INTRODUCTIONTreatment of solar lentigines can be accomplished through several modalities, including the use of cryogen, hyfrecation, and light-based options. Based on the theory of selective photothermolysis,1 quality-switched (QS) lasers have…

INTRODUCTIONFractional laser therapy has become one of the mainstays of laser therapy around the world to treat a myriad of skin care concerns. Clinical evidence-based medicine has shown great success…

INTRODUCTIONThe use of emulsified medical-grade silicone (Silikon®; Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Fort Worth, TX) with crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA) is described. Previous studies have demonstrated the benefits of silicone fillers.1-5 More than…

INTRODUCTIONUltraviolet (UV) radiation generates hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and other reactive oxygen species (ROS) that may result in damage to DNA, RNA, lipids, and proteins as well as cell death.1-4 Reactive…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a highly visible skin disease, affecting approximately 2% to 3% of the U.S. population. It causes significant psychological and social distress and impairs health-related quality of life (HRQOL).1-3…

The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) Department of Dermatology furnishes trainees with the educational and practical experience necessary to provide superior care of patients. Training is provided primarily at…

BACKGROUNDA common obstacle in the training of dermatologic and plastic surgery fellows is taking the leap from theory to practice. While a reconstructive plan may seem forthcoming and easy to…

INTRODUCTIONThe molecular basis of many inherited skin disorders, or genodermatoses, has been described over the past several decades, leading to improved classification, description, and management of these diseases. In our…

INTRODUCTIONA 53-year- old Caucasian female with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) and a long-standing history of multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) was referred to our practice after moving to…

INTRODUCTIONA 59-year-old African American male presented with a widespread pruritic skin eruption that had been present for 1 year. His past medical history was significant for chronic hepatitis C (HCV)…

Introduction Since its discovery, RNA interference (RNAi) has been studied with great interest for its ability to knock down genes that participate in a variety of disease processes. Translation of…

FDA Approves Sorilux Stiefel has announced that the FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Sorilux (calcipotriene) Foam, 0.005%. The sNDA expands the indication for Sorilux Foam…