Found 471 articles for: "retinoids"
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 MoreTreatment of Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris in a Hispanic Population: A Post-Hoc Analysis of Efficacy and Tolerability of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 455 | Copyright © April 2012
Background: Acne in Hispanics is an increasing problem, presenting unique challenges. Although combination therap...
Read MoreA Case of Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa Treated by Acitretin
March 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 402 | Copyright © March 2012
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is a rare disorder characterized by dermal fibrosis, hyperkeratotic, verrucous, and papi...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Clindamycin 1.2% and Tretinoin 0.025% Combination Gel for the Treatment of Acne Rosacea Over 12 Weeks
March 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 333 | Copyright © March 2012
Background: Papulopustular acne rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition which can be difficult to ...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Clindamycin-Tretinoin Gel Versus Clindamycin or Tretinoin Alone in Acne Vulgaris: A Randomized, Double-Blind,Vehicle-Controlled Study
March 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 318 | Copyright © March 2012
Background: Topical combination therapy containing a retinoid and an antimicrobial is an effective treatment for ...
Read MoreOptimizing Topical Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
March 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 313 | Copyright © March 2012
Given the multifactorial and complex contributors to acne development, combination therapy is standard of care. By addressing multiple pathogenic factors, combination therapy provides a quicker and mo...
Read MorePaclitaxel-Associated Subungual Pyogenic Granuloma: Report in a Patient With Breast Cancer Receiving Paclitaxel and Review of Drug-Induced Pyogenic Granulomas Adjacent to and Beneath the Nail
February 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 262 | Copyright © February 2012
Subungual and periungual pyogenic granuloma occur in association with certain systemic medications. Paclitaxel is an ant...
Read MoreAcitretin-Induced Poliosis With Concurrent Alopecia
February 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 247 | Copyright © February 2012
Acitretin, a metabolite of the aromatic retinoid etretinate, has been utilized successfully in the treatment of psoriasis since the late 1980s. Of the oral retinoids available, etretinate and acitreti...
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Topical Skincare Products: A Review of the Literature
February 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 220 | Copyright © February 2012
Topical "anti-aging" products, with their seemingly limitless list of ingredients, make extensive claims to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and sun damage, among others. Sales in the United States alone ...
Read MoreShort-Term Combination Therapy and Long-Term Relapse Prevention in the Treatment of Severe Acne Vulgaris
February 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 174 | Copyright © February 2012
Few long-term treatment regimens for severe acne vulgaris have been investigated in clinical trials. Data were combined from two consecutive, randomized, double-blind, controlled studies to evaluate t...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Features | 134 | Copyright © January 2012
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 MoreA Review of Protocols for 308 nm Excimer Laser Phototherapy in Psoriasis
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 92 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: 308 nm excimer laser phototherapy is efficacious in the treatment of localized psoriasis. Different a...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy Evaluation of Tretinoin Cream 0.02% for the Reduction of Photodamage: A Pilot Study
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 83 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: Clinical studies as well as histologic data maintain that tretinoin improves the appearance of photodamage; however, the long-term benefits of tretinoin 0.02% in moderate to severe ...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Comparative Trial of the Anti-Aging Properties of Non-Prescription Tri-Retinol 1.1% vs. Prescription Tretinoin 0.025%
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 64 | Copyright © January 2012
Vitamin A and its derivatives (commonly termed retinoids) are widely used in topical anti-aging products. Certain retinoids such as retinol and its esters are available without a prescription, while o...
Read MoreSplit-Face Study of Topical 23.8% L-Ascorbic Acid Serum in Treating Photo-Aged Skin
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 51 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: L−ascorbic acid has been widely used to treat photo-aged skin. However, its aqueous formula is ...
Read MoreResults of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Botulinum Toxin Type A Topical Gel for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Lateral Canthal Lines
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 38 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: Injections of botulinum toxin type A are commonly used to treat facial wrinkles; however, undesirable effects are associated with injections (e.g., pain, bruising, ptosis, immunogen...
Read MoreApplication of a Topical Biomimetic Electrical Signaling Technology to Photo-Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Galvanic Zinc-Copper Complex
January 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 30 | Copyright © January 2012
Background: The first signs of facial skin photo-aging often occur in the skin of the periorbital area and include sagging, loss of firmness and definition, and sallowness. Epidermal wounds hav...
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Manifestations and Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (Part II of II)December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Features | 1474 | Copyright © December 2011
Treatment of Recalcitrant Generalized Granuloma Annulare With Adalimumab
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1466 | Copyright © December 2011
Granuloma annulare is a benign, usually self-limited, dermatosis of unknown cause. Generalized lesions occur in approxi...
Read MoreEvaluation of a Prescription Strength 4% Hydroquinone/10% L-Ascorbic Acid Treatment System for Normal to Oily Skin
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1455 | Copyright © December 2011
Introduction: A 4% hydroquinone/10% L-ascorbic acid treatment system aims to treat early signs of photodamage in normal to oily skin and help prevent further photodamage. The system a...
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