Issue Archive
August 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 8
Editorials
The Continued Evolution of Drugs for Psoriasis
Postoperative Wound Care After Dermatologic Procedures
An appropriate selection of topical agents for wound care is important to promote uncomplicated healing. Petrolatum-based ointments, such as Aquaphor Healing Ointment (AHO) and white petroleum jelly, ...
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Original Articles
Current Methods for Photodynamic Therapy in the US: Comparison of MAL/PDT and ALA/PDT
There is some debate regarding the rate of progression of actinic keratosis (AK) into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).1-4 However, it is clear that treatment for AK lesions is warranted. Results from nu...
Read MoreA Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial of 20% Alpha/Poly Hydroxy Acid Cream to Reduce Scaling of Lesions Associated With Moderate, Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
BACKGROUND: Salicylic acid is a topical keratolytic agent used to reduce scaling and hyperkeratosis associated with psoriasis vulgaris. However, its use is limited due to potential systemic toxicity. ...
Read MoreComparison of the Efficacy of Biologics Versus Conventional Systemic Therapies in the Treatment of Psoriasis at a Comprehensive Psoriasis Care Center
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of biologic treatment for psoriasis has not been compared to that of conventional systemic therapies and phototherapy outside of clinical trial settings.
DESIGN: Retros...
Read MoreComparative Evaluation of Topical Calcipotriol Versus Coal Tar and Salicylic Acid Ointment in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
BACKGROUND: Calcipotriol is a newer topical treatment option available for plaque psoriasis and coal tar being one of the oldest treatment and still in use.
AIMS: To evaluate and compare the di...
Read MoreEffect of Infliximab on Health-Related Quality of Life and Disease Activity by Body Region in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis and Inadequate Response to Etanercept: Results from the PSUNRISE Trial
BACKGROUND: Treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antagonists is effective in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, including those with impaired health-related quality of life...
Read MoreEffect of Calcipotriene Plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Calcium Homeostasis in Subjects With Extensive Psoriasis Vulgaris: An Open, Non-Controlled, 8-week Trial
BACKGROUND: The two-compound topical suspension/gel containing calcipotriene plus betamethasone dipropionate is effective and safe in the treatment of psoriasis on the body and scalp within the genera...
Read MoreEfficacy, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of Apremilast in Recalcitrant Plaque Psoriasis: A Phase II Open-Label Study
BACKGROUND: Apremilast, a small molecule specific inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4, works intracellularly to modulate pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators. This phase II, multicenter, open...
Read MoreAssociation Between the Type and Length of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Therapy and Myocardial Infarction Risk in Patients With Psoriasis
OBJECTIVE: We sought to assess whether the type of TNF inhibitor therapy (soluble receptor versus monoclonal antibody) has an effect on MI risk; and determine whether length of TNF inhibitor therapy h...
Read MorePatterns of Vitamin D Analog Use for the Treatment of Psoriasis
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic disease that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. It most commonly manifests as localized disease, for which there are various treatment options.<...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Naftifine HCl Gel 2% in the Treatment of Interdigital and Moccasin Type Tinea Pedis: Pooled Results from Two Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Trials
BACKGROUND: Tinea pedis is the most common chronic fungal infection. Naftifine hydrochloride is a topical antifungal of the allylamine class, displaying fungicidal activity and clinically significant ...
Read MoreManagement of Rosacea-Prone Skin: Evaluation of a Skincare Product Containing Ambophenol, Neurosensine, and La Roche-PosayThermal Spring Water as Monotherapy or Adjunctive Therapy
OBJECTIVE: The objective of these studies was to investigate whether a skincare product containing Ambophenol, Neurosensine, and La Roche-Posay thermal spring water formulated in a highly protective p...
Read MoreInfliximab-Induced Psoriasis in Treatment of Crohn's Disease-Associated Ankylosing Spondylitis: Case Report and Review of 142 Cases
TNF-alpha inhibitors are used to treat numerous inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Recent reports have illustrated the paradoxical development of ps...
Read MoreA Two-Center, Open-Label, Randomized, Split-Face Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of One Versus Three Intradermal Injection Sites of AbobotulinumtoxinA in the Treatment of Lateral Periocular Rhytides
BACKGROUND: Lateral canthal rhytides partly result from repetitive muscular actions of the orbicularis oculi.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of one versus three injection sites of Abobotul...
Read MoreEffect of Systemic Isotretinoin Therapy on Mucociliary Clearance and Nasal Surface Mucosa in Acne Patients
BACKGROUND: Currently, there are no studies investigating the topical or systemic effects of retinoids on human nasal mucosa. We aimed to investigate the effect of systemic isotretinoin therapy on muc...
Read MoreThe Biological Rationale for Use of Vitamin D Analogs in Combination With Corticosteroids for the Topical Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis
Topical corticosteroids and vitamin D analogs are well established as safe and effective first-line treatments for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. They act via distinct and complementary mechanisms...
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Features
Resident Rounds. Program Spotlight: Wright State University Department of Dermatology Residency Training Program
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 Spotlight. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference (ODAC): Fourth Annual ARTE Poster Competition
News, Views, and Reviews. Carrots Before Sticks: Appealing to Vanity Promotes Sun Protection
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen use is an important intervention to prevent squamous cell carcinoma and invasive melanoma. Now dermatologists can feel confident confirming that it prevents photoaging i...
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...
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
Dronaderone-Induced Phototoxicity
Phototoxicity is a skin reaction that occurs in patients using photosensitizing drugs in combination with exposure to ultraviolet light. Common photosensitizing pharmacologic agents include antibiotic...
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Supplements
A New Understanding of the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
A New Treatment Paradigm for Acne Vulgaris
The understanding of acne vulgaris (AV) has evolved with a greater recognition of the sequence of inflammation, especially prelesional inflammatio...
Read MoreDo We Really Need Topical Antibiotics in Our New Treatment Paradigm of Acne Vulgaris? A Novel Question to Consider Based on an Updated Model of Pathogenesis
The Updated Model of Acne Pathogenesis: Does it Bring Anything of Value to the Table?
The Sequence of Inflammation, Relevant Biomarkers, and the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris: What Does Recent Research Show and What Does it Mean to the Clinician?
Acne vulgaris (AV) remains one of the most common skin disorders seen in dermatology practices worldwide. Despite an abundance of publications, AV continues to be a formidable therapeutic challenge du...
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