INTRODUCTION Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a chronic, subepidermal autoimmune blistering skin disease characterized by the presence of IgG and C3 antibodies specific for hemidesmosomes, which promote dermo-epidermal adhesion.4 The reported…

INTRODUCTION Melasma is a common pigmentary disorder resulting in irregular patches of darkened skin on sun-exposed areas, particularly the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose and chin. This symmetric hypermelanosis is…

Skin Tightening with ThermiThermiAestheticsTM Southlake, TX, announced the publication of a clinical study analyzing the ThermiRFTM system, the first FDA cleared temperature controlled radiofrequency system designed for cosmetic applications. The…

Dr. Alan R. Shalita, who served as Senior Editor of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology since its inception in 2001, died on February 2. Dr. Shalita was a distinguished…

Topical Therapies Topical treatment of hyperpigmentation is largely aimed at reducing the production and distribution of epidermal pigment. The tyrosinase inhibitor, hydroquinone, has long been the gold standard topical agent…

INTRODUCTION My participation in the IMCAS (International Master Class on Aging Skin) congresses began at the 2011 annual meeting in Paris, with a couple of short lectures on filler science…

INTRODUCTIONSuperficial cutaneous mycoses (SCM) are frequently encountered skin infections affecting 20-25% of the population worldwide.1 SCM are typically categorized by the location of fungal infection and further subdivided by its…

INTRODUCTION Dyschromias, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation, are a common concern especially among women and persons of color. Dyschromia is one of the most common diagnoses in black patients.1…

INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a multifactorial, non-scarring, hair-loss disorder of autoimmune origin.1 Although the exact etiology of AA remains unclear, both genetic and environmental components likely contribute to development and…

INTRODUCTIONCosmeceuticals” are topical products that provide enhanced skincare benefit which go beyond traditional cosmetics known primarily for covering, moisturizing and cleansing the skin. Cosmeceuticals do not have the same regulatory…

INTRODUCTIONA key characteristic of skin disease is that it is easily accessible, facilitating both diagnosis and treatment. In inflammatory skin disease, the inflammation is, even when deep, only a few…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin condition, particularly in developed Western nations. More than 85% of adolescents suffer from this ubiquitous and psychologically debilitating disease, which is moderate to severe…