The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a hearing on the safety of dermal fillers in November of 2008 which generated a great deal of media attention and, more…

In the field of psoriasis, advances in our understanding of immune dysregulation and pathophysiologic pathways have led to a revolution of therapies that have dramatically improved the lives of a…

INTRODUCTIONWhile truncal acne vulgaris is estimated to occur in about 50-60% of patients who also suffer from facial acne vulgaris, often times it is undertreated.1-2 When confronted about treatment, the majority…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a very common and chronic disease that typically requires maintenance treatment. The early use of aggressive combination therapy has the potential to improve treatment by producing greater…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea affects over 16 million individuals in the United States.1 Rosacea has a variable presentation; flushing, papules, pustules, and telangiectasias are common characterizing signs.2 The exact pathogenesis of rosacea has…

BACKGROUNDAcne is a common dermatologic problem affecting the majority of teenagers in the US. A recent population-based study estimated the prevalence of severe acne steadily increases from 1.7% at age…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, affecting approximately 80% of young adults and adolescents.1-3 It is a polymorphic disease in which several types of…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common, chronic, inflammatory disease that occurs most frequently during adolescence. Individuals of any racial or ethnic group or skin type can be affected.1-7 Acne is characterized…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is the most frequently diagnosed dermatologic condition in the US among those between 5 and 44 years of age.1-2 With a large number of topical agents available to…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common condition across racial and ethnic groups.1-4 Although the prevalence is highest in adolescents,4,5 it also affects many adults.4-6 Following adolescence, acne affects substantially more women…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common dermatologic condition occurring in more than 80% of adolescents age 13 to 18 years with varying severity. Acne prevalence is increasing in young adults older than…

INTRODUCTIONSensitive skin, which affects over 50% of adults1-3 started to become subject of scientific interest during the second half of the last century.4 Its pathophysiology is not yet fully understood.5…