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.
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.
Shari R. Lipner is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Associate Attending Physician, and Director of the Nail Division at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She completed her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Lipner completed her medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she received both M.D. and Ph.D degrees and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her residency training in Dermatology at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Lipner is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Women s Dermatologic Society, Council for Nail Disorders, American Dermatologic Association, and is chair of multiple committees. She is also past President of The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, President of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and Founding Editor in Chief of JAAD Reviews.
Dr. Lipner is board certified in dermatology and is one of the few experts in nail disorders in the world. She is also the Primary Investigator on clinical trials utilizing novel treatments for nail disorders. She is also an expert in telemedicine and has published widely on this topic.
Dr. Lipner is one of the leading researchers in dermatology. She has authored over 670 peer-reviewed publications, numerous books and book chapters, lectures nationally and internationally, and is frequently featured by the media including, CNN, NPR, Self, Allure, The Washington Post, and The New York Times for her expertise.
Peter Elsner is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany. His research interests include occupational dermatoses, contact dermatitis, dermatotoxicology, dermatopharmacology and non-invasive methods in dermatology. He participates in research nationally and internationally in dermatoepidemiology, as well as in clinical studies in contact and hand dermatitis.
Professor Elsner received his medical degree from Wuerzburg University, Germany. After completing his residency in dermatology and allergology at the Wuerzburg University Hospital, Germany, he received his lectureship ( Habilitation ) and worked as a research dermatologist at the Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, under the leadership of Professor Howard Maibach, one of the founders of the ICDRG. Thereafter, he was appointed as senior physician at the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland under the leadership of Professor Günter Burg, before he was
