COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY 101

A primer on cosmetic dermatology for interested professionals and patients

Cosmetic dermatology represents that aspect of diagnosing, treating, and preventing the changes to the skin that are aesthetically not pleasing to the patient. Whether it be aging lines, pitting from acne, or scarring from sun damage, each of these occurrences prevents the patient from lookin’ good.

In this part of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology website, authorities from various parts of the world present their views on cosmetic dermatology in a succinct manner.

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SKIN CONDITIONS

DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS

CLINICAL FINDINGS

TREATMENT MODALITIES

Acne

Bacterial culture

Aging

Acne intervention

Acne keloidalis

Biopsy

Color changes

Balneology

Actinic damage

Dermoscopy

Crusting

Botox® - Dysport®

Actinic keratosis

Frozen section

Cyst

Camouflage

Aphthae

Fungal culture

Dandruff

Cosmetics

Atopic dermatitis

Gram stain

Dark circles

Cosmetics, Nails

Basal cell carcinoma

Histopathology

Dry skin

Chemical peel

Cellulite

Immunofluorescence

Eczema

Cryosurgery & Electrodesiccation

Cheilites

KOH preparation

Itching

Deodorants and Antiperspirants

Contact dermatitis

Mineral oil preparation

Lesion

Fat transfer augmentation

Dermatosis papulosa nigra

Patch testing

Mole

Hair transplantation

Drug reactions

Tzanck preparation

Node

Hypoallergenic products

Dyshidrosis

Wood’s light

Pigmentary changes

Laser hair removal

Folliculitis

 

Rash

Lasersurgery

Hair conditions

 

Redness

Liposuction

Herpes simplex infection

 

Scars

Moisturizers

Herpes zoster infection

 

Stretch marks

Mohs micrographic surgery

Hirsutism

 

Sweating

Phototherapy

Hyperhidrosis

 

Telangiectasia

Sclerotherapy

Keloid

 

Wrinkles

Self-medication

Keratinous cyst

 

 

Soaps, Detergents, and Shampoos

Keratosis pilaris

   

Soft tissue augmentation

Melanoma

   

Sun protection factor

Melasma

   

Sunscreens

Milial cyst

 

 

Ultraviolet light

Molluscum contagiosum

     

Nail conditions

 

 

 

Neurodermatitis

   

 

Poikiloderma of Civatte

 

 

 

Psoriasis

 

 

 

Rosacea

     

Scabies

 

 

 

Sebaceous gland hyperplasia

 

 

 

Seborrheic dermatitis

 

 

 

Seborrheic keratosis

 

 

 

Squamous cell carcinoma

 

 

 

Tinea versicolor

 

 

 

Verruca

 

 

 

Verruca genital

 

 

 

Vitiligo

 

 

 

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