.

Yes, you can sunburn during an eclipse: Dermatologist discusses skin safety for rare event

In one of the most historic natural phenomena this year, dermatologists warned individuals to remember to protect their skin as well as their eyes. Allison Arthur, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist at the Sand Lake Dermatology Center, discussed skin safety information while viewing the solar eclipse. Read more.

Novel fungal skin infection in US prompts vigilance from dermatologists

Avrom S. Caplan, MD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discussed how dermatologists should be on the lookout for new forms of a highly contagious fungal infection now being reported in the U.S. Read more.

Certain hand sanitizer, aloe products recalled due to presence of methanol

This year, Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. recalled 40 lots of its hand sanitizer and aloe products due to methanol contamination, according to an FDA public service announcement. Read more.

Lotion improves skin texture, firmness following nonsurgical fat reduction procedure

A topical body lotion was efficacious and well tolerated for improving skin firmness and texture as an adjunct treatment to cryolipolysis. Read more.

Collagen, vitamin C supplementation improves signs of aging in skin

Supplementation with a formulation comprised of collagen and vitamin C improved the signs of aging including dermis density, texture and wrinkles, according to a study. Read more.

Q&A: Treating rosacea without proper skin care ‘impossible’

This year, Rosacea Awareness Month focuses on the importance of OTC skincare products for patients with rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society. Julie Harper, MD, discussed the importance of utilizing proper skincare products, avoiding poor skin care products for rosacea. Read more.