INTRODUCTION The dermatoses of pregnancy are a group of skin conditions with variable presentations and distinguishing features. Differentiating among them becomes important as some may affect the outcome of the…

CASE REPORT A 44-year-old man with cystic fibrosis, status post bilateral lung transplant 14 years prior, was admitted to the hospital for progressively worsening shortness of breath, headaches, and painful…

FDA Approves Cynosure 532 nm Laser for Tattoo Removal The FDA has approved the Cynosure 532 nm laser delivery system that works with the company's PicoSure picosecond aesthetic laser to…

Each year, as I prepare the guest editorial for the annual Acne and Rosacea issue for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, I am repeatedly reminded of the multiple challenges…

Minimally invasive submental contouring is an unmet aesthetic need. ATX-101 was developed to address the clinical problem of submental fullness by contouring submental fat. ATX-101 is a patented synthetic formulation…

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that has been estimated to affect 16 million people in America alone.1 It is characterized by a range of clinical symptoms notably erythema, telangiectasia,…

The Millennials Are Here With their long anticipated arrival into medicine now over, they have hit the ground running as a team-oriented, socially networked group, known for their confidence and…

INTRODUCTION Acne is the most prevalent skin condition amongst 13- to 18-year-olds, presenting in 80% of this population at some point during adolescence.1 While the condition is non-life threatening, acne…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris, a common skin disorder affecting more than 40 million persons in the US, with as many as 90% of adolescents suffering from some degree of acne,1 and…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris (acne) remains commonplace in dermatology practice. Lifetime prevalence estimates range from 73.3% to almost 100%.1,2 Although acne most frequently occurs in adolescence, over 40% of men and…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a prevalent skin disorder that affects more than 80% of adolescents in the United States.1 Four major pathological processes, increased sebum production, altered keratinization of follicular keratinocytes,…

INTRODUCTION Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit with serious physical and psychological sequelae. 1,2 It is one of the most prevalent skin conditions affecting nearly all…