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…

INTRODUCTIONMolluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common and benign contagious viral skin condition of childhood occurring worldwide. It was first described by Bateman in the beginning of the nineteenth century.1 MC…

INTRODUCTION Human scabies is undoubtedly an ancient disease.1 Scabies is a human skin infestation; there are about 300 million cases of scabies in the world each year.2 The disease is…

INTRODUCTIONA topic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory dermatosis that is present more commonly in childhood. The prevalence of AD has been increasing, particularly in developed countries. The prevalence…

INTRODUCTIONFull thickness defects of the nasal ala involve lining, structure and coverage of the nasal cavity. Albeit many published techniques these complex defects remain among the most difficult challenges faced…