Plants are frequently implicated in skin disease, especially allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. The following chart is composed of plants that are often associated with skin disease and the facts…

CASE REPORTA 3-month-old infant presented with a two-week history of worsening “diaper rash.” He presented with a primarily pustular eruption involving the lower abdomen, upper thighs, intertriginous zones, and genitalia,…

The sub-headline of Dr. Kenneth Beer’s article in the March 2013 issue of The Dermatologist reads: “There are numerous ways to decrease the cost of toxins and fillers, including importing…

EpiCeramThe unique airless pump gives patients more EpiCeram® to treat any size area of atopic dermatitis. The special dispensing system allows for more control, delivering EpiCeram® consistently and precisely in…

A question we hear very often, yet do not often have a great answer for. A painfully common and seemingly mundane condition, the management of onychomycosis can actually be quite…

INTRODUCTIONIn 1945, colloidal oatmeal compounds became available for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions.1 In 1989, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized colloidal oatmeal as a safe and effective…

INTRODUCTION Approximately one in three people with diabetes are afflicted with onychomycosis,1 and diabetic individuals suffer from a much higher incidence of onychomycosis than those without; especially older patients, males,…

INTRODUCTION Local hyperthermia has been shown to promote migration and maturation of HPV infected skin.1 HPV is a virus that causes verrucae on the hands, feet, and lesions of the…

INTRODUCTION Severe chronic hand eczema (sCHE) is associated with persistent and disfiguring changes in hand appearance and causes substantial physical, social, and psychological disability.1-5 Pain, itching, and bleeding from fissures…

INTRODUCTIONPhoto-aging is characterized by sagging and thinning of the skin, discoloration, fine lines, and skin fragility. It is mainly induced by sun exposure, including UVA and UVB rays. Clinical signs…

INTRODUCTION Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for human and animal health. Se is a specific component of twenty-five selenoproteins and Se-dependent enzymes that play roles in antioxidant defense,…

INTRODUCTION Pemphigus vulgaris is a classic organ-specific autoimmune disease. The disease presents with flaccid blisters in the mucous membranes and skin, most often in the 5th decade of life. Although…