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August 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 8
Original Articles
Roflumilast Cream Improves Signs and Symptoms of Plaque Psoriasis: Results from a Phase 1/2a Randomized, Controlled Study
Background: Roflumilast cream (ARQ-151) is a highly potent, selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor in development for once-daily topical treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.
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Read MoreTreating Scalp Psoriasis With Calcipotriene/Betamethasone Dipropionate Cutaneous Foam: Review of Phase 2 Data
Two Phase 2 studies investigated the effect of a fixed-dose combination foam containing calcipotriene monohydrate (Cal) and betamethasone dipropionate (BD) on scalp psoriasis in adult and adolescent p...
Read MoreThe Effect of Tildrakizumab on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Psoriasis by Metabolic Syndrome Status: Post Hoc Analysis of Two Phase 3 Trials (ReSURFACE 1 and ReSURFACE 2)
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is the most prevalent comorbidity in psoriasis and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mortality. Assessment of impacts o...
Read MoreOnce-Daily Polymeric Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: Pooled Phase 3 Analysis by Sex
Background: Two identical phase 3 randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, 12-week studies (NCT03168321 and NCT03168334) demonstrated the efficacy and safety of tazarotene 0.045%...
Read MoreOral Metformin for Treating Dermatological Diseases: A Systematic Review
Introduction:Metformin is an antihyperglycemic medication most commonly used to treat Type II Diabetes Mellitus with promising off-label application for the treatment of hidradenit...
Read MorePost-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Review of Treatment Strategies
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a reactive process resulting from increased melanin or abnormal distribution of melanin secondary to inflammatory skin conditions, dermatologic therapies, ...
Read MoreNail Psoriasis Does Not Affect Skin Response to Ixekizumab in Patients With Moderate-To-Severe Psoriasis
Background: Presence of nail psoriasis in patients with plaque psoriasis may be an indicator of greater disease severity. Previously, patients with nail psoriasis have had delayed ski...
Read MoreHalobetasol Propionate Lotion 0.01% for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Pooled Analysis in Male and Female Participants
Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease that is associated with sex-related differences. Two double-blind, vehicle-controlled, phase 3 studies evaluated hal...
Read MoreA Consensus About the Importance of Ceramide Containing Skincare for Normal and Sensitive Skin Conditions in Neonates and Infants
Background: Neonates and infants are susceptible to skin barrier disruption as their skin anatomically and functionally is still developing. The process of skin acidification plays a ...
Read MoreFixed Combination Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate (Cal/BD) Foam for Beyond-Mild Psoriasis: A Possible Alternative to Systemic Medication
Calcipotriene 0.005% plus betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% (Cal/BD) aerosol foam is a topical agent indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. While topical treatments are typically reserved fo...
Read MoreIncreased Trend of Cosmetic Procedures in Patients With Psoriasis Who Attain 75% or Greater Improvement
Background: The relationship between the clearance of psoriasis and improved quality of life together with an increased uptake of cosmetic procedures has not been reported to date.
The Therapeutic Use of Antioxidants for Melasma
Melasma is a chronic dermatologic condition with an incompletely understood pathogenesis and well-demonstrated impact on patient quality of life. Melasma is a common cause for seeking dermatologic car...
Read MoreReal-World Effectiveness and Safety of Field- and Lesion-Directed Treatments for Actinic Keratosis
Background: Real-world data for actinic keratosis treatment in the United States is lacking.
Objectives: To understand real-world treatment patterns for actinic...
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Features
Telemedicine Platforms Used in Academic Dermatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Adaptation and Usage
The State of Sunscreens in the US: Caveat Emptor
Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Responsive to Topical Nitrogen Mustard
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) limited to the skin is rare in adult patients. Given the challenges of prospective clinical trials for this rare disease, there is paucity in data to guide the mana...
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Case Reports
Supplements
FULL SUPPLEMENT: The 1440 nm and 1927 nm Nonablative Fractional Diode Laser: Current Trends and Future Directions
Clinical characteristics of skin exposed to ultraviolet and infrared radiation include dryness, dyschromia, laxity, roughness, sallowness, scaling, telangiectasia, and wrinkles. Fractional photothermo...
Read MoreARTICLE: The 1440 nm and 1927 nm Nonablative Fractional Diode Laser: Current Trends and Future Directions
Clinical characteristics of skin exposed to ultraviolet and infrared radiation include dryness, dyschromia, laxity, roughness, sallowness, scaling, telangiectasia, and wrinkles. Fractional photothermo...
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