INTRODUCTIONProperties of the Microgel ComplexThe Bacterial Contact Time Kill (BCT) test was used to determine the time needed for the microgel complex to demonstrate bactericidal activity against P. acne.8 This…

INTRODUCTION Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982, isotretinoin has been the most effective therapy for severe acne. Isotretinoin inhibits sebaceous gland function, decreases keratinization,…

CASE REPORT A 65 years old Caucasian man with a past medical history of degenerative disc disease (DDD), chronic neck and low back pain, asthma, food and latex allergy, constipation,…

DisclosuresAUTHOR CORRESPONDENCECrystal Agi MDCagi1@jhmi.edu

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CASE REPORTAfter immigrating to the United States from El Salvador, a 16 year-old Hispanic female presented for evaluation of a long-standing eruption. She developed hypopigmented patches over her trunk and…

Galderma Receives FDA Approval of Treatment for Rosacea Galderma Laboratories, L.P. has announced that the FDA has approved Galderma’s Soolantra® (ivermectin) Cream, 1% for the once-daily topical treatment of inflammatory…

INTRODUCTION Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer amongst men and women.1 The majority of non-superficial BCCs are treatable either by surgery or radiotherapy. Some BCC’s especially while…

INTRODUCTION Nearly half (48%) of nail abnormalities result from documented onychomycosis,1 with toenails affected most often (toenail-fingernail ratio: 10.6).2 In addition to its cosmetic impact, onychomycosis can be painful and…

INTRODUCTION LEF (5-methyl-N--5-methylisoxazole- 4-carboxamide) is an immuno-modulatory agent which belongs to the DMARD (Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drug) class of drugs.1-4 LEF is converted to its primary metabolite “teriflunomide”, which inhibits…

INTRODUCTION Can modern, simple, and ubiquitous information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as smartphones and tablets, be useful conduits in physician-patient discourse? ICTs are accepted by patients and physicians for…