This review examines the major classes of facial injectable fillers, including a novel collagen-based product, a hybrid cooperative hyaluronan, cross-linked hyaluronic acid gels, poly-L-lactic acid, and calcium hydroxylapatite.

Perianal intertrigo, an inflammatory skin condition in the perianal area, can become complicated with secondary fungal infections such as Candida. In this case study, a 25-year-old female developed perianal intertrigo following systemic antibiotic use and menstrual pad application. Treatment with a combined topical therapy—triamcinolone acetonide (corticosteroid), neomycin (antibiotic), and nystatin (antifungal)—along with gentle cleansing and drying, led to complete symptom resolution within 14 days.

Dr. Leslie Baumann explains the use of deoxycholic acid for the treatment of submental fat (aka a double chin). Deoxycholic acid is a first-of-its-kind injectable treatment for submental fat and has been recently approved by the FDA in the US.