Found 147 articles for: "actinic keratosis"
Light Emitting Diode Phototherapy for Skin Aging
April 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 359 | Copyright © April 2020
Skin aging is associated with changes that include atrophy, pigmentation, decreased ability for wound healing, and rhytides. Recently, there has been growing research interest and consumer demand for ...
Read MoreField Therapy in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Are We Initiating Early Enough?
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Editorials | 335 | Copyright © March 2020
Organ transplant recipients (OTRs) are at increased risk for more aggressive non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Recent emphasis on field therapy has complimented the canonical surgical treatment paradig...
Read MoreIngenol Mebutate: Expanded Utility
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 156 | Copyright © February 2020
Ingenol mebutate (IM) is a novel drug that was developed for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK). The drug works by a dual mechanism of action -- a rapid induction of cell death by necrosis along ...
Read MoreCombination Topical Chemotherapy for the Treatment of an Invasive Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 202 | Copyright © February 2020
INTRODUCTION: Standard of care for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is usually surgical, with either excision or Mohs micrographic surgery. However, surgery may not be ideal for elderly patients with num...
Read MoreHistopathological Changes After Experimental Skin Resurfacing Using an Improved Fractional High-Power 1064-nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1261 | Copyright © December 2019
BACKGROUND: Several studies confirm microscopic changes in the cutaneous architecture following various rejuvenation techniques using non-ablative lasers Objective: To investigate the histological cha...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Porokeratosis With Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser and Vitamin C, E, and Ferulic Acid Serum
November 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1174 | Copyright © November 2019
Porokeratosis is a rare disorder of epidermal keratinization that encompasses several clinical forms, characterized by erythematous, annular plaques with an atrophic center and hyperkeratotic ridge-li...
Read MoreA Giant Cutaneous Horn: One of the Largest Recorded
July 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 697 | Copyright © July 2019
We present a case of one of the largest cutaneous horns recorded in the known literature as an opportunity to explore diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Cutaneous horns are...
Read MoreTreatment of Solitary Keratoacanthoma of the Nose With Intralesional Methotrexate and Review of the Literature
July 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 693 | Copyright © July 2019
Keratoacathoma (KA) is a unique clinical pathological entity that is difficult to categorize. Differentiating a KA from a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is important for treatment implica...
Read MoreDNA Repair Enzyme Containing Lip Balm for the Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis: A Pilot Study
June 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 576 | Copyright © June 2019
Background: DNA repair enzymes have been shown to reduce actinic keratoses and non-melanoma skin cancers, but their use for the treatment of actinic cheilitis has not been studied.
Read More Actinic Keratosis: Changing the Treatment Paradigm
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Department | 159 | Copyright © May 2019
Actinic keratosis (AK) represents one of the most common diagnoses in our dermatology practices. The incidence of AK lesions continues to rise, along with that of non-melanoma skin cancers. Numerous r...
Read MoreActinic Keratosis: Current Therapies and Insights Into New Treatments
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Supplement Individual Articles | 161 | Copyright © May 2019
Actinic keratosis (AK) develops on chronically sun-exposed skin and constitutes one of the most common diseases ...
Read MoreAddressing the Challenges of Treating Actinic Keratosis
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Supplement Individual Articles | 160 | Copyright © May 2019
Actinic keratosis (AK) represents one of the most common diagnoses in our dermatology practices. The incidence of AK lesions continues to rise, along with that of non-melanoma skin cancers. Numerous r...
Read MorePIPELINE PREVIEWS
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Editorials | 488 | Copyright © May 2019
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Read MoreTreatment of Arsenic-Induced Bowen’s Disease With Topical 5-Fluorouracil
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Case Reports | 477 | Copyright © May 2019
Here, we present a case of arsenic-induced Bowen’s disease treated with a regimen consisting of topical 5-fluouracil and oral nicotinamide. The use of this therapy modality resulted in near comp...
Read MoreComplete Resolution of Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma With Topical Imiquimod
May 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 5 | Case Reports | 460 | Copyright © May 2019
Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pc-ALCL) is a CD30+ subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It typically has a very favorable prognosis; however, traditional treatment can be expensive...
Read MoreSkin Cancer in Hispanics in the United States
March 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 3 | Supplement Individual Articles | 117 | Copyright © March 2019
The Hispanic population has been the principal driver of U.S. demographic growth in the last two decades. In 2016, Hispanics accounted for 18% of the nation’s population and were the second-largest ...
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 ...
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 MoreBrightening and Improvement of Facial Skin Quality in Healthy Female Subjects With Moderate Hyperpigmentation or Dark Spots and Moderate Facial Aging
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1310 | Copyright © December 2018
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ISDINCEUTICS Melaclear® serum (Barcelona, Spain) on skin brightness, skin quality, and signs of facial aging. DESIGN: This was a single-center, obse...
Read MoreSkin Cancer Prevention: A Review of Current Oral Options Complementary to Sunscreens
December 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1266 | Copyright © December 2018
The incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is dramatically increasing worldwide, despite the increased use of improved sunscreens. In 2014, the Surgeon General estimated that 2.2 to 5.0 million ...
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