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Efficacy and Tolerability of a Combined 445nm and 630nm Over-the-counter Light Therapy Mask with and without Topical Salicylic Acid versus Topical Benzoyl Peroxide for the Treatment of Mild-to-moderate Acne Vulgaris

a,bMark S. Nestor, MD, PhD; aNicole Swenson, DO; aAngela Macri, DO; aMitchell Manway, DO; aPaige Paparone, DO aCenter for Clinical and Cosmetic Research and Center for Cosmetic Enhancement, Aventura, Florida; bDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida Disclosure: Dr. Nestor is a

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5-Aminolevulinic Acid-based Photodynamic Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Shows Better Effects in the Treatment of Skin Photoaging in Asian Skin: A Prospective, Single-blinded, Controlled Trial

Gao Yang, MD, Laser Center, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Leihong Flora Xiang, MD, PhD Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Michael H. Gold, MD, Gold Skin Care Center, Tennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, Tennesee; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology; Vanderbilt University School

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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of United States Food and Drug Administration-Approved, Home-use, Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy Devices for Pattern Hair Loss: Device Design and Technology

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(11):E64–E75. by Suparuj Lueangarun, MD, MSc; Poom Visutjindaporn, MD; Yardnapar Parcharoen, PhD; Pollawat Jamparuang, BSc; and Therdpong Tempark, MD Drs. Lueangarun and Visutjindaporn are with the Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, in Pathum Thani, Thailand. Dr. Parcharoen is with the Chulabhorn International

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Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratoses of the Upper Extremities using 10% Aminolevulinic Acid Gel, Red Light, and Adapalene Pretreatment

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(10):19–24. by Barry I. Galitzer, MD Dr. Galitzer is with the Skin Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. FUNDING: This study was supported by Biofrontera, Inc. DISCLOSURES: The author reports no conflicts of interest relevant to the content of this article. ABSTRACT: Background. Actinic keratoses (AKs) are sun-induced

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Photodynamic Therapy with 5-aminolevulinic Acid 10% Gel and Red Light for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis, Non-melanoma Skin Cancers, and Acne: Current Evidence and Best Practices

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(10):E53–E65.  by Nathalie C. Zeitouni, MDCM, FRCPC; Neal Bhatia, MD; Roger I. Ceilley, MD; Joel L. Cohen, MD; James Q. Del Rosso, DO; Angela Y. Moore, MD; Gilly Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS; David M. Pariser, MD, FACP, FAAD; Todd Schlesinger, MD; Daniel M. Siegel, MD, MS;

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Biophotonic Therapy with Fluorescent Light Energy Decreases Facial Erythema, Improves Signs and Symptoms of Rosacea, and Increases Patient Satisfaction: A Postmarket Study

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(7):16–21 by Martin Wade, BMed Sci, MBBS, FACD; Vanessa Charest, BSc; Bruno Ballardin, B. Eng, MBA; Deirdre Edge, PhD; and Michael Canova Engelbrecht Nielsen, PhD Dr. Wade, Ms. Charest, and Mr. Ballardin are with the London Skin and Hair Clinic in London, England. Drs. Edge and

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Regarding recently published article on Safety and Efficacy of Aminolevulinic Acid 10% Topical Gel versus Aminolevulinic Acid 20% Topical Solution Followed by Blue-light Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Actinic Keratosis

Dear Editor: In their article, “Safety and efficacy of aminolevulinic acid 10% topical gel versus aminolevulinic acid 20% topical solution followed by blue-light photodynamic therapy for the treatment of actinic keratosis on the face and scalp: A randomized, double-blind study,” Nestor et al assessed the response of actinic keratosis (AK)

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Safety and Efficacy of Aminolevulinic Acid 10% Topical Gel versus Aminolevulinic Acid 20% Topical Solution Followed by Blue-light Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face and Scalp: A Randomized, Double-blind Study

 J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2019;12(3):32–38 by Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD; Brian Berman, MD, PhD; Jigesh Patel, BS; and Alec Lawson Drs. Nestor and Berman and Messrs. Patel and Lawson are with the Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research in Aventura, Florida. Drs. Nestor and Berman are also with the

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Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of High-density Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Grades II and IV Acne Vulgaris as Monotherapy in Dark-skinned Women of Child Bearing Age

by Ajay J. Deshpande, MBBS, DVD, DNB Dr. Deshpande is with the Maharashtra Medical Foundation Joshi Hospital in Pune, India. Funding: No funding was provided for this article. Disclosures: The author has no conflicts of interest relevant to the content of this article. Abstract: Background: Acne vulgaris is a self-limiting,

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Carboxytherapy versus its Combination with Fractional CO2 Laser for the Treatment of Striae Distensae: An Objective, Right-to-left, Comparative Study

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024;17(10):E69–E75. by Moetaz El-Domyati, MD; Wael Hosam El-Din, MD; Walid Medhat, MD; Yasmin Khaled, MSc; and Michel R. Ibrahim, MD All authors are affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, STDs and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine at Minia University in Al-Minya, Egypt.  FUNDING: No funding was provided

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Pathological and Immunohistochemical Assessment of Aging of the Abdominal Skin Treated with Carboxytherapy: A Randomized, Split-body Trial

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024;17(8):62–69. by Nooshin Bagherani MD, MA, PhD Candidate; Alireza Ghanadan, MD; Golshan Mirmomeni, MA; Alireza Firooz, MD; Bruce R. Smoller, MD; Reza Shojaei, MD; Haniyeh Rafipour, MD; Negin Bagherani, bS; Mansoreh Abdolhosseini, PhD Candidate; and Gholamreza Tavoosidana, PhD Dr. Bagherani is with the Department of Molecular

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Use of the 40-gene Expression Profile (40-GEP) Test in Medicare-eligible Patients Diagnosed with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) to Guide Adjuvant Radiation Therapy (ART) Decisions Leads to a Significant Reduction in Healthcare Costs

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024;17(1):41–44. by Ally-Khan Somani, MD, PhD; Sherrif F. Ibrahim, PhD, MD; Michael Tassavor, MD; Jane Yoo MD; and Aaron S. Farberg, MD   Dr. Somani is with the Department of Dermatology at Indiana’s University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ibrahim is with Rochester Dermatologic

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Treatment Satisfaction and Acceptability of 20% Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses of the Face, Scalp, and Upper Extremities

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2023;16(12):46–51. by Daniel Piacquadio, MD; Brian Berman, MD, PhD; Daniel M. Siegel, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Jason Brocato, PhD; Nicholas Squittieri, MD; and David M. Pariser, MD Drs. Piacquadio and Bhatia are with Therapeutics, Inc., in San Diego, California. Dr. Berman is with Center for Clinical

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