Found 39 articles for: "Adam j. friedman"
A Survey-Based Comparison of Sun Safety Practices in a Representative Cohort of the General Public Versus Attendees of a Skin Cancer Screening
July 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 649 | Copyright © July 2019
A large proportion of data on photoprotective practices is yielded from free skin cancer screenings. However, the sun safety practices of populations who seek these skin cancer screening...
Read MoreA Review of the Dermatologic Symptoms of Idiopathic Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 162 | Copyright © February 2019
Since the first reported cases in 2007, idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome has been increasingly recognized. Understanding of the cutaneous manifestations of this condition is imperative for der...
Read MoreKnowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Cannabinoids in the Dermatology Community
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1273 | Copyright © December 2018
BACKGROUND: Recent research has identified potential uses of cannabinoids in dermatology, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and wound healing. OBJECTIVE: The extent of dermatologists’ familia...
Read MoreManaging Seborrheic Keratosis: Evolving Strategies and Optimal Therapeutic Outcomes
September 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 933 | Copyright © September 2018
Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is the most common skin tumor seen by dermatologists in everyday practice. Although the lesions are mostly benign, many patients still elect to have asymptomatic SK removed. ...
Read MoreNitric Oxide Releasing Nanoparticles as a Strategy to Improve Current Onychomycosis Treatments
July 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 717 | Copyright © July 2018
Topical antimicrobials are the ideal mode of onychomycosis treatment for efficient drug delivery and avoidance of sytemic effects associated with oral medications. However, high treatment costs, tissu...
Read MoreCollagen Powder in Wound Healing
April 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 403 | Copyright © April 2018
Chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers, are associated with high costs, poor quality of life, and significant morbidity and mortality. A chronic wound dev...
Read MoreManaging Seborrheic Keratoses: Evolving Strategies for Optimizing Patient Outcomes
November 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1064 | Copyright © November 2017
The seborrheic keratosis is the most common benign skin tumor of middle-aged and elderly adults, affecting nearly 83 million individuals in the US alone. Although these are benign lesions, many pat...
Read MoreCurrent Perspectives Among U.S. Dermatologists on Chemoprevention of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A Survey-Based Study
May 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 449 | Copyright © May 2017
Introduction: Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common malignancy in the US Primary prevention of NMSC with physical photoprotective measures are often not sufficient to impact skin cancer...
Read MoreExogenous Factors in Skin Barrier Repair
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1289 | Copyright © November 2016
The stratum corneum (SC) is the skin’s outermost layer and serves the primary function of acting as a shield to keep foreign matter out and to essential elements, such as moisture and water, in. Mai...
Read MoreBensal HP Treatment for Burn and Excision Wounds: An In-Vivo Assessment of Wound Healing Efficacy and Immunological Impact
November 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1322 | Copyright © November 2015
Natural ingredients are of increasing interest within the field of dermatology. Bensal HP, an ointment containing 3% oak bark extract, 3% salicylic acid, and 6% benzoic acid, is believed to be efficac...
Read MoreSystematic Approach to Wound Dressings
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 740 | Copyright © July 2015
Chronic wounds are a major source of morbidity and mortality within the United States. Wound dressings remain a cornerstone of dermatologic therapy. Selection of the proper wound dressing proves diffi...
Read MoreN-acetylcysteine S-nitrosothiol Nanoparticles Prevent Wound Expansion and Accelerate Wound Closure in a Murine Burn Model
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 726 | Copyright © July 2015
BACKGROUND: The treatment of cutaneous wounds in the clinical setting continues to be a clinical challenge and economic burden, with burn wounds being especially formidable. Direct mechanical injury c...
Read MoreThe Management of Burn Injuries by Dermatologist: A Single Center Pilot Study
July 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 721 | Copyright © July 2015
BACKGROUND: Burns are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Most burn patients are treated in an outpatient setting. However, the type of burn injuries, frequency of burn injuries treate...
Read MoreThe Role of the Cutaneous Microbiome in Skin Cancer: Lessons Learned from the Gut
May 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 461 | Copyright © May 2015
The human microbiome has recently gained prominence as a major factor in health and disease. Here we review the literature regarding the microbiome and cancer and suggest how the microbiome may be man...
Read MoreCharacterization and Assessment of Nanoencapsulated Sanguinarine Chloride as a Potential Treatment for Melanoma
May 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 453 | Copyright © May 2015
Sanguinarine has a history of use in both folk medicine and early dermatology for the treatment of cutaneous neoplasms. Applied indiscriminately, bloodroot is an escharotic agent with potential to cau...
Read MorePrinciples and Approaches for Optimizing Therapy With Unique Topical Vehicles
December 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 12 | Features | 1431 | Copyright © December 2014
News, Views, and Reviews. Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism: Role of AntiandrogenTherapy in Acne, Hirsutism, and Androgenetic Alopecia
November 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 11 | Features | 1297 | Copyright © November 2013
News, Views, and Reviews: Safety & Efficacy of Agents Used for Home Mole Removal and Skin Cancer Treatment in the Internet Age, and Analysis of Cases
September 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 9 | Features | 1058 | Copyright © September 2013
Nitrosoglutathione Generating Nitric Oxide Nanoparticles as an ImprovedStrategy for Combating Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Infected Wounds
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1471 | Copyright © December 2012
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a community-acquired, nosocomial pathogen that is an important cause of human morbidity and mortality; it is intrinsically resistant to several antibiotics and is c...
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