Scholars@Duke
Stanley B. Levy

Stanley B. Levy

Consulting Associate in the Department of Dermatology
Dermatology
slevy@mindspring.com
891 Willow Dr 2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Selected Publications

Effect of Race on Lower Lip Hydration.

Journal Article J Clin Aesthet Dermatol · January 2024 OBJECTIVE: To examine racial differences in lip hydration values- a retrospective analysis. METHODS: Baseline lip hydration data collected as Corneometer® CM 825 measurements were culled from sixteen clinical studies conducted under a standard protocol. Da ... Link to item Cite

Nature-based botanical facial oil oxidative stress protection.

Journal Article J Cosmet Dermatol · February 2021 INTRODUCTION: UV-induced oxidative skin stress leads to cutaneous photoaging. The objective of these 2 studies was to evaluate a nature-based botanical facial oil for the ability to decrease UV-induced oxidative skin stress. METHODS: 22 females were enroll ... Full text Link to item Cite

Synergistic blend of green tea and lotus protects against blue light-induced free radicals

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2021 Cite

Clinical Evaluation of a Nature-Based Bakuchiol Anti-Aging Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · December 1, 2020 BACKGROUND: Patients with sensitive skin find topical retinoid use for anti-aging purposes challenging due to irritation. Bakuchiol, a meroterpene from the Psoralea corylifolia seed, has retinol functionality through retinol-like regulation of gene express ... Full text Link to item Cite

Role of nature-based skin care products as adjunct therapy in subjects with moderate to severe rosacea

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · October 1, 2019 Link to item Cite

A study of the influence of race and age on surface lip hydration

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · October 1, 2019 Link to item Cite

Natural Skin Care Products as Adjunctive to Prescription Therapy in Moderate to Severe Rosacea.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · February 1, 2019 Background: Rosacea is characterized by irritation associated with erythema, telangiectasias and papules/pustules. Whole formula nature-based sensitive skin products are formulated to maintain skin barrier and appropriate hydration that can lead to soothin ... Link to item Cite

Effectiveness of nature-based sensitive skin products in a self-perceived sensitive skin population

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · September 1, 2018 Link to item Cite

Evaluation of the Performance of a Nature-Based Sensitive Skin Regimen in Subjects With Clinically Diagnosed Sensitive Skin.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · August 1, 2018 BACKGROUND: Unique whole formula nature-based sensitive skin products are formulated to minimize irritation while providing conditioning and soothing benefits to clinically diagnosed sensitive skin. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the efficacy and toler ... Link to item Cite

Clinical Improvements in Very Dry Skin from a Natural Ingredient-Based Moisturizing Cream Compared With a Leading Colloidal Oatmeal Control.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · July 1, 2018 The objective of this 6-week clinical study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of a natural ingredient-based moisturizing cream versus a colloidal oatmeal moisturizing cream in improving the hydration, barrier function, appearance, and feel of dry leg sk ... Link to item Cite

A Natural Cream-to-Powder Formulation Developed for the Prevention of Diaper Dermatitis in Diaper-Wearing Infants and Children: Barrier Property and In-Use Tolerance Studies.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · May 1, 2018 INTRODUCTION: Diaper dermatitis is a common condition that develops in the diaper area due to factors such as elevated moisture, increased skin surface pH, and exposure to irritants from urine and feces. These factors suggest interventions to prevent or tr ... Link to item Cite

Self-tanning products

Chapter · February 24, 2017 Cite

Kinetin

Chapter · February 24, 2017 Cite

Kinetin

Chapter · September 18, 2015 Cite

Sunscreens

Chapter · November 16, 2012 Full text Cite

Skin care products: Artificial tanning

Chapter · January 1, 2009 The desire for a tanned appearance along with increasing awareness of the hazards of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure has generated a renewed interest in artificial tanning products. Better formulations of sunless or self-tanners with improved aesthetics ar ... Cite

UV filters

Chapter · January 1, 2009 The presence of UV filters in skin care and cosmetic products represents a key benefit that cosmetics can provide consumers. The hazards of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure are well known. It is estimated that the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer in th ... Cite

Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol.

