INTRODUCTION Since the 1980s, retinoids have been used to treat acne and various other skin disorders, such as psoriasis, keratinization anomalies, and keratotic genodermatosis.1 The synthetic retinoid 13-cis-retinoic acid, or…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, chronic inflammatory skin disease clinically characterized by well-defined, raised, red, and scaly plaques.1,2 Topical therapies are the standard first-line treatment for mild to moderate plaque…

The understanding of the nature of inflammation in acne vulgaris (AV) has evolved with a greater understanding of the sequences of inflammation, especially prelesional inflammation, over the life cycle of…

I was very appreciative to be invited by Dr. Kircik and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology to participate in this supplement on the updated model of acne pathogenesis. I…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (AV) is the most common skin disorder encountered in dermatology practice in the United States, regardless of race.1 Based on the 2009 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, AV…

Interest in the use of “natural” ingredients to combat skin diseases and signs of aging remains strong. These ingredients are sought either as first-line options prior to scheduling an appointment…

INTRODUCTIONIncreasing demand among consumers for naturally derived or botanical ingredients in skin care products has led to the development of numerous over-the-counter or physician-dispensed cosmeceutical products that are marketed as…

INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin disease in childhood and affects about 20% of children in the industrialized world. Our current understanding of the pathophysiology has shown…

INTRODUCTIONThe cosmetic patients who enter our practices today do not appear to be the typical cosmetic patients we were seeing just a decade or two ago. The modern cosmetic patient…

In reviewing literature on combination techniques for facial rejuvenation, we came across Dr. Kenner’s September 2010 article entitled “Hyaluronic Acid Filler and Botulinum Neurotoxin Delivered Simultaneously in the Same Syringe…