Found 332 articles for: "eczema"
Resident Rounds. Part III: Case Report: Temporary Traumatic Discoloration from Handling Moss-Covered Firewood
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Features | 822 | Copyright © July 2013
A Message from JDD's New Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Editorials | 735 | Copyright © July 2013
The Integration of Physiologically-Targeted Skin Care in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Focus on the Use of a Cleanser and Moisturizer System Incorporating a Ceramide Precursor, Filaggrin Degradation Products, and Specific “Skin-Barrier–Friendly” Excipients
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7 | Supplement Individual Articles | 85 | Copyright © July 2013
Atopic dermatitis (AD) may be considered the “poster disease” for exemplifying the significance of abnormalities of the epidermal barrier that occur predominantly within the stratum corneum (SC) a...
Read MoreResident Rounds. Part III B: Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Antagonists and Alopecia Areata: A Class-Wide Adverse Effect
June 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 6 | Features | 713 | Copyright © June 2013
Clinical Relevance of Skin Barrier Changes Associated With the Use of Oral Isotretinoin: The Importance of Barrier Repair Therapy in Patient Management
June 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 626 | Copyright © June 2013
Oral isotretinoin is a non-aromatic oral retinoid that is highly effective for the treatment of severe inflammatory acne vulgaris that is refractory and/or prone to scarring, and has also been used s...
Read MoreSign and Pseudo-Sign of Leser-Trélat: Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
May 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 79 | Copyright © May 2013
BACKGROUND: Leser-Trélat is distinguished by a rare paraneoplastic sign that is characterized by the sudden eruption of multiple seborrheic keratoses (SKs), associated with underlying internal ma...
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Hair Loss in the Dermatology Office: An Update on Alopecia AreataMay 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 5 | Features | 588 | Copyright © May 2013
Retinoids and Azelaic Acid to Treat Acne and Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 434 | Copyright © April 2013
In this review, we examine published data reporting the efficacy of pharmaceutical agents to treat associated postinflammatory hyperpigmentation commonly seen in skin of color. Read More
Resident Rounds: Part III: Alopecia Universalis Treated With Squaric Acid Immunotherapy
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Features | 362 | Copyright © March 2013
A Randomized, Double-Blind Phase 4 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ethanol-Free Clobetasol Propionate Foam, 0.05%, vs Vehicle Foam in the Treatment of Chronic Hand Dermatitis
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 328 | Copyright © March 2013
BACKGROUND: Chronic hand dermatitis may have a significant detrimental effect on daily home-related and work-related activities, and quality of life (QOL). Clobetasol propionate foam, 0.05%, is indica...
Read MoreThe Role of a Midpotency Topical Corticosteroid and the Clinical Relevance of Formulation Characteristics in the Management of Commonly Encountered Eczematous and Inflammatory Dermatoses in Adults and Children:Focus on the Pharmacologic Properties of Clocortolone Pivalate 0.1% Cream
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 5 | Copyright © February 2013
Midpotency topical corticosteroids (TCSs) are frequently used for the treatment of common eczematous and inflammatory skin disorders in both adults and children. There are several commercially availab...
Read MoreClocortolone Pivalate: A Topical Corticosteroid With a Unique Structure
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 3 | Copyright © February 2013
Medication Dyes as a Source of Drug Allergy
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 99 | Copyright © January 2013
Excipients are defined as inert substances added to a drug or food to confer a suitable consistency, appearance, or form. They may be added for bulk, to change dissolution or the kinetics of absorptio...
Read MoreEfficacy of Early Initiation of a Gel Containing Extractum Cepae, Heparin, and Allantoin for Scar Treatment: An Observational, Noninterventional Study of Daily Practice
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 38 | Copyright © January 2013
Background: Contractubex® (Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany) is a gel containing extractum cepae, heparin, and allantoin with proven efficacy in the preven...
Read MoreImprovement in Signs and Symptoms of Plaque Psoriasis After 1 Week of Treatment With Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Spray
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1455 | Copyright © December 2012
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% spray (CPS) is a topical, super-high-potent corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Two pivotal trials of CPS investigated the e...
Read MoreA Double-Blind, Randomized, Bilateral Comparison of Skin Irritancy Following Application of the Combination Acne Products Clindamycin/Tretinoin and Benzoyl Peroxide/Adapalene
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1422 | Copyright © December 2012
Background: The use of topical medications for acne vulgaris is often limited by their irritant properties. Newer...
Read MoreIsoconazole Nitrate vs Isoconazole Nitrate and Diflucortolone Valerate in the Treatment of Tinea Inguinalis: Results of a Multicenter Retrospective Study
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 70 | Copyright © November 2012
Background and Objective: Many tinea inguinalis infections are characterized by pronounced inflammatory lesions and pruritus. Therefore, a therapy with a topical corticosteroid in ad...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Features | 1382 | Copyright © November 2012
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoin...
Read MorePipeline Previews
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Features | 1379 | Copyright © November 2012
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the der...
Read MoreUrticaria After Methyl Aminolevulinate Photodynamic Therapy in a Patient With Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Case Reports | 1364 | Copyright © November 2012
Methyl aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy (MAL-PDT) is utilized in several countries for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, but allergic sensitization has been reported by the manufacturer. To ...
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