INTRODUCTIONPapulopustular rosacea (PPR) is a chronic, facial skin disease characterized by facial erythema and inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules).1 Approximately 16 million people in the US are affected with rosacea,…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a chronic, progressive disease of the nails with high prevalence and burden of illness.1,2,3 Choice of therapy depends on type of onychomycosis, number of infected nails, nail…

INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a difficult to treat fungal infection of the nails that results in nail discoloration, thickening and deformity.1,2 In distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis (DLSO), it is believed that…

INTRODUCTION External genital warts (EGW) are the most common sexually transmitted disease associated with more than 30 types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). It is estimated that 360,000 Americans are…

CASE REPORTA 75-year-old Hispanic woman presented to a private Dermatology clinic with chronic mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis (PASI 6.1) that had been treated in the past with 0.05% fluocinonide solution to…

INTRODUCTION Cutaneous inflammatory reactions are common side effects of epidermal growth factor (EGFR) inhibitor erlotinib.1, 2 RAF inhibitors (sorafenib, vemurafenib) are more frequently associated with cutaneous epithelial reactions, such as…

Dermatologists and other physicians frequently prescribe medications off-label for the treatment of cutaneous disease.1,2 Off-label prescribing refers to prescription of a drug in a way that diverges from FDA-approved use.…

OCuSOFT Continues Expansion Into Skin Care With Zoria Cosmetic Line Founded in 1986, OCuSOFT is a research, development and supply company specializing in eye care. The company developed OCuSOFT® Lid…

At a recent American Society of Dermatologic Surgery one controversy arose between different experts on whether dilution of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers is beneficial for the overall clinical efficacy.DisclosureREFERENCES Borrell…

A 62 year-old Chinese gentleman with hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to chronic hepatitis B infection and metastases involving the peritoneum and abdominal wall presented with generalized pruritus of 2 months duration.…

Percutaneous AbsorptionTraditional VehiclesOintmentsCreams SolutionsSolutionsGelsFoamsEmerging Carrier Platforms for Topical Drug DeliveryLiposomesconfers liposomes amphipathic properties, enabling encapsulation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.23 Liposomal carriers increase drug stability, enhance their therapeutic effects, and…

Oral and topical retinoids are widely used for treating Mycosis Fungoides (MF), the most common form of cutaneous t-cell lymphoma (CTCL).1,2 While the retinoid- X-receptor-selective bexarotene is the only topical…