INTRODUCTION Adherence to topical acne therapies in dermatology is relatively low with a reported mean adherence to non-isotretinoin treatments at just 35%, ultimately resulting in poor patient outcomes.1 As a…
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INTRODUCTION Verruca (plantar warts) are a common problem caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that can be irritating and painful. Current treatment of verruca is limited to traditional therapies…
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INTRODUCTION The varicella zoster virus (VZV) vaccine is a live, attenuated vaccine recommended for patients aged sixty years and older. In the clinical trials, VZV vaccine reduced the risk of…
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Introduction Founded in 2012, Western University of Health Science – Silver Falls Dermatology Residency Program (WUSFD) is one of the premier osteopathic dermatology residency programs in the country. WUSFD is…
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Acronyms/Abbreviations ACEi: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor ASA: Acetylsalicylic acid BSA: Body surface area BMZ: Basement membrane zone BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen CCB: Calcium channel blocker Cr: Creatinine D: Duration Dz: Disease DEJ:…
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CLINICAL PRESENTATION The patient is a 17-year-old male who presented to the office with gradual onset of granulomatous cheilitis of the lower lip. He noticed enlargement of his lower lip…
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ACNEThe Use of Bellafill for Atrophic Acne Scar Correction in the Full Facial Area This is an open-label, multicenter, prospective pilot study assessing the efficacy and safety of Bellafill for…
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Dermatophytes and humans have coexisted for millennia, and for those thousands of years, humans have suffered the consequences of dermatophyte infections. Only recently have clinicians had access to safe and…
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INTRODUCTION Superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) are commonly encountered in clinical practice in the United States, and comprise infections of the skin by dermatophytes and yeasts.1-3 Although SCFIs are seldom…
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INTRODUCTIONSuperficial fungal infections – those affecting the skin, hair and nails – are extraordinarily common worldwide. About 20% to 25% of the world’s population will be affected by at least…
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INTRODUCTION In the US, tinea pedis is the most common inflammatory fungal infection that is mostly caused by dermatophytes.1 These are the skin, hair, and nail-preferring fungi such as Trichophyton…
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