Found 151 articles for: "actinic keratosis"
Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the Treatment of Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma: An Outcomes Study
December 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1094 | Copyright © December 2024
Background: Lentigo maligna (LM), a type of melanoma in situ (MIS), usually develops on sun-damaged skin in the elderly. If left untreated, it may advance to the point of dermal ...
Read MoreA Single-Center, Open-Label, Prospective Study of a 589/1319 nm Dual Wavelength Laser for the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation
November 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 943 | Copyright © November 2024
Background: Facial hyperpigmentation, characterized by the excessive production of melanin in the skin, is a prevalent dermatological concern affecting individuals of various eth...
Read MoreA Clinical Histology Study Evaluating the Biostimulatory Activity Longevity of Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid for Facial Rejuvenation
September 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 729 | Copyright © September 2024
Background: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable filler used for restoring facial fat volume loss that improves skin quality.Objective: To eva...
Read MoreUpdates on the Molecular Basis of Photoaging in All Skin Types
July 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 504 | Copyright © July 2024
Photoaging is a complex, ongoing process that clinically manifests as cutaneous rhytides, atrophy, laxity, dyspigmentation, telangiectasias, roughness, and mottled appearance of the skin. There is an ...
Read MorePatient- and Clinician-Reported Outcomes for Tirbanibulin in Actinic Keratosis in Clinical Practice Across the United States (PROAK)
May 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 338 | Copyright © May 2024
Read MoreCutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ on a Fingernail Treated With HPV Vaccine
April 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 4 | Case Reports | 275 | Copyright © April 2024
Do the Words We Choose Matter When Prescribing Medications?
December 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1216 | Copyright © December 2023
Background: Caregivers are often apprehensive about treating childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) with topical corticosteroids but may find comfort if treatments are presented in a p...
Read MoreInternational Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) - Report from the 2022 Annual Meeting
December 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1153 | Copyright © December 2023
Background: The International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of evidence-based, consensus-driven outcome measures ...
Read MoreA Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Combination Serum for the Improvement of Aged Skin
December 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1204 | Copyright © December 2023
Background: With intrinsic aging, the epidermis becomes thinner and fine wrinkles appear. Extrinsic aging, or photoaging, is characterized by deep wrinkles, skin laxity, and hype...
Read MoreThe Interventions to Minimize Pain During Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid for the Treatment of Cutaneous Diseases
November 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1082 | Copyright © November 2023
Read MoreFractional Laser for Prevention of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
September 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 9 | Features | 953 | Copyright © September 2023
Citation: McCormick ET, Desai S, Nelson K, et al. Fractional laser for prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(9):953-954. doi:10.36849/JDD.2023.NVRN0923...
Read MoreKeratinocyte Carcinoma Chemoprevention With a Combination of Imiquimod, 5-Fluorouracil, and Tretinoin
May 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 486 | Copyright © May 2023
Background: The incidence of keratinocyte carcinomas (KCs), comprising basal and squamous cell carcinomas, is rising in the United States. Chemoprevention is one modality by whic...
Read MoreNon-Invasive Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma: Photodynamic Therapy Following Curettage
May 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 481 | Copyright © May 2023
Background: To investigate the effectiveness, safety, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic outcome of Methyl Aminolevulinate-Photodynamic Therapy (MAL-PDT) following curettage in o...
Read MoreUltraviolet B-Rays Induced Gene Alterations and DNA Repair Enzymes in Skin Tissue
May 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 465 | Copyright © May 2023
Background: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation leads to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage and changes in gene expression. Topical DNA repair enzymes in liposomes are capable of undoing ...
Read MoreAssessing the Efficacy of Imiquimod Use in Patients With Persistent Locally Advanced Melanoma In Situ
May 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 457 | Copyright © May 2023
Background: The standard of care when treating melanoma in situ (MMIS) is an excision with at least 5 mm surgical margins.1 Some studies have suggested up to 9 mm margins to maxi...
Read MoreNon-Invasive Diagnosis of Sun Damaged Skin: Actinic Keratosis Vs Squamous Cell Carcinoma
May 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 440 | Copyright © May 2023
Importance: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a premalignant lesion that has a1% to 10% potential of progression to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), but it is not possible to determine whi...
Read MoreShining Light on PDT and Actinic Keratosis
February 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 2 | Features | 226 | Copyright © February 2023
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive treatment modality involving photosensitizers that are activated by absorption of visible light to initially form the excited singlet state, followed by tr...
Read MoreConcordance in Distinguishing Actinic Keratosis from Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ on Mohs Histological Frozen Sections
February 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 190 | Copyright © February 2023
Background: Mohs surgeons routinely encounter squamous cell carcinoma at surgical margins and often base the decision to take another layer on the severity of atypia observed. Current...
Read MoreClinical Experience Using a Monofilament Fiber Cleansing and Debriding Technology for Various Skin Conditions
November 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1173 | Copyright © November 2022
Background: Gentle skin cleansing and exfoliation and the use of moisturizers as an adjunct to medical treatment should be part of the prevention, treatment, and maintenance of cutane...
Read MoreClassifying Actinic Keratosis: What the Reality of Everyday Clinical Practice Shows Us
August 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 845 | Copyright © August 2022
Difficulties faced by clinicians in routine clinical practice when selecting the appropriate treatment for patients with actinic keratosis (AK) include: the independent evaluation of AK lesions, the a...
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