Issue Archive
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11
Editorials
Original Articles
Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing (LSR) has evolved over the past 2 decades from traditional ablative to fractional nonablative and fractional ablative resurfacing. Traditional ablative LSR was highly effective...
Read MoreFacial Tightening With an Advanced 4-MHz Monopolar Radiofrequency Device
Background:Over the past 10 years, radiofrequency (RF) technology has been utilized for nonablative treatments for the treatment of rhytides and skin laxity. This manuscript reviews the scientific ba...
Read MoreThe Evolution of Quality-Switched Lasers
Quality-switched (QS) lasers and their applications have evolved greatly since the ruby laser's effect on tattoo ink was first reported in the 1960s. The 1983 description of selective photothermolysi...
Read MoreFractional, Nonablative Q-switched 1,064-nm Neodymium YAG Laser to Rejuvenate Photoaged Skin: A Pilot Case Series
Background: Scientific research in the field of energy-based and light-based procedures made it possible to develop a very new and innovative generation of lasers that combine the benefit of a nonabl...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of a New Device Combining Radiofrequency and Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for the Treatment of Facial Rhytides
Background: A distinct trend in aesthetic medicine is the patient's demand for efficient, noninvasive treatments with no downtime. Ongoing with this, these so-called lunchtime procedures are expected...
Read MoreSplit-Face Comparison of Ultrapulse-Mode and Superpulse- Mode Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Lasers on Photoaged Skin
Background: Both ultrapulse-mode and superpulse-mode fractional CO2 lasers (UPCO2 and SPCO2) could be successfully used in treating photoaged skin.
Objective: This evidence-based study was inte...
Read MoreTreatment of Melasma and the Use of Intense Pulsed Light: A Review
Melasma is a complex multifactorial disorder whose pathogenesis is not well understood. In addition to increased pigmentation, increased vascularity associated with pigmentation is present. A variety ...
Read MoreTreatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia With a Novel 1,720-nm Laser
Background: Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common benign proliferation of sebaceous glands. Multiple treatment methods have been applied in the past, including electrodessication, ablative and visible lig...
Read MoreTreatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions Using a Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser
Background: To evaluate the efficacy of a novel long-pulse alexandrite laser with contact cooling in the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.
Methods: Five patients were enrolled in the study....
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Superficial and Deep Carbon Dioxide Fractional System in the Treatment of Patients With Skin of Color
Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatments have become a standard for treating a myriad of skin concerns. One of the biggest challenges facing us in this regard is treating the vast number of p...
Read MoreThe Optimal Filler: Immediate and Long-Term Results With Emulsified Silicone(1,000 centistokes) With Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid
Background: Silicone is one of the oldest and longest lasting of the dermal fillers. Microdroplet silicone injections have proven to be safe and effective. This paper describes how to obtain microdro...
Read MoreCaffeine Protects Human Skin Fibroblasts From Acute Reactive Oxygen Species-Induced Necrosis
Oxidative damage by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a major role in aging and carcinogenesis. Little is known about either the effects of acute ROS in necrosis and inflammation of skin or the the...
Read MoreImpact of Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Spray on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes significant distress and impairment in health-related quality of life (QOL) in afflicted patients. For this reason, QOL is an essential and important measure of treatment outcome in ...
Read MoreGreen Tea Catechins: Biologic Properties, Proposed Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Implications
Botanical products, including and especially green tea leaves, have a wide range of both reputed and demonstrated health benefits and have been used medicinally for thousands of years. This paper foc...
Read MoreThe Effect of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Associated With the Multikinase Inhibitors Sorafenib and Sunitinib on Health-Related Quality of Life
Introduction: The multikinase inhibitors sorafenib (SO) and sunitinib (SU) have shown benefit in a wide range of solid tumors. Although these agents are generally well tolerated, they may be associat...
Read MoreComparative Study of Topical 80% Trichloroacetic Acid With 35% TrichloroaceticAcid in the Treatment of the Common Wart
Background: Common warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) are considered to be the most common infectious skin disease. No individual treatment for common warts is effective as monotherapy in ...
Read MoreIsoconazole Nitrate vs Isoconazole Nitrate and Diflucortolone Valerate in the Treatment of Tinea Inguinalis: Results of a Multicenter Retrospective Study
Background and Objective: Many tinea inguinalis infections are characterized by pronounced inflammatory lesions and pruritus. Therefore, a therapy with a topical corticosteroid in addition to a topic...
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Features
Resident Rounds. Part I: Program Spotlight: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Department of Dermatology
Resident Rounds is a section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residency training programs. Resident Rounds includes three sections: (1) a program spotlight, h...
Read MoreSurgical Corner: Wet Behind the Ears: The Postauricular Training Ground for Local Flaps
Early in the course of surgical education, dermatologic and plastic surgery trainees shift from theory to practice. This shift must be done cautiously so as not to cause unnecessary damage to the pat...
Read MoreResident Rounds. Part II: Molecular Basis for Selected Inherited Skin Disorders
Resident Rounds. Part III: Necrolytic Acral Erythema
News, Views, & Reviews
The Role of RNA Interference in Dermatology: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
Pipeline Previews
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatologic community. This department may include additional information from th...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select...
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Case Reports
Urticaria After Methyl Aminolevulinate Photodynamic Therapy in a Patient With Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
Methyl aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy (MAL-PDT) is utilized in several countries for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, but allergic sensitization has been reported by the manufacturer. To ...
Read MoreA Case of Psoriasis Verrucosa Successfully Treated With Adalimumab
We herein report a case of psoriasis verrucosa that was successfully treated with adalimumab. A 55-year-old Japanese male had a five-year history of psoriasis vulgaris treated with topical agents. Hi...
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