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Skin scars and wrinkles temporary camouflage in dermatology and oncoesthetics: focus on acetyl hexapeptide-8
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This retrospective, anecdotal human study enrolled 26 patients with skin disorders, including surgical scars and skin tags related to chronic disease such as cancer, who were treated with a gel-cream containing 10% acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), applied directly to lesions with light massage. The abstract reports that skin quality parameters (hydration, elasticity, sebum), photographs, and investigator assessments taken before and after treatment showed improvement in skin values and patients' self-image expectations, with no allergic reactions documented during treatment. The authors describe the topical cream as an alternative to invasive procedures for patients with skin disorders such as cancer-related scars, hidradenitis, and aging wrinkles.
Abstract
The aim of study is to evaluate the aesthetic outcome of specific formulated cosmeceutical product to mask and reduce the appearance surgical scars or unappealing skin tags in chronic diseases, such as cancer In a spontaneous, anecdotal, retrospective study, 26 patients with skin disorders appealed to Second Opinion Medical Network (Modena, Italy), required masking and improving the skin appearance. To evaluate the aesthetic improvement of skin imperfections, a gelcream containing 10% of acetyl hexapeptide-8 (registered trademark Argireline®) was selected, that can be applied directly upon the lesion, followed by a light massage in the treated area for a few minutes The skin quality parameters (hydration, elasticity, sebum), photographs and investigators clinical assessment have been performed before and after the treatment and demonstrated that this cream significantly improved the skin values and the self-image expectation of each patient. No allergic reactions were documented during the period treatment The topical administration of this cosmeceutical cream is a safe and effective alternative to the invasive procedures, to improve the quality of life in patients with some skin disorders such as cancer, surgical scars, hidradenitis, aging wrinkles
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