INTRODUCTION Pyogenic granuloma is a rapidly growing, benign vascular tumor that is commonly located on the trunk and the extremities and typically presents as a red papule or nodule, often…

CASE REPORTA 45-year-old white woman presented with a 3-month history of a rapidly growing lesion on her back. She was initially seen in the emergency department and referred to dermatology…

INTRODUCTIONNever has there been a more exciting period in the history of melanoma treatment. For many years, the only therapeutic option and most widely used single agent for the palliative…

Sciton's FDA Clears JOULE ClearSense™ for OnychomycosisSciton, a manufacturer of custom, modular, multi-application medical laser and light-based systems, has announced that the FDA has cleared its JOULE ClearSense for treatment…

ATOPIC DERMATITISSafety and Efficacy Study of Altabax Ointment in the Treatment of Secondarily Infected Atopic Dermatitis Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, this study investigates the safety and effectiveness of Altabax ointment (Retapamulin…

Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center and practices at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of NY. She…

INTRODUCTION Moderate to severe psoriasis, an immune-mediated disease with debilitating physical and psychological effects, often requires long-term therapy with systemic agents.1 Chronic therapy with conventional systemic agents may be limited…

Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease of the pilosebacous unit that presents with cutaneous comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules of varying severity. Early intervention is the key to avoid permanent…

INTRODUCTION Acne is a disease with four primary pathogenic features: sebum production, Propionibacterium acnes colonization, altered keratinization, and release of inflammatory mediators.1 Current consensus guidelines for treatment recommend medications targeting…

INTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, complicated disease that frequently goes with a chronic, relapsing course and results from as-yet incompletely implicit interactions of genes and environment in susceptible…

INTRODUCTION Acne rosacea is a common chronic disease affecting up to 10% of fair-skinned individuals.1 It is characterized by inflammation and vascular abnormalities of primarily the facial skin and ocular…

INTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects 1-3% of the adult population and is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis. 1 While onset and resolution typically occur in childhood, the condition may…