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JCDSA is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal describing scientific and technological advances that cover the basic sciences, engineering aspects and applied technology of cosmetics, toiletries, perfumery and related field as well as areas:
Francesco Scarci, Federico Mailland
Background/Purpose: Although stretch marks (or striae) do not represent a medical problem, they are considered as the cause of psychological distress for women of any age that need to be treated. There are many cosmetic products or procedures claiming to impr…
Gallant Kar Lun Chan, Zack Chun Fai Wong, Kelly Yin Ching Lam, Lily Kwan Wai Cheng, Laura Minglu Zhang, Huangquan Lin, Tina Tingxia Dong, Karl Wah Keung Tsim
Edible bird’s nest (EBN; Yan Wo), or cubilose, is originated from the salivary secretion of Aerodramus fuciphagus . In Asia, EBN is famous for its unproven skin lightening function. Here, we aim to reveal the active ingredients of EBN responsible for skin lig…
Atsushi Noguchi, Mitsutoshi Tominaga, Kyi Chan Ko, Hironori Matsuda, Yasushi Suga, Hideoki Ogawa, Kenji Takamori
Background: Dry skin induces antihistamine-resistant itch, as well as epidermal hyperinnervation, which is partly responsible for peripheral itch sensitization. In acute dry skin, topical application of emollients prevents the penetration of nerve fibers into…
James K. M. Chan, Inna Belenky, Monica Elman
Background and Objective: Non-invasive body contouring treatments is one of the fastest growing markets in the aesthetic field. The main purpose of radiofrequency (RF)-based devices for body contouring is to produce thermal stimulus which leads to skin tighte…
Alexander Levenberg, Mickey Scheinowitz, Orna Sharabani-Yosef
Background: Despite the popularity of autologous fat transfer applications, high resorption rates, and consequential volume loss, have been reported. Viable adipocyte content has been defined as a key determinant of fat transfer longevity. Moreover, traces of…
Khalifa E. Sharquie, Adil A. Noaimi, Halla G. Mahmood, Sameerah M. Al-Ogaily, 1 1
Background: Acanthosis nigricans is a well known cause of facial melanosis in Iraqi males and usually it is a part of ordinary acanthosis nigricans. It is commonly associated with many metabolic derangements. Objectives: To evaluate cases of acanthosis nigric…
Hayder R. Al-Hamamy, Adil A. Noaimi, Ihsan A. Al-Turfy, Adil Ibrahim Rajab, 1 1
Background: Acne vulgaris is a common disorder affecting 79% - 95% of the adolescent population. The choice of treatment depends on the severity, patients with mild to moderate acne should receive topical therapy such as azelaic acid. Rising antibiotic drug r…
Khalifa E. Sharquie, Adil A. Noaimi, Maha A. Al-Shukri, 1 1
Background: Facial melanosis is a major pigmentery problem seen in the daily clinical practice. Melasma and lichen planus actinicus are among these common causes. Still some facial melanosis that had features of melasma and butterfly lichen planus actinicus b…
Isabelle Rousseaux
The periorbital area is the third highest-ranking area for cosmetic surgery. However, surgery in this area presents a number of difficulties and safety concerns. First generation Monopolar RF treatments in this area were usually associated with considerable p…
Khalifa E. Sharquie, Sabeeh A. Al-Mashhadani, Ali Thamer Hameed
Background: Wrinkling of face is a common feature of aging and each individual could have his own feature of disease. Objective: To categorize the wrinkles of each individual in order to find the characteristic picture of each individual aiming to find so cal…
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