Issue Archive
July 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 7
Editorials
Original Articles
The History of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
The history of beauty is as old as mankind itself - throughout history people have tried to improve their attractiveness and to enhance their beauty. The technical basis for many of nowadays procedure...
Read MoreAuto-Classification of Acne Lesions Using Multimodal Imaging
Differentiating inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions and obtaining lesion counts is pivotal part of acne evaluation. Manual lesion counting has reliably demonstrated the clinical efficacy of...
Read MoreRandomized, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study of Itraconazole for the Treatment of Onychomycosis
BACKGROUND: Itraconazole, approved for treatment of toenail fungal infection onychomycosis, provides antifungal activity at a dosage requiring once-daily (QD) administration of 2 100-mg capsules for 1...
Read MoreSmall Gel Particle Hyaluronic Acid Injection Technique for Lip Augmentation
Optimizing the aesthetic outcome of lip augmentation with dermal fillers, such as small gel particle hyaluronic acid (SGP-HA), requires skillful application of a suitable injection technique. Moreover...
Read MoreReduction of Facial Redness With Resveratrol Added to Topical Product Containing Green Tea Polyphenols and Caffeine
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Many topical formulations include antioxidants to improve the antioxidant capability of the skin. This study evaluated the ability of a unique combination of antioxidants includi...
Read MoreA Review and Update on Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Therapy: Afamelanotide
Afamelanotide ([Nle4-D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH) is an analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone given as a subcutaneous injection. Afamelanotide is currently undergoing phase II and III trials in Europe ...
Read MoreThe Active Natural Anti-Oxidant Properties of Chamomile, Milk Thistle, and Halophilic Bacterial Components in Human Skin In Vitro
The number of skin cancers continues to rise, accounting for approximately 40% of all cancers reported in the United States and approximately 9,500 deaths per year. Studies have shown reactive oxygen ...
Read MoreDermatologists' Knowledge of and Preferences Regarding Topical Steroids
BACKGROUND: Topical corticosteroids are the standard-of-care treatment for dermatitis, mild psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin diseases. Prescribing practices rely on knowledge of topical corticos...
Read MoreThe Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Adapalene Versus Benzoyl Peroxide in the Treatment of Mild Acne Vulgaris: A Randomized Trial
Topical treatments, such as adapalene and benzoyl peroxide (BPO), are popular in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris. This study aimed to compare the efficacy, safety and tolerability of adapalene and BPO ...
Read MoreTreating Seborrheic Dermatitis: Review of Mechanisms and Therapeutic Options
Seborrheic dermatitis is one of those conditions that dermatologists and patients alike tend to find a routine for, and in many cases those routines are hard to break. And, unlike the new treatment pa...
Read MoreAcitretin Prescribing Patterns in Women of Childbearing Potential
BACKGROUND: Acitretin is indicated for severe psoriasis, but it is also a potent teratogen whose use should be avoided in women of childbearing potential. Topical medications, phototherapy, cyclospori...
Read MorePhotopneumatic Therapy for the Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris
BACKGROUND: Current treatment options for keratosis pilaris (KP) are limited and are often found to be unsatisfactory to patients.
OBJECTIVE: Pilot study to determine if photopneumatic therapy (P...
Read MoreSurgical Corner: A Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Cyanoacrylate Glue Devices in the Closure of Surgical Wounds
BACKGROUND: The use of medical adhesives for topical wound closure is gaining in popularity over conventional wound closure materials such as sutures and staples. Adhesives provide advantages in both...
Read MoreTreatment of Acne Scars With Hyaluronic Acid: An Improved Approach
BACKGROUND: Acne scarring is a prevalent and challenging cosmetic issue, which is often addressed by multiple modalities. A low-viscosity non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) dermal filler, i...
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Features
Resident Rounds. Part I. Program Spotlight: University of Cincinnati 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 MoreResident Rounds. Part II. Study Aid: Nutritional Deficiencies
Resident Rounds. Part III: Case Report: Temporary Traumatic Discoloration from Handling Moss-Covered Firewood
News, Views, and Reviews. Myocosis Fungoides-An Update on a Non-Mycotic Disease
Mycosis fungoides was first described in 1806 by the French physician Jean Louis Alibert in a patient whose skin lesions developed into mushroom-like tumors. Though it is not an infectious disease,...
Read MorePipeline 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...
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Case Reports
Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans In a Caucasian Pediatric Patient
Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP), or ashy dermatosis, is characterized by oval, blue-gray macules, which are completely asymptomatic. In adults, the condition is primarily seen in patients of colo...
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Supplements
Onychomycosis: Art and Science
Efinaconazole is a Promising Treatment for Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit that is caused by a variety of fungi including dermatophytes, nondermatophyte m...
Read MoreOnchomycosis: An Overview
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit, more common in toenails than in fingernails, and caused by a variety of fungi including dermatophytes, nondermatophyte molds, and Candida. There a...
Read MoreThe Role of a Novel Daily Cleansing and Moisturizing Regimen in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Clinical Review
Galderma's Novel OTC Formulations are a Game Changer for Atopic Dermatitis
The efficacy of Galderma’s Cetaphil® and Restoraderm® support the emerging and available data that ...
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Product Role in the Daily Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Achieving Success With Advanced Technology
The Integration of Physiologically-Targeted Skin Care in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Focus on the Use of a Cleanser and Moisturizer System Incorporating a Ceramide Precursor, Filaggrin Degradation Products, and Specific “Skin-Barrier–Friendly†Excipients
Atopic dermatitis (AD) may be considered the “poster disease†for exemplifying the significance of abnormalities of the epidermal barrier that occur predominantly within the stratum corneu...
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