BACKGROUNDNonmelanoma skin cancers occur frequently on the ear. After tumor clearance has been confirmed, a number of reconstructive options are available to the dermatologic surgeon, depending on the size, depth,…

The Division of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was created in 1955. Since its inception, it has been a…

DISCLOSURESThe authors have disclosed no relevant conflicts of interest.AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCEH. Ray Jalian MDhjalian@mednet.ucla.edu

CASE REPORTA 37-year-old man with no significant past medical history presented with a 3-year history of a rash on his right hand that started after he punched someone in the…

Current and Future Trends in Topical AntimicrobialsINTRODUCTIONTopical antibiotics have a variety of dermatologic applications, including acne vulgaris, impetigo,1 and other secondarily infected dermatoses2 such as erythrasma,3 furunculosis,2,3 burns,4 and the…

FDA Approves Generic Betamethasone Valerate Foam 0.12% Perrigo Company has announced that its partner, Cobrek Pharmaceuticals, has received FDA approval of an Abbreviated New Drug Application for betamethasone valerate foam…

AGINGA Phase 2 Bilateral (Split-Face) Comparison Study to Assess 2 Formulations of ELAPR Compared to Juvéderm Sponsored by Elastagen Pty Ltd, the purpose of this study is to recruit patients…

INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic dermatitis is a multifactorial, recurrent inflammation of the skin that presents as pruritic, erythematous, scaly patches most commonly occurring in sebum-rich areas such as the face, scalp, and chest.1…

INTRODUCTIONAcne scarring is an unfortunate, permanent complication arising from acne vulgaris, and it can be associated with significant psychological distress. The incidence of acne scarring is not well studied, but…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is associated with multiple comorbidities, including psoriatic arthritis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, depression, and increased alcohol and tobacco use. Overall, cardiovascular (CV) comorbidities present the greatest risk to…

In the treatment of acne, no single topical agent acts on all major 4 pathophysiologic mechanisms of it. Combination treatment with agents of different modes of action produces better outcomes…

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have recently emerged as a family of important regulatory molecules with far-reaching implications for the practice of medicine, especially with regard to our understanding of disease pathogenesis, improved…