The cosmetic/drug dilemma: FDA regulation of alpha-hydroxy acids.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids in the Cosmetic Treatment of Photo-induced Skin Ageing

---------------Synopsis The continuous adverse effects of light of over the years add to normai ageing processes. This increases the number and severity of wrinkles, reduces the efficiency of celi mechanisms responsible for the reparation of damaged genes due to UV rays in photo-exposed areas, causes actinic keratosis, slows down epidermic celi turnover and reduces surface lipids, the moisture ...

Alpha Hydroxy Acids in Cosmetic Dermatology

Phytochemical ingredients and Pharmacological potential of Calendula officinalis Linn.

Calendula officinalis Linn. commonly known as marigold has long history of usage by the folklore system. It has a high economic value as herbal medicine and is widely used in cosmetics, perfumes, dyes, pharmaceutical preparations and food products for centuries. The plant has been approved for food use and appears in the food and drug administration (FDA) list of generally recognized as safe (G...

Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity

Hydroxy acids (HAs) represent a class of compounds which have been widely used in a number of cosmetic and therapeutic formulations in order to achieve a variety of beneficial effects for the skin. We review and discuss the most frequently used classes of these compounds, such as α-hydroxy acids, β-hydroxy acids, polyhydroxy acids, and bionic acids, and describe their applications as cosmetic a...

Digital Direct-to-Consumer Advertising: A Perfect Storm of Rapid Evolution and Stagnant Regulation; Comment on “Trouble Spots in Online Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Promotion: A Content Analysis of FDA Warning Letters”

The adoption and use of digital forms of direct-to-consumer advertising (also known as “eDTCA”) is on the rise. At the same time, the universe of eDTCA is expanding, as technology on Internet-based platforms continues to evolve, from static websites, to social media, and nearly ubiquitous use of mobile devices. However, little is known about how this unique form of pharmaceutical marketing impa...