Journal Article Cutan Ocul Toxicol · 2009 To study the potential for delayed Type IV dermal sensitivity of a new preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol, 200-subject repeat insult patch tests were performed with a 15% mixture of 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol (equal p ... Full text Link to item Cite

UV Filters

Chapter · January 1, 2005 The presence of ultraviolet (UV) filters in skin care and cosmetic products represents a key benefit that cosmetics can provide consumers. The hazards of UV light exposure are well known. It is estimated that the incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer in the U ... Full text Cite

Skin Care Products: Artificial Tanning

Chapter · January 1, 2005 The desire for a tanned appearance alongside increasing awareness of the hazards of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure has led to renewed interest in artificial tanning products. Better formulations of sunless or self-tanners with improved aesthetics are more ... Full text Cite

Kinetin

Chapter · January 1, 2005 Introduction 407 Chemistry 408 Biology 408 Mechanism of Action 410 Clinical Studies 410 Conclusion 411 References 411 INTRODUCTION The success of retinoids and hydroxy acids as active ingredients in skin care products designed to improve the appearance of ... Full text Cite

Cosmetics that imitate a tan

Journal Article Dermatologic Therapy · October 22, 2001 A tanned appearance remains appealing to a large segment of the population despite dermatologists' admonitions regarding the hazards of ultraviolet light exposure. A variety of products have been introduced as a substitute for UV-induced tanning. Dihydroxy ... Full text Cite

Modern approaches to photoprotection.

Journal Article Dermatol Clin · October 2000 UV light reacts with skin to produce undesirable changes, including photoaging and skin cancer. Sunscreen strategies are useful for protection against UV-B and short-wave UV-A, but complete protection against long-wave UV-A has not been achieved. Because U ... Full text Link to item Cite

Tanning preparations.

Journal Article Dermatol Clin · October 2000 Increasing consumer awareness as to the hazards of UV light should fuel ongoing interest in self-tanning products. As a result of the benign toxicologic profile of DHA, products containing DHA represent a safe alternative to UV-induced tanning. The results ... Full text Link to item Cite

Allergenic ingredients in nail polishes.

Journal Article Contact Dermatitis · May 1998 Full text Link to item Cite

An alpha hydroxy acid derivative suitable for sensitive skin.

Journal Article Dermatol Surg · May 1996 BACKGROUND: Individuals with sensitive skin may not tolerate some products formulated with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) due to unacceptable levels of stinging and irritation. OBJECTIVE: To develop a neutral molecule that is well tolerated by individuals with ... Full text Link to item Cite

How high the SPF?

Journal Article Arch Dermatol · December 1995 Link to item Cite

Reply

Journal Article Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · January 1, 1993 Full text Cite

Dihydroxyacetone-containing sunless or self-tanning lotions.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · December 1992 Dihydroxyacetone-containing sunless or self-tanning topical preparations are enjoying a resurgence of use in recent years. The chemistry of dihydroxyacetone, mechanism of action, application, safety, indications, and available products are reviewed. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comedogenicity of cosmetics.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · June 1984 Full text Link to item Cite

The peeling skin syndrome.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · November 1982 A unique form of congenital ichthyosis in two unrelated patients is described and characterized histologically by separation of the epidermis between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum. The clinical history, genetics, serially performed skin bi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sodium pyruvate treatment for hyperkeratotic disorders.

Journal Article South Med J · March 1979 We have successfully used 5% sodium pyruvate in Eucerin for the treatment of congenital disorders with hyperkeratosis. It was most effective in those disorders with the most hyperkeratosis, and it was nonirritating even after extensive use. The efficacy of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hereditary C2 deficiency associated with cutaneous lupus erythematosus: clinical, laboratory, and genetic studies.

Journal Article Arch Dermatol · January 1979 Selective congenital deficiency in the second component of complement has been described in association with lupus erythematosus (LE) and other connective tissue disorders. We identified a 59-year-old woman with a 13-year history of cutaneous LE and no det ... Link to item Cite

A radiologic sign of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis.

Journal Article Cutis · May 1977 The radiologic finding of innumerable fine ridges in the outer soft tissues of a patient with severe generalized epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is presented as a sign of the disease. The radiodensity results from the density of keratin and low water content ... Link to item Cite

Tubuloreticular inclusions in neonatal lupus erythematosus.

Journal Article JAMA · June 21, 1976 Numerous tubuloreticular structures were seen on electron microscopic examination of involved and uninvolved skin of a neonate with lupus erythematosus. The patient had characteristic lupus skin lesions at birth that worsened for three months, and then gra ... Link to item Cite