INTRODUCTION Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) are a heterogeneous group of diseases with diverse clinical manifestations and prognoses. Standard treatments for early stage CTCL include topical corticosteroids, imiquimod, psoralen and ultraviolet…

INTRODUCTIONThe association between systemic retinoids and the development of affective disorders has been debated for many years. Recent studies have elucidated possible neurological mechanisms by which retinoids might mediate affective…

INTRODUCTION Povidone-iodine (trade name Betadine, Purdue, Stamford, NJ) is a widely used antiseptic regarded for its broad antimicrobial spectrum, fast onset of action and favorable safety profile. It consists of…

CASE REPORT A 66-year-old man from Guyana, who had been living in the United States for twelve years, was treated with prednisone 60 mg orally daily for approximately one year,…

CASE REPORT A 27-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of cryptogenic renal failure presented with a 1.5-year history of asymptomatic papules on her central face, which developed six months after…

ACNE A Dose-Ranging Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of IDP-107 in Patients With Acne Vulgaris Sponsored by Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the…

Wound Healing: From Basic Science to Clinical Practice and Beyond Cutaneous wounds disrupt the protective barrier of the skin, exposing tissues to bacterial invasion and loss of vital fluids.1 In…

Resveratrol-Containing Gel for AcneA recent pilot study showed the positive therapeutic effects of resveratrol, a natural phytoalexin produced by grapes and other plants, on acneic skin. In this single-blind study,…

I am honored to serve as Guest Editor for the Skin of Color Special Topic issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), especially since this coincides with the…

The Nova Southeastern University, Health Professions Division, College of Osteopathic Medicine in conjunction with Broward General Medical Center (NSU-COM/BGMC) Dermatology Residency Training Program is an Osteopathic program which was founded…

INTRODUCTION Keloids are a type of scar that appears firm, rubbery and nodular over an area of previous surgery, trauma, burn, acne or skin abrasion. Typically manifesting on locations where…

INTRODUCTION The evolving demographic landscape of the United States necessitates that dermatologists become knowledgeable of the various nuances implicit in pigmented skins when choosing a dermatologic medication. Topical retinoids have…