INTRODUCTIONThe use of botulinum toxins to improve the aesthetic appearance of facial features spans more than two decades.1 Assessment of the duration of botulinum toxin action on target muscles, a…

introductionThe function and appearance of human skin degenerates as part of the intrinsic (chronological) aging process. The effects of environmental factors (sun, heat, pollution, smoking) and most importantly, solar ultraviolet…

INTRODUCTION Combination therapy for acne, simultaneously targeting multiple pathogenic factors is now commonplace,1 and many studies have shown that the combination of clindamycin 1% with benzoyl peroxide (BP) 5% is…

INTRODUCTIONThe aging process results in progressive drying of the skin, changes in the microrelief and pigmentation patterns, reduced firmness and elasticity, and appearance of wrinkles.1 In this context, many anti-aging…

INTRODUCTION The number one diagnosed cancer in the US is skin cancer. As the population becomes more aware of the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) light, efforts have been made…

INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis is a common skin disease that affects up to 18% of the US pediatric population.1 Beyond the characteristic eczematous eruption, patients with atopic dermatitis may present with elevated…

INTRODUCTION The appearance of the face and neck is profoundly affected in the aging process. There is decreased tissue elasticity coupled with rearrangement of facial volume that is compounded by…

introductionThe eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC.) is an anesthetic cream frequently used by dermatologists. It is a mixture of two crystalline powders (2.5% lidocaine and 2.5%…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit caused by the dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes in greater than 90% of cases,1 and most often affects the…

INTRODUCTIONThe professionally dispensed topical anti-aging market continues to grow and evolve driven by new ingredients, advancements in formulations, and new utilizations of synergistic combinations of proven ingredients. It is estimated…

INTRODUCTION Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare connective tissue disease which presents with swelling and induration with underlying fascial thickening.1 Medications such as statins and phenytoin have been implicated in…

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Department of Dermatology Training Program was established in July 2013 in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a three-year program preceded by broad-based training at…