INTRODUCTION The history of beauty is as old as mankind itself - throughout history people have tried to improve their attractiveness and to enhance their beauty. The ancient Egyptians had…

INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit, more common in toenails than in fingernails,1 and caused by a variety of fungi including dermatophytes, nondermatophyte molds, and Candida.2,3 There…

As understanding of the structure and function of the epidermal barrier has improved over the past several years, treatment strategies for various dermatologic conditions have changed to incorporate barrier support…

INTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common dermatologic disorders encountered in both pediatric and general dermatologic practices in the United States and globally, especially in well-developed countries…

As the JDD approaches our twelfth volume, I want to recognize the hard work of our outgoing co-editor-in-chief these past four years, Dr. James Spencer. Since I started with the…

As the new co-editor-in chief of the JDD, I would like to introduce myself and express how fortunate I feel to fill this role. As the JDD enters its second…

INTRODUCTIONIn a clinical research environment, acne severity is assessed by either manually counting individual types of lesions or by comparing the subject to a grading scale and providing an overall…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail beds or nail plates. As the most common nail disorder in adults, onychomycosis affects >10% of Western populations. Its prevalence…

INTRODUCTIONDermal fillers are commonly used for aesthetic lip augmentation procedures performed to increase lip fullness, define lips, and restore volume loss that may occur with aging.1 Fillers and implants that…

INTRODUCTION Facial redness can occur in association with a large number of medical problems. The most common causes of facial redness include inflammatory dermatoses, such as rosacea, perioral oral/ocular dermatitis,…