
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Cosmeceuticals
- 1st Edition - March 18, 2005
- Imprint: Saunders
- Editors: Zoe Diana Draelos, Jeffrey S. Dover, Murad Alam
- Language: English
Introducing a new title in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series! This breakthrough reference presents up-to-the-minute, practical guidance on the use of cosmeceuticals… Read more
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Introducing a new title in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series! This breakthrough reference presents up-to-the-minute, practical guidance on the use of cosmeceuticals (skin care products that fall between a cosmetic and a pharmaceutical) as well as microdermabraion and “lunchtime peels”—edited by one of the top experts in the world, Dr. Zoe Draelos. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, this resource focuses on procedural information and provides practical and realistic advice for those looking to guide their patients in the use of these products and procedures based on sound scientific evidence.
- Covers the hottest topics—including microdermabrasion; "lunchtime peels"; retinoids; vitamins E, C, and B; botanicals; nutritional antioxidants; and more—all in one concise, accessible volume.
- Provides the "tricks of the trade" of more than 40 practically-minded, technically skilled, hands-on clinicians.
- Features a wealth of color illustrations and photographs that depict cases as they present in practice.
- Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes how to optimize outcomes, enabling readers to improve their technique.
- Includes the latest clinical trial data, enabling readers to effectively guide their patients.
Cosmetic Dermatologists, Dermatologists, Dermatologic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Oculoplastic and Facial Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgeons, Ophthalmologists
Introduction: What are Cosmeceuticals? - Albert M. Kligman
Part 1: Defining the Cosmeceutical Realm
1. Cosmeceuticals and the Practice of Dermatology - Ellen C. Gendler
2. Cosmeceuticals: Function and The Skin Barrier
3. Cosmeceutical Formulation Considerations - Kenneth Klein
4. The Cosmeceutical Marketplace - Doug Stuckey
5. Evaluating Cosmeceutical Efficiency - Gary L. Grove, Jonn Damia, Charles Zerwick
Part 2: Cosmeceutical Actives
6. Retinoids - John E. Oblong, Donald L. Bissett
7. Cosmeceutical Vitamins: Vitamin E - Jens J. Thiele, Swarna Ekanayake Mudiyanselage, Sherry N. Hsieh
8. Cosmeceutical Vitamins: Vitamin C - Patricia Farris
9. Cosmeceutical Vitamins: Vitamin B - Donald L. Bissett, John E. Oblong, Cynthia A. Berge
10. Ceramides, Lipids, and Barrier Repair - Peter M. Elias
11. Cosmeceutical Botanicals: Part 1 - Zoe D. Draelos
12. Cosmeceutical Botanicals: Part 2 - Carl Thornfeldt
13. Cosmeceutical Metals - Jim Schwartz
14. Cosmeceutical Moisturizers - James Q. Del Rosso
15. Skin Lightening Agents - Marta I. Rendon, Jorge I. Gaviria
16. Exfoliants: AHAs and BHAs - Cherie M. Ditre
17. Proteins and Peptides - Mary P. Lupo
18. Nutritional Antioxidants - Karen E. Burke
19. Endogenous Growth Factors as Cosmeceuticals - Richard E. Fitzpatrick
20. Sunscreens - Dee Anna Glaser, Heidi Waldorf
21. Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmeceuticals -
Christen M. Mowad
Part 3: The Application of Cosmeceuticals to Dermatologic Practice
22. Wrinkles and Fine Lines
23. Redness
24. Dyspigmented Skin
25. Oily Skin
26. Dry Skin
27. Acne
Part 4: Cosmeceutical Myths
28. Acne Cosmeceutical Myths - Zoe D. Draelos
29. Cosmeceutical Anti-Aging Myths - Zoe D. Draelos
30. Botanical Cosmeceutical Myths - Zoe D. Draelos
Part 5: New Research in Cosmeceuticals
31. Gene Array Technology and the Search for Cosmeceutical Actives - Bryan B. Fuller, Brian K. Pilcher, Dustin R. Smith
32. Future Cosmeceuticals of Dermatologic Importance - Neil S. Sadick
33. The Next Generation Hydroxy Acids - M. Elizabeth Briden, Barbara Green
34. Novel Transdermal Cosmeceutical Delivery Systems - Carla G. Nugent
Summary: What is the Future of Cosmeceuticals? - Zoe D. Draelos
Part 1: Defining the Cosmeceutical Realm
1. Cosmeceuticals and the Practice of Dermatology - Ellen C. Gendler
2. Cosmeceuticals: Function and The Skin Barrier
3. Cosmeceutical Formulation Considerations - Kenneth Klein
