ReviewThe Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology2021
Review of Post-laser-resurfacing Topical Agents for Improved Healing and Cosmesis.
Review in The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.
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Who cites it
15 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of a rhGM-CSF-Containing Gel on Promoting Wound Healing After 1927-nm Fractional Thulium Fiber Laser Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Prospective, Randomized, Split-Face, and Evaluator-Blinded Clinical Trial.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Trial
- Efficacy and Safety of COMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Trial
- A Novel Neurocosmetic Postprocedure Cream for Optimal Recovery and Tolerability From Energy-Based Devices.Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2025Trial
- Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
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- Recombinant humanized type VII collagen for skin repair and regeneration: prospects for reconstructing the dermal-epidermal junction.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- A Randomized, Double-blind, Split-face Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Serum Containing Plant Adaptogens Versus Moisturizing Lotion Pre- and Post-fractional Laser in Patients with Mild-to-moderate Photodamage.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2026Article
- The Application of a Formulation Containing Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol and Niacinamide to Augment Anti-aging Benefits in a Double-blind, Randomized Nonablative Laser Treatment Study.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Periprocedural Use of Hypochlorous Acid Mist for Improving Healing and Cosmesis of the Face After Laser.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Successful Use of Combined Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Deep Scalp Defect.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- Laser and Skin-Care Synergy: A Post-Laser Application of Novel Adaptogenic Moisturizing Serum for Improving Healing and Cosmesis on the Face.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Recommendations on Periprocedural Skincare for Energy-Based Dermatologic Procedures.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
- A Topical Formulation ContainingThe Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Dermobile: A cost-effective portable device for erythema evaluation.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Lazolex® Gel in the Treatment of Herpes Simplex Mucocutaneous Infections and the Prevention of Recurrences: A Pilot Study.The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale · 2022Article
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundLaser resurfacing produces a controlled skin injury, resulting in a wound healing response. This wound healing response allows for collagen remodeling, which improves skin texture and tone. Topical agents are often employed following laser treatments to facilitate recovery. The introduction of newer small-molecule technologies allow for improved recovery and cosmesis.
objectiveWe sought to perform a critical review of the safety and efficacy of newer small-molecule technologies employed following laser resurfacing.
methodsWe performed a PubMed search of the generic name of the following topicals and included literature relevant to laser procedures, with an emphasis on laser resurfacing: thermal spring water, conjugated linolenic acid, vitamin C/vitamin E/ferulic acid serum, tripeptide/hexapeptide technology-containing products, growth factor serum and gel, recombinant human epidermal growth factor ointment and gel, red deer umbilical cord lining mesenchymal stem cell extract cream and serum, silicone-based gel, and microparticulate (1-3, 1-6 beta-glucan) gel.
resultsOur search of the PubMed database yielded 62 results, out of which 17 clinical studies were included in this publication. The majority of aforementioned topicals show promise in terms of improving post-resurfacing recovery or cosmesis.
conclusionClinical data regarding these agents is limited by the number and quality of studies. It is therefore challenging to propose a recommendation supporting any particular topical. We provide our own provider-specific post-laser resurfacing protocols to offer insight regarding new small-molecule technologies.
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