Found 914 articles for: "acne"
Do Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns Matter? An Algorithm for the Treatment of Patients With Impetigo
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 134 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Impetigo, a highly contagious bacterial skin infection commonly occurring in young children, but adults may also be affected. The superficial skin infection is mainly caus...
Read MoreIntense Pulsed Light: A Methodical Approach to Understanding Clinical Endpoints
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 203 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-coherent polychromatic broadband filtered flashlamp that emits light in the spectrum of approximately 400–1200 nm. Its effects on...
Read MoreSUPPLEMENT: Algorithm for Pre-/Post-Procedure Measures for Facial Laser and Energy Devices Treatment
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Department | ss3 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Laser and energy devices may be used for the treatment of facial aging signs. While previous investigators have evaluated methods of reducing risks of adverse events due t...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Periorificial Dermatitis With Novel Narrow Spectrum Sarecycline
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 98 | Copyright © January 2021
Broad spectrum tetracyclines are a well-known, widely used, and often successful treatment for use in inflammatory skin pathologies such as acne and rosacea. However, the steady rise of antibiotic res...
Read MoreA Retrospective Chart Review of Inflamed Epidermal Inclusion Cysts
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Editorials | 199 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Epidermal inclusion cysts (EIC) are one of the most common forms of cysts found on and/or underneath the skin. Inflamed EICs typically show signs and symptoms such as pain...
Read MoreAbsorbable Suspension Sutures: Recommendations for Use in a Multimodal Nonsurgical Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 23 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Absorbable suspension sutures are an effective nonsurgical modality for correction of ptosis and tissue repositioning in the face and neck. The PLLA/PLGA suture is entirel...
Read MoreIntradermal Microdroplet Injection of Diluted Incobotulinumtoxin-A for Sebum Control, Face Lifting, and Pore Size Improvement
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 49 | Copyright © January 2021
Background: Intradermal injections of botulinum toxin have been reported to improve sebum secretion, facial skin laxity, and facial pores. However, the effects of Incobotulinumtoxin-A...
Read MorePsychosocial Stress and Mechanisms of Skin Health: A Comprehensive Update
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 62 | Copyright © January 2021
Although the relationship between psychosocial stress and skin health is commonly invoked in both the scientific and popular literature, its underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. In thi...
Read MorePrescribing Isotretinoin for Transgender Patients: A Call to Action and Recommendations
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Editorials | 106 | Copyright © January 2021
Case Scenerio: A 26-year-old patient presents to the dermatology clinic with severe nodulocystic scarring acne. The patient identifies as a transgender male and notes that he has been...
Read MoreAnalysis of Skin Color on the American Academy of Dermatology Public Education Website
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1236 | Copyright © December 2020
Access to health information online has resulted in increased internet use to !nd medical education resources.1,2 The United States (US) population is comprised of 60.1% Whites, 18.5% Hispa...
Read MoreNovel Recombinant Tropoelastin Implants Restore Skin Extracellular Matrix
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1166 | Copyright © December 2020
Background: Elastin is an essential component of the dermis, providing skin with elasticity and integrity. Elastin and other dermal components are gradually lost through aging, sun da...
Read MoreThe Role of Platelet Homeostasis in a Novel Topical PRP Formulation
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1215 | Copyright © December 2020
Background: Topical platelet-rich plasma (PRP) must demonstrate stability to insure biologic activity in aesthetic medicine.
Objective: The objective of this re...
Read MoreTime Intervals Until the First Return Office Visit After New Medications
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1226 | Copyright © December 2020
Introduction: Poor patient adherence to medications is common in dermatology and can result in negative health outcomes. A short interval until the first return office visit after sta...
Read MoreRacial Differences in Treatment Preferences of Acne Vulgaris: A Cross-Sectional Study
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 802 | Copyright © December 2020
Cultural and social constructs may influence a patient’s understanding of their acne vulgaris affecting treatment preferences and valuation. Understanding these differences can better equip heal...
Read MoreUpdate on Biotin Therapy in Dermatology: Time for a Change
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1264 | Copyright © December 2020
Biotin (vitamin B7 or H) is found in milk, nuts, egg yolks, cereals, supplements, synthesized by intestinal bacteria, and is required for gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis and amino acid catabolis...
Read MoreOptimizing the Trial Design for a Comparative Effectiveness Study of Spironolactone versus Oral Antibiotics for Women With Acne: A Delphi Consensus Panel
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1238 | Copyright © December 2020
For women with acne, their acne often persists into adulthood, with over 50% of women reporting acne between 20–29 years of age and over 35% of women reporting acne between 30–39 years of ...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Nature-Based Bakuchiol Anti-Aging Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1181 | Copyright © December 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, ...
Read MoreWound Healing Treatments After Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing: A Review
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1050 | Copyright © November 2020
Laser resurfacing has progressed since the 1980s to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic indications with ever-evolving safety parameters. While laser technology has evolved to provide a more favo...
Read MoreSequential Treatment of Actinic Keratosis and Photoaging by Daylight PDT and Injectable NASHA Gel as Skin Booster
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1065 | Copyright © November 2020
Introduction: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common intraepithelial atypical proliferation of keratinocytes that might progress into invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
Metho...
Read MoreClinical Trial Evaluating the Long-Term Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization for Décolleté Rejuvenation
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1026 | Copyright © November 2020
Previous studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) for treating chest wrinkles; however, those studies followed subjects for only 180 days....
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