4. The Cosmeceutical Marketplace - Doug Stuckey
5. Evaluating Cosmeceutical Efficiency - Gary L. Grove, Jonn Damia, Charles Zerwick
Part 2: Cosmeceutical Actives
6. Retinoids - John E. Oblong, Donald L. Bissett
7. Cosmeceutical Vitamins: Vitamin E - Jens J. Thiele, Swarna Ekanayake Mudiyanselage, Sherry N. Hsieh
8. Cosmeceutical Vitamins: Vitamin C - Patricia Farris
9. Cosmeceutical Vitamins: Vitamin B - Donald L. Bissett, John E. Oblong, Cynthia A. Berge
10. Ceramides, Lipids, and Barrier Repair - Peter M. Elias
11. Cosmeceutical Botanicals: Part 1 - Zoe D. Draelos
12. Cosmeceutical Botanicals: Part 2 - Carl Thornfeldt
13. Cosmeceutical Metals - Jim Schwartz
14. Cosmeceutical Moisturizers - James Q. Del Rosso
15. Skin Lightening Agents - Marta I. Rendon, Jorge I. Gaviria
16. Exfoliants: AHAs and BHAs - Cherie M. Ditre
17. Proteins and Peptides - Mary P. Lupo
18. Nutritional Antioxidants - Karen E. Burke
19. Endogenous Growth Factors as Cosmeceuticals - Richard E. Fitzpatrick
20. Sunscreens - Dee Anna Glaser, Heidi Waldorf
21. Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmeceuticals -
Christen M. Mowad
Part 3: The Application of Cosmeceuticals to Dermatologic Practice
22. Wrinkles and Fine Lines
23. Redness
24. Dyspigmented Skin
25. Oily Skin
26. Dry Skin
27. Acne
Part 4: Cosmeceutical Myths
28. Acne Cosmeceutical Myths - Zoe D. Draelos
29. Cosmeceutical Anti-Aging Myths - Zoe D. Draelos
30. Botanical Cosmeceutical Myths - Zoe D. Draelos
Part 5: New Research in Cosmeceuticals
31. Gene Array Technology and the Search for Cosmeceutical Actives - Bryan B. Fuller, Brian K. Pilcher, Dustin R. Smith
32. Future Cosmeceuticals of Dermatologic Importance - Neil S. Sadick
33. The Next Generation Hydroxy Acids - M. Elizabeth Briden, Barbara Green
34. Novel Transdermal Cosmeceutical Delivery Systems - Carla G. Nugent
Summary: What is the Future of Cosmeceuticals? - Zoe D. Draelos
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 18, 2005
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
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Zoe Diana Draelos
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; President, Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, NC, USAJD
Jeffrey S. Dover
Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover is the co-director of SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, a comprehensive facility specializing in dermatology, laser and cosmetic surgery, and he is Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Brown Medical School. Dr. Dover’s research interests are Photomedicine, lasers in medicine, cosmetic laser surgery, and medical education. He is the author of over 400 scientific publications. He has co-authored and edited over 45 textbooks, many of which have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Chinese and are sold to physicians all over the world. Dr. Dover is the founding editor of Journal Watch for Dermatology, produced by the publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine. He is also a Past President of both the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine; Adjunct Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Brown Medical School, SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, MA, USAMA
Murad Alam
Dr. Murad Alam is an author of over 250 scientific publications and is the Editor of Archives of Dermatological Research. He is the Associate Editor of JAAD; Lasers in Medical Science; Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, and he is the Assistant Editor of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Alam is series co-editor of the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology books and has overall edited 20 books. Dr. Alam is current President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and an incoming member of the Board of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also the vice-president of the Blade and Light Society, an organization of volunteer dermatologic surgeons who perform charitable mission work to treat skin cancers and train surgical dermatologists in underserved countries. Dr. Alam’s clinical practice includes the treatment of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Dermatology; Professor of Surgery, Otolaryngology and Medical Social Services, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL