INTRODUCTIONThe efficacy of biologics for psoriasis treatment has been shown in several randomized clinical trials.1 However, little is known regarding the use of these drugs for the treatment of vitiligo.…

INTRODUCTIONAn African-American male, aged 44 years, presented with an enlarging, painful, and pruritic mass on his scalp possibly triggered by a "close haircut." He had failed to respond to intralesional…

INTRODUCTIONA diagnosis of DP can be quite evident on initial presentation—patients often directly and firmly state their delusions; he or she may bring in a plastic bag of evidence, or…

National Psoriasis Foundation Releases Consensus Guidelines The National Psoriasis Foundation has published new guidelines for the management of plaque psoriasis—the most prevalent form of the most common autoimmune disease in…

ONYCHOMYCOSES1320 nm Nd:YAG Laser for Improving the Appearance of Onychomycosis Sponsored by the University of California, Irvine, the purpose of this clinical study is to improve the appearance of onychomycosis…

This month's celebration editorial features Dr. Bill Levis, Senior Editor of the JDD. Dr. Levis was a Senior Investigator for the National Cancer Institute for 11 years specializing in skin…

This year is a monumental one for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) as it celebrates its tenth year anniversary. I remember receiving the JDD as a resident, first…

INTRODUCTIONTherapy of actinic keratosis (AK) using imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara, MEDA Pharmaceuticals, Somerset, NJ) was approved in the United States and European Union in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Despite the…

INTRODUCTION Hispanics represent the largest and fastest growing minority group in the United States. Over the past decade the Hispanic population has increased by 43% and now accounts for 16.3%…

INTRODUCTIONHuman cutaneous malignant melanoma is one of the most resistant tumors to treat, being responsible for 75% of skin cancer-related deaths.1Despite improvements in the management of this tumor, its treatment…

INTRODUCTIONDiscrete actinic keratoses (AKs) may be treated by cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen, curettage with electrodessication, topical creams (imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, diclofenac), or surgery; however, targeted therapeutic modalities are not as effective…

INTRODUCTIONActinic keratosis (AK) is a chronic disease and part of a biologic continuum between photodamaged skin and invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).1 Long-term management is required for AK because photodamage…