Manifestations and Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (Part I of II)INTRODUCTION Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) comprises a clinically heterogeneous group of lesions that share histopathologic characteristics and can have an…

Zelboraf Receives FDA ApprovalRoche has announced that the FDA approved ZelborafTM (vemurafenib) for the treatment of BRAF V600E mutation-positive, inoperable or metastatic melanoma, as well as the cobas 4800 BRAF…

SCARRINGTreatment of Surgical Scars Using the Pulsed Dye LaserSponsored by the University of California, San Diego. The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of fresh surgical scars…

Truly, in 2012, we will be celebrating 10 years of publishing excellence. As you may know, we've been indexed in MEDLINE®/PubMed® since Volume 1, Issue 1. Now, we are pleased…

INTRODUCTIONThe removal of unwanted hair, an accepted practice in many cultures, has been performed since ancient times. It has evolved from temporary modes of depilation (removing hair visible above the…

INTRODUCTION Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a precancerous malformation, usually of the lower lip. The condition is especially common among fair-skinned men frequently exposed to the UV radiation of sunlight.1 Early…

INTRODUCTIONDifferent laser and light-based systems have been described for skin photorejuvenation, including ablative and nonablative therapies.1-3 Nonablative photorejuvenation has been classified into two types: Type 1 is for treatment of…

INTRODUCTION Unwanted hair growth remains a therapeutic challenge and there is a need for an effective, safe, and non-invasive treatment modality capable of removing hairs on a long-term basis. Excess…

INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a common and disabling acquired hypermelanosis, most commonly affecting women, which presents as irregular brown-grey macules of the face. Aetiological factors include genetic predisposition, ultraviolet light exposure, and…

INTRODUCTIONChronic sun damage results in most of the changes we associate with an aged appearance.1-4 This can easily be shown by comparing sun-protected to sun-damaged skin in the same individual.…

INTRODUCTIONThe advantages of the Mohs technique are well documented; it allows for complete micrographic margin control,the pathology is interpreted by the surgeon himself, and thus it is more accurate and…

INTRODUCTION Numerous techniques exist for injecting facial fillers. The specific technique used depends on a number of variables, including the type of filler, the anatomic location for the filler, and…