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ArticleDermatology and therapy2025

Sustainability in Cosmetic Dermatology: Moving Toward an Ecologically Responsible Future.

Diala Haykal, Frédéric Flament, Christopher Rowland Payne, Sergio Schalka, Michel Philippe, Olivier Rolland, Pascale Mora, Hugues Cartier, Brigitte Dréno

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Article in Dermatology and therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
    Review
  3. Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Diala HaykalCentre Laser Palaiseau, 49 Ter Rue de Paris, 91120, Palaiseau, France. docteur.haykal@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7528-5088
Frédéric FlamentL'Oréal Research and Innovation, Clichy, France.
Christopher Rowland PayneThe London Clinic, London, UK.
Sergio SchalkaMedcin Skin Research Center, São Paulo, Brazil.
Michel PhilippeEco-design, Green Chemistry and Naturalness, Paris, France.
Olivier RollandL'Oréal Research and Innovation, Clichy, France.
Pascale MoraL'Oréal Research and Innovation, Clichy, France.
Hugues CartierCentre Médical Saint Jean, Arras, France.
Brigitte DrénoNantes Université, INSERM, CNRS, Immunology and New Concepts in ImmunoTherapy, INCIT, UMR 1302/EMR6001, 44000, Nantes, France.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sustainability in cosmetic dermatology is becoming a pivotal aspect of modern clinical practice, aligning with global environmental and public health objectives. This commentary explores the ecological impact of dermatological procedures and products, emphasizing the necessity of integrating sustainable practices to mitigate environmental harm. Key focus areas include reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient clinics, ethical sourcing of ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, and the adoption of circular economy principles to minimize waste. Additionally, technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, are transforming sustainability in dermatology by optimizing resource allocation, enhancing transparency, and reducing clinical waste. Regulatory policies and industry standards are also evolving to support environmentally responsible practices. Embedding sustainability into dermatology practice contributes not only to environmental goals but also to the long-term resilience and adaptability of clinics in a shifting regulatory and consumer landscape. By fostering innovation, ethical responsibility, and regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives in cosmetic dermatology contribute to a more resilient, health-oriented future for both patients and the planet.

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Cosmetic dermatologyEco-designEnvironmental impactGreen chemistrySustainability

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PMID40699539
PMCPMC12454804

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