Rutin and skin Rutin functions as vasoconstrictor: it increases resistance, adjusts capillary permeability, and provides strength to the vascular walls. It also drains and improves the […]

Ferulic acid and skin Ferulic acid serves as a powerful antioxidant agent. It gives anti-inflammatory effects as well as regulates skin’s pigment. It also serves as […]

Melanocytic naevus (mole) Melanocytic naevus (common name: mole) is a very common skin benign lesion that results from the rapid growth of melanocytes (pigmented cells). The […]

Vitamin C/Ascorbic Acid and Skin Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid is very rich in its functions that provide a lot of benefits for the […]

What is eczema? Eczema is inflammatory disease which is responsible for development of chronic, non-infectious condition of the skin. The most common symptoms are redness and […]

Zinc and skin. Zinc sulphate functions as antiseptic and seboregulator. It inhibits production of sebum. Zinc sulphate also inhibits the growth of various bacteria (S. aureus, […]

Clinical applications of botulinum toxin as a versatile agent. In present-day medicine, botulinum toxin injections (known under brands  Botox (Allergan), Dysport (Galderma) and Xeomin (Merz), are widely used […]

Non-medicamentous options for treatment moderate to severe acne and acne scars. Acne is a chronic, multifactorial inflammatory condition of skin which results in inflammatory papules, pustules […]