Found 471 articles for: "retinoids"
Safety and Efficacy of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%-Benzoyl Peroxide 3% Fixed-Dose Combination Gel for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Study
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1382 | Copyright © December 2011
Background: Topical fixed-combination therapy containing 1% clindamycin as 1.2% clindamycin phosphate (CLNP) and ...
Read MoreA Review of the Chemopreventative Effects of Oral Retinoids for Internal Neoplasms
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1292 | Copyright © November 2011
With the recent data showing that psoriasis patients are at higher risk for systemic malignancies, there is a growing awareness for the need to minimize cancer risks in psoriasis patients. Retinoids a...
Read MoreTreatment of Actinic Cheilitis by Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light Activation
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1240 | Copyright © November 2011
Actinic cheilitis (AC), a common disorder of the lower lip, should be treated early to prevent progression to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of photodyn...
Read MoreCLINICAL TRIAL REVIEW
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Features | 1216 | Copyright © October 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 MoreEffect of Retinoid Pretreatment on Outcomes of Patients Treated by Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis of the Hand and Forearm
October 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1124 | Copyright © October 2011
Background/Objective: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) has been shown to be useful in ...
Read MoreA Randomized, Blinded, Bilateral Intraindividual, Vehicle-Controlled Trial of the Use of Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses of the Upper Extremities
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1049 | Copyright © September 2011
Background/Objective: Actinic keratoses (AKs) on the upper extremities are difficult to treat. This study compares the ...
Read MoreA Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of 75% Mulberry (Morus alba) Extract Oil Versus Placebo as a Topical Treatment for Melasma: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1025 | Copyright © September 2011
Background: Melasma is an aesthetically undesirable skin condition which remains difficult to treat. Mulberry is a whitening agent ...
Read MoreEvaluation of Clinical Improvement in Acne Scars and Active Acne in Patients Treated With the 1540-nm Non-Ablative Fractional Laser
August 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 907 | Copyright © August 2011
Introduction. Acne is a characteristic condition of puberty; however, adults who continue to have acne outbreaks frequently attend dermatolog...
Read MoreAcitretin for the Treatment of Psoriasis: An Assessment of National Trends
August 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 873 | Copyright © August 2011
Background: Combination therapy is a common and appropriate treatment strategy for moderate-to-severe psoriasis, as it provides for enhanced ...
Read MoreNovel Treatment of Female-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia With Injected Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 795 | Copyright © July 2011
Female-pattern androgenetic alopecia is a very common disorder that has been associated with extreme psychological morbidity. Few treatments have d...
Read MoreClinical Evidence for the Role of a Topical Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Comedonal Acne: Findings From a Randomized Study of Dapsone Gel 5% in Combination With Tazarotene Cream 0.1% in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 783 | Copyright © July 2011
Background: Acne pathogenesis is multifactorial and includes inflammation. Combining drugs targeting multiple components of acne pathogenesi...
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 MoreMedication Choice and Associated Health Care Outcomes and Costs for Patients With Acne and Acne-Related Conditions in the United States
July 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 766 | Copyright © July 2011
Background: Acne is a common condition for which multiple treatment options are available. The patterns of pharmacotherapy for acne and simi...
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 MoreTen Tips for Treating Acne Vulgaris in Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 654 | Copyright © June 2011
During the 21st century, people with skin of color will account for a large portion of the US population. According to race projections from the US Census Bureau, persons of African American, Hispanic...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Micronized Tretinoin Gel (0.05%) in Treating Adolescent Acne
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 647 | Copyright © June 2011
Tretinoin is widely used in the treatment of acne. Despite significant advances in formulation development, irritation and dryness can be particula...
Read MoreEvidence-Based Review: Fixed-Combination Therapy and Topical Retinoids in the Treatment of Acne
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 636 | Copyright © June 2011
Topical fixed-combination products and topical retinoid monotherapy are established first-line treatments for mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, yet adequate comparative data are lacking. The following e...
Read MoreInflammation in Rosacea and Acne: Implications for Patient Care
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 614 | Copyright © June 2011
Rosacea and acne are chronic inflammatory skin conditions that share an inflammatory pathogenesis, but clinically remain quite distinct. Although ma...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid (AzA) Gel 15% in the Treatment of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Acne: A 16-Week, Baseline-Controlled Study
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 586 | Copyright © June 2011
Although there are few differences in the incidence and pathophysiology of acne across various races and ethnicities, there is some evidence that black patients may have larger sebaceous glands and in...
Read MorePathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris:What's New, What's Interesting and What May Be Clinically Relevant
June 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 582 | Copyright © June 2011
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder seen in dermatology and primary care offices today with significant associated morbidity. The pathog...
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