CASE REPORTA 33-year-old Caucasian female patient presented to the Dermatology clinic with a severe case of eczema herpeticum involving the face and dorsal medial hands complicated by impetigo. She had…
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CASE REPORTA 90-year-old female with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was referred for a 9-month history of a diffuse intensely itchy rash. Previous biopsies had demonstrated dermatitis. Her…
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The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Education and Screening Program, Destination: Healthy Skin, Ends a Successful Season on the Road 51 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,243 free skin cancer screenings in 18…
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One year ago, in this journal, I predicted the FDA’s concerns disseminated in recent monthsregarding a rapidly growing field of device-based treatment for women’s genitourinary (GU) disorders. In that article…
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INTRODUCTIONNonsurgical skin rejuvenation continues to be a major, evolving field in dermatology, especially as more patients seek aesthetic improvement for a variety of skin conditions including: photo-damage, wrinkles, acne scars,…
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INTRODUCTIONLaser skin resurfacing is a popular procedure to rejuvenate photoaged skin.1 The first reported use of a laser for skin resurfacing was in 1996 with a pulsed carbon dioxide (CO2)…
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INTRODUCTIONFractional skin resurfacing with non-ablative near-infrared laser wavelengths were introduced more than 10 years ago, in an effort to deliver high non-ablative columns of energy into the dermis. This treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin disorder affecting more than 85% of adolescences. It frequently continues into adulthood.1,2 It is estimated that more than 10% of the population still experience…
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INTRODUCTIONAblative resurfacing of the skin using carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has been the gold standard for treatment of photoaging for more than 20 years.1 Ablative fractional laser (AFL) using CO2…
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INTRODUCTIONDermal filler injections can often produce bruising, which can have extended duration and therefore produce unacceptable down time for minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. The introduction of cannulas has reduced this…
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INTRODUCTIONWhile the benefits of a moisturizer’s ability to place a smooth light reflective film over the skin to improve facial appearance are well received by consumers and recommended by dermatologists,…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common dermatologic disease in adolescents and adults.1-4 Acne affects considerable proportions of both males and females but it is more common in females.2,4-7 Studies have revealed…
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