[Skin quality and ways to improve skin quality].

Background: Skin quality has a significant impact on the perception of attractiveness. Procedures to improve skin quality, whose quality is assured, should have sufficiently documented scientific evidence of in vivo and in vitro efficacy and significant effects proven in studies.

Objectives: This paper will present findings from recent studies and experience of experts on skin quality and treatments to improve skin quality.

[Topical treatment of pigmentation disorders with cosmetic and pharmaceutical agents].

Background: Esthetically unattractive hyperpigmentation can occur post-inflammatory or as a result of genetic or hormonal influences, UV exposure or medication. Important parameters for the quality of topical treatments are evidence-based in vivo and in vitro efficacy as well as scientifically verified wanted and unwanted effects.

Objectives: This paper will present cosmetic and pharmaceutical topical ingredients against hyperpigmentation that have been proven in scientific studies.

Efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of a monophasic cohesive polydensified matrix versus a biphasic nonanimal stabilized hyaluronic acid filler after single injection in nasolabial folds.

Background: Intradermal injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) is currently the criterion standard to reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds (NLF).

Objective: Effects of a monophasic HA filler using cohesive polydensified matrix (CPM) technology were compared with those of nonanimal stabilized HA (NASHA).

Materials And Methods: In a double-blind, half-side comparison, 20 subjects (ages 35-65, mean 52 ± 5.

Effects of an oral contraceptive containing chlormadinone acetate and ethinylestradiol on hair and skin quality in women wishing to use hormonal contraception.

Background: Skin and hair appearance is important to body image. Oily skin and oily, impaired hair quality, which can develop in women taking certain types of hormonal contraceptives, may cause psychosocial stress.

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of an oral monophasic contraceptive (0.

[Anti-aging creams. What really helps?].

As youth and perception of beauty are considered to be of great importance, an increasing number of new cosmeceuticals have been developed in recent years. This article will describe new, evidence-based ingredients against skin-aging; in particular antioxidants (e.g.