Found 87 articles for: "petrolatum"
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
Mycophenolate Mofetil as a First-Line Steroid-Sparing Agent in the Treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 210 | Copyright © February 2013
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a life-threatening autoimmune bullous disorder. Although systemic corticosteroids are the standard treatment for PV, efficient transition to a steroid-sparing immunosuppress...
Read MorePostoperative Wound Care After Dermatologic Procedures: A Comparison of 2 Commonly Used Petrolatum-Based Ointments
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 163 | Copyright © February 2013
An appropriate selection of topical agents for wound care is important to promote uncomplicated healing. Petrolatum-based ointments, such as Aquaphor Healing Ointment (AHO) and white petroleum jelly, ...
Read MoreNews, Views, & Reviews
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Features | 122 | Copyright © January 2013
Comparative Study of the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Unique Topical Scar Product vs White Petrolatum Following Shave Biopsies
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 86 | Copyright © January 2013
An excess of 70 million cutaneous surgical procedures are conducted annually in the United States that may result in scarring. Skin scars are a normal outcome of the tissue repair process. However, in...
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 MoreThe Treatment of Inflammatory Facial Dermatoses With Topical Corticosteroids: Focus on Clocortolone Pivalate 0.1% Cream
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1194 | Copyright © October 2012
Objective: Study results evaluating the efficacy and safety of clocortolone pivalate 0.1% cream in the treatment of adults, young children, and infants with inflammatory facial dermat...
Read MoreThe Basic Science of Dermal Fillers: Past and Present Part II: Adverse Effects
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1069 | Copyright © September 2012
The ideal dermal filler should offer long-lasting aesthetic improvement with a minimal side-effect profile. It should be biocompatible and stable within the injection site, with the risk of only trans...
Read MoreColloidal Oatmeal Formulations as Adjunct Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis
July 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 804 | Copyright © July 2012
Colloidal oatmeal has been used for decades to soothe and ameliorate atopic dermatitis and other pruritic and/or xerotic dermatoses. In-vitro and/or in-vivo studies have confirmed the anti-inflammato...
Read MoreTumor Stage Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treated with Surgical Excision and Secondary Intention Healing
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Features | 540 | Copyright © April 2012
Electroplaning of Non-Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevi (LVEN)
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 474 | Copyright © April 2012
Background: The non-inflammatory linear verrucous subtype of epidermal nevi (LVEN) although generally benign, can...
Read MoreCultural Competence and Unique Concerns in Patients With Ethnic Skin
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 460 | Copyright © April 2012
The projections of increases in the number of skin of color patients over the next several decades, necessitates experti...
Read MoreTreatment of Scabies Using 8% and 10% Topical Sulfur Ointment in Different Regimens of Application
March 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 357 | Copyright © March 2012
Background: Many therapeutic modalities for scabies were available, topical sulfur ointment is a cost-effective and safe therapeutic agent. It is often applied for the whole body for three succ...
Read MoreComparison of the Effects of Contractubex® Gel in an Experimental Model of Scar Formation in Rats: An Immunohistochemical and Ultrastructural Study
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 74 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: Contractubex® gel, a commercial treatment for scars, consists of a mixture ...
Read MoreNonanatomic Free Cartilage Batten Grafting With Second Intention Healing for Defects on the Distal Nose
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 46 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: Defects of the distal nose, particularly the nasal ala, pose a reconstructive challenge due to the lack of loose adjacent tissue and proximity to a free margin.
Objective:...
Read MoreTwo Randomized, Controlled, Comparative Studies of the Stratum Corneum Integrity Benefits of Two Cosmetic Niacinamide ⁄ Glycerin Body Moisturizers vs. Conventional Body Moisturizers
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 22 | Copyright © January 2012
Background and Objective: Despite numerous body moisturizers being available, cosmetic xerosis continues to be a leading skin problem for consumers. We performed two 35-day studies to evaluate ...
Read MoreTreatment of Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Hand Dermatitis With Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% EF Foam: Results From an Open-Label Study
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1398 | Copyright © December 2011
Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of clobetasol propionate 0.05% emulsion formulation (EF) foam in sub...
Read MoreImiquimod: A Review of Off-Label Clinical Applications
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1300 | Copyright © November 2011
The immunomodulatory characteristics and topical application of imiquimod (IQ), a toll-like receptor 7 agonist, have lea...
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