Found 926 articles for: "acne"
Safety and Effectiveness of Microfocused Ultrasound for Treating Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea
June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 522 | Copyright © June 2019
Background: Anecdotal reports indicate the use of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) improves facial redness.
Objective: The purpose of th...
Read MorePatient-Reported Outcomes in Acne Patients With Skin of Color Using Adapalene 0.3%-Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%: A Prospective Real-World Study
June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 514 | Copyright © June 2019
Background: Patients with skin of color (SOC) and Fitzpatrick skin types (FST) IV–VI frequently develop acne.
Objective: Evaluate subject-reported o...
Read MoreThe Use of Oral Antibiotics in the Management of Rosacea
June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 506 | Copyright © June 2019
Rosacea is common inflammatory facial dermatosis. Rosacea has variable manifestations including facial flushing, central facial erythema, telangiectasias, and papulopustular lesions. Treatment of rosa...
Read MoreWhat Is “PFE”? It May Just Be Time You Found Out….
June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Editorials | 503 | Copyright © June 2019
With all the literature and research we have on acne and rosacea, there are still many unanswered questions. Over time, as we uncover more information on both preexisting and newly recog...
Read MoreLife of a Wound: Serial Documentation of Wound Healing After Shave Removal Using Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Case Reports | 472 | Copyright © May 2019
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) is a new noninvasive skin imaging modality that is comparable to traditional histopathology. We present serial in vivo RCM imaging of an atypical nevus after shav...
Read MoreOptimizing Patient Outcomes by Customizing Treatment With Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization: Gold Standard Consensus Guidelines from an Expert Panel
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 426 | Copyright © May 2019
Background: Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) has emerged as a safe and reliable means for lifting and tightening lax skin. Although patients may present with similar age-related chan...
Read MoreCortexolone 17α-propionate (Clascoterone) Is a Novel Androgen Receptor Antagonist that Inhibits Production of Lipids and Inflammatory Cytokines from Sebocytes In Vitro
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 412 | Copyright © May 2019
Cortexolone 17α-propionate (clascoterone) is a novel topical androgen antagonist that is being analyzed for its ability to treat acne. The pathogenesis of acne is attributed to multiple factors,...
Read MoreMatrix Revisited: Innovative Approach for Tretinoin
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Department | 146 | Copyright © April 2019
The history of tretinoin and its use in dermatology is a testament both to the drug’s well-established efficacy and its potential to cause skin irritation. Over more than four decades, the drug ...
Read MorePolymeric Emulsion Technology Applied to Tretinoin
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 148 | Copyright © April 2019
The Microsponge Delivery System (MDS) for Tretinoin: A First Attempt at Reducing Irritation The Microsponge Delivery System (MDS) is a controlled drug delivery system that encapsulates the active drug...
Read MoreTretinoin Formulation: From Microsponges to Polymeric Emulsion
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 147 | Copyright © April 2019
The history of tretinoin and its use in dermatology is a testament both to the drug’s well-established efficacy and its potential to cause skin irritation. Over more than four decades, the drug ...
Read MorePractical Applications for Medical and Aesthetic Treatment of Skin of Color With a New 650-Microsecond Laser
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 138 | Copyright © April 2019
The following roundtable is edited from discussion between the authors concerning treatment with the 650-microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. These dermatologist experts share their expertise, experience,...
Read MoreLaser Treatment of Skin of Color for Medical and Aesthetic Uses With a New 650-Microsecond Nd:YAG 1064nm Laser
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 135 | Copyright © April 2019
Individuals with skin of color are a rapidly growing portion of the cosmetic procedures market. There are unique challenges to treating skin conditions in skin of color patients. This article and roun...
Read MoreA Randomized Controlled Tolerability Study to Evaluate Reformulated Benzoyl Peroxide Face Washes for Acne Vulgaris
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 350 | Copyright © April 2019
Introduction: This randomized, evaluator-blind, single-center, parallel-group study sought to evaluate the tolerability of two reformulated face washes containing benzoyl peroxide (BPO) in adults ...
Read MoreObservational Study of Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel for the Treatment of Acne
April 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 328 | Copyright © April 2019
INTRODUCTION: Acne vulgaris can cause pain/discomfort and have a negative impact on quality of life (QOL). Clin-RA is an acne treatment consisting of clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%...
Read MoreCosmetic Laser Procedures in Latin Skin
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 127 | Copyright © March 2019
Hispanics/Latinos are one of the fastest growing segments in the skin of color population in the United States. Utilization of lasers especially in people with skin of color requires a thorough unders...
Read MoreAcne and Rosacea: Special Considerations in the Treatment of Patients With Latin American Ancestry
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 124 | Copyright © March 2019
Acne is a common disease among patients with Latin American ancestry. Its presentation is very similar to that in all skin types, but nodulocystic acne is more frequent in patients with oily and darke...
Read MorePhotoaging and Photoprotection in United States Hispanic Population
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 121 | Copyright © March 2019
Photoaging is a complex and chronic process that induces structural and functional changes in sun-exposed skin, including coarse wrinkles, laxity, dyschromia, telangiectasias, and potential precancero...
Read MoreAssessing the Synergistic Effect of a Fixed Combination Halobetasol Propionate 0.01% and Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 279 | Copyright © March 2019
BACKGROUND: Fixed combinations are commonplace in dermatology, providing significant efficacy and tolerability benefits. In some cases, two active ingredients complement each other providing a cumu...
Read MoreThe Role of Topical Retinoids in Prevention and Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scarring: Understanding the Importance of Early Effective Treatment
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 255 | Copyright © March 2019
Atrophic acne scarring is a frequent occurrence among acne patients. These facial marks are often very emotionally distressing for the patient and can result in adverse impact to quality of life. W...
Read MorePseudofolliculitis Barbae: A Review of Current Treatment Options
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 246 | Copyright © March 2019
The purpose of this review is to discuss the disease process and wide variety of treatment options for psuedofolliculitis barbae (PFB), or razor bumps. PFB is caused by hair follicles penetrating the ...
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