Dermatology A-Z
The American Academy of Dermatology has developed a resource based on common dermatological conditions, treatments and terminology. It includes definitions of dermatology terms, explanation of common dermatologic conditions and procedures, links to AAD press releases and pamphlets, articles in Dermatology Insights, AAD Guidelines of Care, and links to other associations.
Archive for dermatology
Dermatology
Skin Care Products
When reading the label on a skin care product, do you ever wonder, “What is that?”
Here are some resources that may be useful:
Alpha-hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
Anti Aging Skin Scare – Alpha-hydroxy Acids for Wrinkles and Aging Skin
FDA: Alpha Hydroxy Acids in Cosmetics
Beta-hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid)
Wikipedia: Salicylic Acid
FDA: Beta-hydroxy Acid
Hydroquinone
Wikipedia: Hydroquinone
Answers.Com: Hydroquinone
Kojic Acid
Skin Lightening: Kojic Acid
Wikipedia: Kojic Acid
Retinol
What is Retinol?
Wikipedia: Retinol
Vitamin C
MedilinePlus: Vitamin C
The Vitamin C Foundation
Hyaluronic Acid
Wikipedia: Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid: Can it Prevent Premature Aging?
Copper Peptide
Copper Peptide Studies on Skin Renewal, Wound Healing and Hair Growth
Neova Therapy Copper Peptide Anti-Aging Technologies
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Wikipedia: Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits and Side Effects
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
DMAE – Dimethylaminoethanol
Wikipedia: Dimethylethanolamine
