Cosmetics

Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)

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Networked: 8910 relevant articles (568 outcomes, 491 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	McLaughlin, Joseph K: 18 articles (05/2011 - 01/2002)
2.	Goossens, An: 13 articles (09/2015 - 04/2005)
3.	Johansen, Jeanne D: 12 articles (01/2016 - 03/2004)
4.	Polgár, Csaba: 12 articles (06/2015 - 11/2002)
5.	Sun, Wei: 11 articles (07/2012 - 11/2006)
6.	Lipworth, Loren: 11 articles (05/2011 - 03/2002)
7.	Fodor, János: 10 articles (06/2015 - 11/2002)
8.	Major, Tibor: 10 articles (06/2015 - 11/2002)
9.	Morrow, Monica: 9 articles (01/2016 - 04/2008)
10.	Choi, Eun Chang: 9 articles (12/2015 - 03/2012)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 01/01/2011 - "For the most part patients expect pain relief, improved mobility and improved shoe fitting, while a small number of patients also expect a cosmetic improvement. " 05/01/1999 - "There is general agreement that laparoscopy is superior to open surgery since it is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and more rapid return to normal activities, and also yields the best cosmetic and long-term results. " 12/01/2013 - "APBI significantly improved the rate of excellent/good cosmetic results anywhere in the breast, shortened the treatment time, alleviated the pain, and improved the quality of life. " 10/01/2012 - "At latest followup, pain relief occurred in 135 thumbs, function improved in 138 thumbs, 139 thumbs were excellent or good in overall assessment, and 142 thumbs had good or excellent cosmetic appearance. " 01/01/2012 - "Additionally, they reported either a marked improvement or a complete disappearance of spontaneous pain, sensitivity to pressure, oedema, bruising, restriction of movement and cosmetic impairment, resulting in a tremendous increase in quality of life; all these complaints were reduced significantly (P<0·001). "
2.	Cicatrix (Scar) 06/01/2009 - "The results showed statistically significant correlations for each pair in this clinical scar scale (p<0.01), with the best correlation found between scar cosmetic outcome and scar colour. " 11/01/2002 - "Statistical analysis of scar assessment scores demonstrated marked prevention of unfavorable scars with improved cosmetic results following MEBO prophylactic therapy." 08/01/1998 - "Without producing scars or permanent pigmentary changes a very good cosmetic result has been achieved and stigmatisation and psychic burden of this patient has been relieved." 09/01/1997 - "The Z-plasty is an excellent procedure for both lengthening contracted scars and/or changing the direction of scars for improved cosmetic effect. " 01/01/2015 - "Significantly improved cosmetic outcomes were observed among certain studies using the visual analogue scale (experimental group: median score 8.25 [range 6 to 10]) versus control group: median score 6.38 [range 2 to 9]; P<0.001) and the Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (experimental group score: 6.7 versus control group score: 4.17; P<0.001) assessments. "
3.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 04/25/1999 - "According their experiences of new treatment method with definitive one-stage management of complex craniofacial injuries they decreased the incidence of postoperative complications, the time of hospitalisations obtained optimal functional and cosmetic results." 03/01/1997 - "The skin-stretching device produced excellent functional and cosmetic wound closure results and eliminated the need for additional operative procedures." 12/01/1982 - "The incision improves visualization of the medial, posterior, and lateral aspects of the foot and ankle, while at the same time resulting in excellent healing of the wound and an improved cosmetic appearance compared with the more commonly used vertical incisions." 06/01/2013 - "Based on our results, we conclude that Prineo™ is a safe and effective substitute for superficial skin closure, with good cosmetic results and no increase in wound complications. " 07/01/2011 - "Minimal trauma, short duration of the operation, good cosmetic results, uncomplicated course of postoperative period witnesses the efficacy of laparoscopic adhesiolysis in the treatment of an acute adhesive ISI."
4.	Postoperative Pain 05/01/1997 - "Benefits include excellent operative exposure and visualization, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay and convalescent period, and improved cosmetic result. " 06/01/2015 - "SIL-V is a safe and effective straightforward alternative to the well-established and accepted CTL-V. The tendency toward decreased postoperative pain, rapid return to normal activity and the high patients' satisfaction rate regarding cosmetic results are potential benefits of SIL-V procedure. " 01/01/2014 - "Even for smaller size cases, Re-VATS, which is technically feasible, safe and effective with better cosmetics and minor postoperative pain, should be a strong contender as priority treatment." 06/01/2013 - "MIVAT significantly decreased postoperative pain and improved cosmetic results. " 06/01/2012 - "Transumbilical LESS-RN is a feasible, safe, and efficacious procedure with favorable perioperative outcomes that results in significantly improved control of postoperative pain, more rapid recovery of bowel function, and increased cosmetic satisfaction. "
5.	Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) 07/01/2007 - "Most important is that the best results that we can offer to our breast cancer patients for all clinical endpoints (local and regional control; quality of life; cosmetic results; survival) can be obtained by a multidisciplinary and patient-oriented approach, involving all those involved in the treatment of breast cancer patients." 03/01/2001 - "Endoscopic removal by the extramammary approach is the best option for benign breast tumors considering the patient's age and the excellent cosmetic results." 11/25/2013 - "With improved survival rates after breast cancer treatment, more attention is drawn to improve the cosmetic outcome after surgical treatment of breast cancer. " 01/01/2005 - "The system is expected to be helpful in deciding on the appropriate surgical margin in breast cancer surgery, resulting in a better cosmetic outcome without increasing the risk of surgical margin positivity." 01/01/2002 - "E-SMR is a new option that can provide an improved operative view and better cosmetic results for the treatment of breast cancer than with SMR. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)
2.	Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
3.	onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
4.	Neodymium
5.	Plastics
6.	Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
7.	imiquimod (Aldara)
8.	Zinc
9.	Vitamin E
10.	Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum A Toxin)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Lasers (Laser)
2.	Transplants (Transplant)
3.	Mastectomy (Mammectomy)
4.	Sutures (Suture)
5.	Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy)