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Treating Acne With Topical Antibiotics: Current Obstacles and the Introduction of Topical Minocycline as a New Treatment Option
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 240 | Copyright © March 2019
Oral antibiotics are well established treatments for acne vulgaris but are associated with undesirable side effects. Topical antibiotics offer an improved safety profile but have led to an alarming ri...
Read MoreTopical Treatment for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 112 | Copyright © February 2019
Atopic dermatitis affects up to 20% of children and continues to increase in prevalence. Effective disease control is aimed at decreasing symptoms and reducing the frequency of flares, which may be co...
Read MoreThe Clinical Relevance and Therapeutic Benefit of Established Active Ingredients Incorporated into Advanced Foam Vehicles: Vehicle Characteristics Can Influence and Improve Patient Outcomes
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 100 | Copyright © February 2019
Topical delivery of therapeutic agents for skin diseases is a major advantage in dermatology. However, the efficacy and tolerability of topically applied therapies is dependent on several characterist...
Read MoreVehicles Always Matter
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 99 | Copyright © February 2019
It has been said that the best treatment for a given patient is the one that the patient will actually use. The comment, often spoken with humor, actually underscores several important aspects of derm...
Read MoreApplications of Topical Oak Bark Extract in Dermatology: Clinical Examples and Discussion
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 203 | Copyright © February 2019
The versatility of wound healing and anti-inflammatory agents can be assets to dermatologists when other therapies lack appropriate mechanisms of action, or when the risk to benefit ratio may be in qu...
Read MoreNovel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in an Adult and Adolescent Female Population
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 178 | Copyright © February 2019
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common dermatological condition typically associated with adolescents, affecting about 85% of young people. However, it is also prevalent and persistent into adul...
Read MoreApremilast for the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Hidradenitis Suppurativa in a Prospective, Open-Label, Phase 2 Study
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 170 | Copyright © February 2019
BACKGROUND: Treatment options are limited for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Apremilast, an oral phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, may offer an attractive therapeutic option for patients wi...
Read MoreNatural Skin Care Products as Adjunctive to Prescription Therapy in Moderate to Severe Rosacea
February 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 141 | Copyright © February 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 ba...
Read MorePrinciples of Moisturizer Product Design
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 89 | Copyright © January 2019
Moisturizers provide significant benefit in dermatology – as adjuvant therapy for many clinical conditions, as a key player in anti-aging regimens, and as a core component in maintaining healthy ski...
Read MoreRecent Advances in Mild and Moisturizing Cleansers
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 80 | Copyright © January 2019
Mild and moisturizing cleanser technologies, and the science underpinning them, have progressed significantly over the past decade. This includes introduction of amino-acid based milder surfactants in...
Read MoreThe Importance of Understanding Consumer Preferences for Dermatologist Recommended Skin Cleansing and Care Products
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 75 | Copyright © January 2019
Dermatologist recommendations of skin care products are critical to the management of compromised and healthy skin and appreciated by patients. Professionals must carefully weigh not only the safety a...
Read MoreThe Spectrum of Sensitive Skin: Considerations for Skin Care in Vulnerable Populations
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 68 | Copyright © January 2019
Sensitive skin is a multifactorial condition, where the underlying pathology is not fully understood, and the clinical signs may not always be present or obvious. Despite this challenge, there has bee...
Read MoreSkin Barrier Insights: From Bricks and Mortar to Molecules and Microbes
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 63 | Copyright © January 2019
Recent advances in genomics, spectroscopy, and immunology have increased our understanding of the skin barrier. A new model of barrier lipid organization has emerged owing to the application of advanc...
Read MoreCohort Using a Ceramides Containing Cleanser and Cream With Salicylic Acid for Dry, Flaking, and Scaling Skin Conditions
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 80 | Copyright © January 2019
INTRODUCTION: The skin of subjects with dry, flaking, and/or scaling conditions is characterized by decreased water and skin lipids content among other findings. It is well understood that daily use o...
Read MorePatient Satisfaction Following Treatment With Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization: Results of a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Survey
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 75 | Copyright © January 2019
BACKGROUND: A device that uses microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) is cleared in the United States and European Union as a noninvasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin (Ulther...
Read MoreEffectiveness of Combining High-Intensity Focused Radiofrequency and Non-Ablative Fractional Laser for Improving the Appearance of the Aging Face and Neck
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 59 | Copyright © January 2019
BACKGROUND: The safety and effectiveness of high-intensity precision radiofrequency (RF) for rejuvenating the aging neck and face, and of fractional laser therapy for treating photodamaged skin have e...
Read MoreNovel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in a Hispanic Population
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 32 | Copyright © January 2019
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (acne) is the most common dermatologic disease seen in a racially, geographically, politically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse Hispanic population. Despite their g...
Read MoreIssues and Considerations for Optimal Outcomes in Acne Management
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Department | 39 | Copyright © December 2018
This supplement summarize recent advances in the scientific understanding of acne pathogenesis as it relates to effective treatment acne in patients of all skin types and describes the role of retinoi...
Read MoreRetinoids in Acne Management: Review of Current Understanding, Future Considerations, and Focus on Topical Treatments
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 51 | Copyright © December 2018
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition affecting adolescents and young adults with a tremendous psychosocial impact. Its pathogenic hallmarks include follicular dyskeratosis, increased sebum ...
Read MoreEvaluation, Prevention, and Management of Acne Scars: Issues, Strategies, and Enhanced Outcomes
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | 44 | Copyright © December 2018
Acne is a common disease affecting a high percentage of the younger population. Without appropriate and effective primary prevention of scarring, post-acne scars occur in about 80-95% of all patients....
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