Full Description
This fully updated and comprehensive guide provides in-depth exploration of the science behind cosmetic treatments, empowering dermatologists to optimize patient outcomes and achieve unparalleled aesthetic results. Covering agents as disparate as tanning lotions and barrier creams through anti-cellulite agents to neurotoxins and neurofillers, this book provides a thorough review of the use of drugs on the skin.
Cosmetics: Controlled Efficacy Studies and Regulation represents an essential resource for understanding cosmetic dermatology drugs, their mode of action and use in the clinic and by patients. It provides a trustworthy companion to confidently guide all healthcare professionals managing and advising patients in this space.
Contents
The Food and Drug Administration and Modernization of U.S. Cosmetic Regulations.- The Contribution of the European Cosmetics Directive Towards International Harmonization: Impact on the Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy.- Claim Support: Ethical Aspects for Conducting Human Studies.- Methods for Antiperspirant and Deodorant Efficacy Evaluations.- Sun Protection Products: What happens ON and IN the skin?.- Sunless Tanning Products.- Efficacy of Skin Protective Creams.- Anti-Cellulite.- Racial Differences in Skin Function: Related to Claim Support.- Skin Optical Detection Methods.- Nail Cosmetics.- Hypopigmenting Agents.- Reversers for Neuromodulators.- Hypoallergenic Cosmetics.- The Use of Sensitive Skin Panels to Substantiate Cosmetic Claims.- Fragrances Between Allergic, Hypoallergic, and Irritant: In Vitro Studies.- Photoreactions.- Genotoxicity.
