INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that results in areas of dry, itchy skin.1,2 Several cultivation-dependent and independent studies have identified changes in the composition of microbial…

INTRODUCTIONImpetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children, although it can occur at any age.1-6 As impetigo is highly contagious, the condition is of particular concern in daycare…

INTRODUCTIONPyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a non-infectious neutrophilic dermatosis commonly associated with underlying systemic disease. Its etiology is postulated to be a result of abnormal neutrophil function.1 While treatment centers on…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that affects approximately 2% of the population.1-3 The use of topical therapy is a key component in the management of almost all psoriasis patients.…

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ATOPIC DERMATITISAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a commonly encountered heterogenous eczematous disorder that typically starts in infancy and early childhood, and may persist into adulthood; chronic-recurrent nature, associated…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the skin that affects 2% of the population.1 Psoriasis may be treated by topical agents (eg, corticosteroids, vitamin D3), phototherapy, oral systemic therapies…

INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids (eg, tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene) have played an essential role in the management of acne vulgaris (acne) because they reduce visible lesions and inhibit the development of microcomedones and…

INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal tumors that exhibit somatic mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 protein (FGFR3) and the phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA),1,2 but maintain…

INTRODUCTIONGenital warts (condyloma acuminata), mainly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11, affect approximately 1% of sexually active adults in the United States and Europe.1,2 More than 1…

BACKGROUNDAcne vulgaris (acne) is one of the most common conditions seen by dermatologists, and many of these patients have Fitzpatrick Skin Type ranging from III to VI, thus more amenable…

INTRODUCTIONA new tendency in dermatologic formulations is the use of bioactive proteins for wound healing and cutaneous restoration purposes. These bio-products are aimed at counterbalancing the skin aging exposome defined…