INTRODUCTION Down syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal disorder resulting by triplication of chromosome 21, with an estimated prevalence of 1 per 600 to 1 per 800.1 This congenital condition is…

INTRODUCTIONVogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease is a multisystem inflammatory syndrome primarily encountered by ophthalmologists presenting as bilateral, chronic granulomatous panuveitis. Autoimmunity against melanocytes in the choroid, meninges, inner ear, and integumentary system…

Chronic wound management is challenging for patients and physicians alike. As our population ages, the prevalence of both chronic wounds and skin cancer is increasing. Management of chronic wounds is…

Dermablend Professional Dermablend has introduced a double action treatment primer called Skin Perfector Pigment Correcting Primer. This new product reduces skin pigment imperfections such as age spots, sunspots, and skin…

ATOPIC DERMATITIS A Randomized, Phase 2, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of HL-009 Liposomal Gel in Adult Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Sponsored…

Amy F. Taub MD An anniversary is a time to celebrate longevity and embrace perspective on what are truly integral discoveries as well as appreciate their maturation process. The JDD's…

INTRODUCTION Although the pace of adoption of dermal fillers in the US has grown rapidly in the first ten years or so of the 21st century, the panoply of dermal…

INTRODUCTION Excessive exposure to solar or other sources of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a primary risk factor for dermatoheliosis (photodamage).1-4 UV exposure and other factors, such as fair skin, tobacco…

INTRODUCTION The discovery of the aesthetic applications of botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) was a revolutionary change in aesthetic medical practice, providing a less invasive approach to facial rejuvenation and…

INTRODUCTION The collagen stimulating agent Sculptra® (Dermik, Bridgewater, NJ, a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.,) has been a part of the aesthetic toolbox for over a decade. Originally approved…

INTRODUCTION Facial wrinkles are the most visible morphological change of the aging process.1 Therefore, several rejuvenation methods have been developed to cure these unloved signs of the times, such as…