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…

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…