Immunohistochemical stains can be used to help determine the differentiation of cells in various skin lesions. We have grouped some of the more common immunohistochemical stains in a manner that…

CASE REPORTA 72-year-old man originally from Grenada presented to the dermatology clinic at SUNY Downstate Medical Center for evaluation of a generalized rash. The patient reported a three year history…

The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) In Combating Infection Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by the innate immune system in response to pathogen invasion has spurred new efforts to…

MedermaMederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is a new scar cream formulated to work at night. Mederma® PM is clinically shown to improve the overall appearance, size, color, and texture…

Dermatologists are very aware of the importance of outlining a management plan for acne and rosacea that achieves initial control of the disorder followed by transition to a regimen that…

Acne affects 80% of people 11 to 30 years old with up to 95% of these patients ultimately left with some degree of scarring.1 Acne is the most common cause…

INTRODUCTIONAcne has approximately an 85-90% lifetime prevalence, however the duration of the condition is not well characterized.1,2 Understanding the duration of the disease and healthcare utilization for the disease can…

INTRODUCTION Topical therapy is the most common way to administer acne medication1 and in cases of mild to moderate acne, it is the standard route of treatment.2 There is an…

INTRODUCTIONIsotretinoin is indicated for treating severe recalcitrant nodular acne; approved dosage of 1 mg/kg/d is typically prescribed for 20 weeks to achieve a cumulative dose of 120 mg/kg to 150…

INTRODUCTION Currently systemic antibiotics are indicated in the treatment of mild-to-moderate papulopustular acne, severe papulopustular /moderate nodular acne, and severe nodular /conglobate acne in combination with retinoids and/or topical benzoyl…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a multifactorial skin disorder affecting the pilosebaceous unit. The main factors involved in its pathogenesis include follicular hyperkeratinization, sebum overproduction, Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) over proliferation, inflammation…

INTRODUCTION A subset of patients with rosacea developed papules and pustules (PPR), which are currently viewed to be inflammatory follicular lesions.1,2 While recent studies employing gene array profiles, immunohistochemical and…