Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Cosmeceuticals (4th Edition)
Evidence-Based Cosmeceuticals and Modern Skincare Guidance — Updated Topics, Myths, and Practical Patient Advice
Book Details
| Title | Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Cosmeceuticals |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Authors / Editors | Zoe Diana Draelos, MD Jeffrey S. Dover, MD FRCPC FRCP Murad Alam, MD MSCI MBA |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publication Date | August 5, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 288 pages |
| Format | Original PDF + Video Library |
| ISBN | ISBN-10: 0443118086 | ISBN-13: 978-0443118081 |
Overview
Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Cosmeceuticals, 4th Edition goes beyond the basics of skincare, helping clinicians deliver confident, evidence-based recommendations across the rapidly evolving world of modern cosmeceuticals.
Led by Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos and supported by expert contributors, this edition provides practical tools to evaluate efficacy, guide routine building, and address real patient questions with clarity—backed by strong physiology and delivery science.
Key Features
- Practical guidance for advising patients on complete skincare routines and new cosmeceutical categories
- Physiology-focused explanations of skin function and how it impacts product delivery and performance
- Chapter summaries and key points that speed you directly to clinical takeaways
- Evidence-based discussions to help evaluate claims, separate myths from facts, and optimize routines
Core Cosmeceuticals & Skincare Topics
- Hyaluronic acid and barrier optimization
- Antioxidants, retinoids, peptides, and growth factor cosmeceuticals
- Stem cells, oral collagens, and oral supplements
- Clean beauty, cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens
- Hydrocolloid patches and targeted skincare interventions
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and procedure-adjacent cosmeceutical strategies
What’s New in the 4th Edition
- Eight new chapters covering emerging categories and evolving clinical use
- New content on exosomes, cannabinoids, circadian rhythm cosmeceuticals, and autologous growth factors
- Expanded guidance on hair growth cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals
- Updated routine-building strategies aligned with modern patient expectations
Digital Access
An eBook version is included, enabling access to all text, figures, and references with search, customization, highlighting, note-taking, and read-aloud functionality. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following publication.
