DERMATOTILLOMANIAA Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Pathologic Skin PickingSponsored by the University of Chicago, the goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the comparative efficacy of N-acetyl…
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Clinicians treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, other eczematous dermatoses, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis have a number of treatment options. The selection of a topical corticosteroid (TCS)…
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INTRODUCTIONOverview of Clinical Considerations and Product SelectionThe rational selection of a topical corticosteroid (TCS) is affected by several factors that may be related to the compound, the disease state, the…
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Day 0: Pruritus 10 Day 3: Pruritus 0 Day 7: Pruritus 0A 59-year-old female with a history of bilateral mastectomy. She had an intensely pruritic (10/10) rash on her abdomen…
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INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris occurs in more than 80% of adolescents aged 13 to 18 years and is increasing in incidence in young adults older than 25 years.1 It is a…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a physiological condition the detriments of which extend to the psychological and social aspects of those affected. It has been shown that individuals suffering from severe acne…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is one of the most common disorders of skin hyperpigmentation.1 It presents as irregular brown, tan, or gray macules on sun-exposed skin. It appears most frequently in women, although…
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INTRODUCTION Combination therapy using medications with complementary mechanisms of action is considered standard of care for the treatment of acne vulgaris, as it addresses multiple pathogenic factors at the same…
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Scoping Scalp Disorders: Practical Use of a Novel Dermatoscope to Diagnose Hair and Scalp Conditions
INTRODUCTION The DermScope® was introduced by Canfield Scientific (Fairfield, NJ) in 2011. It is a single handheld device with a polarized lens that attaches to any iPhone 4 or iPhone…
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INTRODUCTION Rosacea is one of the most commonly occurring dermatoses treated by dermatologists and affects approximately 16 million people in the United States1 and 45 million people worldwide. Rosacea is…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical treatment options for plaque-type psoriasis include vitamin D3 analogues, corticosteroids, and topical retinoids.1,2 When hair-bearing areas are involved, treatment with topical agents becomes more challenging, as application may be…
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