Found 336 articles for: "eczema"
Cutaneous Reactions to Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1160 | Copyright © October 2011
We retrospectively reviewed the records of 195 patients with suspected cutaneous reactions from NSAIDs. Two hundred and six different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were suspected of c...
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: The Unified Division of Dermatology Residency Program of Albert Einstein College of Medicine
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Features | 1122 | Copyright © October 2011
Resident Rounds is a section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residen...
Read MoreEvaluation of Moisturizing Effect of Methanolic Extract of Five Medicinal Plants Incorporated Into Cream Bases Using Impedance and Extensiometry Methods
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1116 | Copyright © October 2011
Background: Skin moisturizing is an important issue due to its impact on skin function. Adverse reactions to herb...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Crossover Study to Determine the Anti-Pruritic Efficacy, Safety and Local Dermal Tolerability of a Topical Formulation (SRD174 Cream) of the Long-Acting Opiod Antagonist Nalmefene in Subjects With Atopic Dermatitis
August 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 853 | Copyright © August 2011
Objective: To investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of topical nalmefene (SRD174), a long acting opioid antagonist for the manage...
Read MoreAcitretin in Dermatology: A Review
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 772 | Copyright © July 2011
Introduction: Acitretin is a systemic retinoid drug used in the treatment of severe psoriasis. It has also been used for a spectrum of other...
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 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 MoreNews, Views & Reviews. A Biopsy Diagnosis? Clinical Clues and Patterns to Help Distinguish Cutaneous Metastases: Part I of II
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Features | 678 | Copyright © June 2011
News, Views and Reviews provides focused updates, topic reviews and editorials concerning the latest developments in dermatologic therapy....
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 MoreAn Over-the-Counter Moisturizer Is as Clinically Effective as, and More Cost-Effective Than, Prescription Barrier Creams in the Treatment of Children With Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 531 | Copyright © May 2011
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent skin disorder with significant cost of treatment. Several prescription device moisturizer...
Read MoreA Survey of Skin Conditions and Concerns in South Asian Americans: A Community-Based Study
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 524 | Copyright © May 2011
Background: South Asians represent a rapidly growing part of the U.S. population, increasing 188 percent from 1990 to 2000 (0.27% to 0.78%)...
Read MoreAdalimumab Plus Narrowband Ultraviolet B Light Phototherapy for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
April 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 366 | Copyright © April 2011
Background: Combining systemic agents with phototherapy is becoming a standard of care for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. The c...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
March 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 312 | Copyright © March 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 MoreEfficacy of Benzoyl Peroxide (5.3%) Emollient Foam and Benzoyl Peroxide (8%) Wash in Reducing Propionibacterium acnes on the Back
June 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 622 | Copyright © June 2010
Background: Topical treatment of acne vulgaris on the back is challenging largely due to the extensive broad surface with difficult to reach areas. A “leave-on” foam is su...
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