Found 915 articles for: "acne"
Tamoxifen-Induced Hirsutism
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 799 | Copyright © July 2011
Tamoxifen, a triphenylethylethylene, is an adjuvant therapy used for the treatment of oestrogen-receptor positive breast carcinoma due to its oestrogen receptor antagonist effect.1 We report here a c...
Read MoreNovel Treatment of Female-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia With Injected Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 795 | Copyright © July 2011
Female-pattern androgenetic alopecia is a very common disorder that has been associated with extreme psychological morbidity. Few treatments have d...
Read MoreDecrease of Insulin Growth Factor-1 as a Novel Mechanism for Anti-Androgen Effect of Isotretinoin and Its Reported Association With Depression in Some Cases
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 793 | Copyright © July 2011
Isotretinoin and its desirable effects have received tremendous attention in recent years by scientists. This article reviews the evidence that dec...
Read MoreClinical Evidence for the Role of a Topical Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Comedonal Acne: Findings From a Randomized Study of Dapsone Gel 5% in Combination With Tazarotene Cream 0.1% in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 783 | Copyright © July 2011
Background: Acne pathogenesis is multifactorial and includes inflammation. Combining drugs targeting multiple components of acne pathogenesi...
Read MoreMedication Choice and Associated Health Care Outcomes and Costs for Patients With Acne and Acne-Related Conditions in the United States
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 766 | Copyright © July 2011
Background: Acne is a common condition for which multiple treatment options are available. The patterns of pharmacotherapy for acne and simi...
Read MoreA New Body Moisturizer Increases Skin Hydration and Improves Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms Among Children and Adults
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 744 | Copyright © July 2011
Moisturizers result in an increase of skin hydration and restoration of the skin barrier function and play a prominent role in the longterm managem...
Read MoreA Bilateral Comparison Study of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and a Topical Medical Device Cream in the Treatment of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 735 | Copyright © July 2011
Corticosteroids are the mainstay of therapy for atopic dermatitis, but long-term use is associated with adverse effects. We sought to evaluate the clinical efficacy of two steroid-sparing creams for ...
Read MoreAntibiotic Resistance: An Editorial Review With Recommendations
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 724 | Copyright © July 2011
Within a relatively short period of time after the first antimicrobial drugs were introduced, bacteria began exhibiting varying degrees of resistan...
Read MoreIsotretinoin Does Not Prolong QT Intervals and QT Dispersion in Patients With Severe Acne: A Surprising Finding for a Drug With Numerous Side Effects
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 710 | Copyright © July 2011
Background: Isotretinoin is a widely prescribed drug for the treatment of severe acne. Several adverse cardiac effects due to isotretinoin h...
Read MoreDemystifying Acne Algorithms
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Department | 2 | Copyright © June 2011
Despite the fact that acne is among the most common conditions treated by dermatologists, challenges in managing acne patients are encountered on a daily basis. The articles in this supplement help to...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 687 | Copyright © June 2011
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select ...
Read MoreBilateral Comparison Study of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and a Ceramide-Hyaluronic Acid Emollient Foam in the Treatment of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 666 | Copyright © June 2011
Topical corticosteroids have been the mainstay of treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) over the last decade, especially in the setting of acute fla...
Read MoreTen Tips for Treating Acne Vulgaris in Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 654 | Copyright © June 2011
During the 21st century, people with skin of color will account for a large portion of the US population. According to race projections from the US Census Bureau, persons of African American, Hispanic...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Micronized Tretinoin Gel (0.05%) in Treating Adolescent Acne
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 647 | Copyright © June 2011
Tretinoin is widely used in the treatment of acne. Despite significant advances in formulation development, irritation and dryness can be particula...
Read MoreEvidence-Based Review: Fixed-Combination Therapy and Topical Retinoids in the Treatment of Acne
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 636 | Copyright © June 2011
Topical fixed-combination products and topical retinoid monotherapy are established first-line treatments for mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, yet adequate comparative data are lacking. The following e...
Read MoreTopical Rosacea Therapy: The Importance of Vehicles for Efficacy, Tolerability and Compliance
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 627 | Copyright © June 2011
Many topical medications are available for the treatment of papulopustular rosacea. While treatments contain metronidazole, azelaic acid, or sodium...
Read MoreInflammation in Rosacea and Acne: Implications for Patient Care
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 614 | Copyright © June 2011
Rosacea and acne are chronic inflammatory skin conditions that share an inflammatory pathogenesis, but clinically remain quite distinct. Although ma...
Read MoreHow Patients Experience and Manage Dryness and Irritation From Acne Treatment
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 605 | Copyright © June 2011
Background: Products that may cause irritation are widely used to treat acne. Irritation has the potential to reduce treatment adhe...
Read MoreEvaluation of Self-Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Facial Acne with a Blue Light Treatment System
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 596 | Copyright © June 2011
Introduction: This study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of treating mild-to-moderate facial acne using a new, hand-held, ...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid (AzA) Gel 15% in the Treatment of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Acne: A 16-Week, Baseline-Controlled Study
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 586 | Copyright © June 2011
Although there are few differences in the incidence and pathophysiology of acne across various races and ethnicities, there is some evidence that black patients may have larger sebaceous glands and in...
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