INTRODUCTION This edition of Resident Spotlight features Dr. Eva Volf's winning poster, “A Phase 2, Open-Label, Investigator-Initiated Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Apremilast in Subjects with Recalcitrant…

A Biopsy Diagnosis? Clinical Clues and Patterns to Help Distinguish Cutaneous Metastases: Part II of II* *Part I of this review ran in the June 2011 issue.Specific Cutaneous Metastases Breast…

PSORIASIST Cell Repertoire Analysis of Immune Mediated Skin Diseases Sponsored by University of California, Davis. This study is designed to identify the cells of the immune system that cause skin…

La Roche Posay Introduces New Products La Roche-Posay has just introduced an array of products that target wrinkles, acne and hyperpigmentation. Redermic UV Intensive Daily Anti-Wrinkle Firming Fill-In Care with…

To the Editor: When the first hyaluronic acid (HA) soft tissue filler (Restylane, Medicis) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration almost eight years ago, our focus was…

The New Face of Fillers: Why Evidence and Experience Both CountTo the Editor: When the first hyaluronic acid (HA) soft tissue filler (Restylane, Medicis) was approved by the U.S. Food…

Approximately 40 years ago, immediate release (IR) tablet and capsulated delivery forms of minocycline and doxycycline were made available for prescription. These dosage forms resulted in a rapid release of…

To the Editor: Approximately 40 years ago, immediate release (IR) tablet and capsulated delivery forms of minocycline and doxycycline were made available for prescription. These dosage forms resulted in a…

INTRODUCTION Botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BoNTA) has gained acceptance in the medical community and among consumers for the treatment of hyperkinetic facial lines to reverse the physical signs of aging.1 In…

INTRODUCTION Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan that consists of repeating units of glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-glucosamine (hyaluronan) and which readily dissolves in water to form a viscous gel. It…

INTRODUCTION Aging decreases facial volume as fat atrophies and bone is lost, and it also leads to a decline in skin elasticity and muscle tone. In the lower face, aging…

INTRODUCTION Evidence of the clinical signs associated with skin aging often first appears in the periorbital area and includes wrinkles, eyelid bags, circles around the eye, or a "tired" appearance.1…