Issue Archive
March 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 3
Editorials
Original Articles
Essential Factors Influencing Health-Related-Quality of Life in Psoriasis
BACKGROUND: The negative impact of psoriasis on health related quality of life (HRQoL) has been well documented. An unanswered question is the relative contribution of different manifestations of psor...
Read MoreEfficacy of Tofacitinib, an Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor, on Clinical Signs of Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Different Body Regions
INTRODUCTION: Tofacitinib is a novel, oral Janus kinase inhibitor currently under investigation for plaque psoriasis.
METHODS: This exploratory analysis of a Phase IIb, 12-week, dose-ranging st...
Read MoreTopical Clofibrate Improves Symptoms in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis and Reduces Serum TARC Levels: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Though topical corticosteroids (TC) are used for treating atopic dermatitis (AD) as a standard, there exist several problems including topical steroid addiction (TSA) or Red skin syndrome....
Read MoreAssessment of Hypoallergenicity of Ten Skincare Products
Sensitive skin is a common skin complaint frequently associated with skin diseases or adverse reactions to cosmetic products. Manufacturers have produced numerous products targeted for patients with s...
Read MoreUse of Ingenol Mebutate Gel for Actinic Keratosis in Patients in a Community Dermatology Practice
BACKGROUND: Ingenol mebutate gel is a topical field treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) approved for a 2- or 3-day duration of application.
OBJECTIVE: This chart review examined the efficacy a...
Read MoreFrom DNA Repair to Proteome Protection: New Molecular Insights for Preventing Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers and Skin Aging
Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are the most common human neoplasms and continue to represent an important public health issue with greater than one million cases diagnosed each year. The primary fac...
Read MoreIn Vivo Efficacy of Nano Hyaluronan-Conjugated Cisplatin for Treatment of Murine Melanoma
BACKGROUND: Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer with rapidly rising incidence. While localized melanoma can be treated with excision, there are at present no similarly effective treatments for regional a...
Read MoreThe "Smile-and-Fill" Injection Technique: A Dynamic Approach to Midface Volumization
Injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biodegradable, biocompatible, synthetic polymer that acts as a scaffold to promote collagen formation and is FDA-approved for the correction of facial lipoatr...
Read MoreSelective Radiofrequency Therapy as a Non-Invasive Approach for Contactless Body Contouring and Circumferential Reduction
In this study, the efficacy of non-contact, selective radiofrequency (RF) were evaluated for body contouring as non-invasive fat and circumferential reduction of the abdomen. 40 healthy (36 female, 4 ...
Read MoreA Preliminary Study on the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Fractional CO2 Laser With Synchronous Radiofrequency Delivery
Building upon the fractional CO2 technology incorporated into the first generation SmartXide DOT (DEKA / ElEn, SpA, Calenzano, Italy) introduced in the U.S. in 2008, a second generation SmartXide Quad...
Read MoreThanaka: Traditional Burmese Sun Protection
Limonia acidissima or Hesperethusa crenulata is a common tree in Southeast Asia. It is indigenous to the Republic of Myanmar (formerly Burma) as well as India, Sri Lanka, Java, and Pakistan. In Englis...
Read MoreAn Experimental Double-Blind Irradiation Study of a Novel Topical Product (TPF 50) Compared to Other Topical Products With DNA Repair Enzymes, Antioxidants, and Growth Factors With Sunscreens: Implications for Preventing Skin Aging and Cancer
The exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a major risk factor for skin aging and the development of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Although traditional sunscreens remain the mainstay for the pr...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Ivermectin 1% Cream in Treatment of Papulopustular Rosacea: Results of Two Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Pivotal Studies
BACKGROUND: Treatments for papulopustular rosacea (PPR) are limited.
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of once-daily ivermectin 1% cream in subjects with moderate to severe PPR.Clinical Effects of a Novel Topical Composition on Persistent Redness Observed in Patients Who Had Been Successfully Treated With Topical or Oral Therapy for Papulopustular Rosacea
Rosacea is a condition most commonly characterized by central facial erythema and pupulopustules. There are highly effective drugs, both oral and topical, for papulopustular disease. At the present ti...
Read MoreDevelopment of a New Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Facial Acne: The Acne Symptom and Impact Scale (ASIS)
OBJECTIVE: Facial acne has been associated with impaired health-related quality of life, which is an essential patient outcome for evaluating the success of acne treatment. In consideration of the US ...
Read MoreBiologic Therapy in Erythrodermic and Pustular Psoriasis
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of biologic therapy in treating plaque-type psoriasis is well documented. However, there is less data for use in other psoriasis subtypes, such as erythrodermic and generalize...
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Features
Therapeutic Update: Acne
Acne vulgaris is a multi-factorial disease affecting a significant proportion of the population. A patient-centered approach is most effective for the treatment of acne, focusing both on life style...
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
Riehl Melanosis Treated Successfully With Q-switch Nd:YAG Laser
Riehl melanosis is a rare cause of skin hyperpigmentation that typically occurs on the face and neck and is characterized by the rapid onset of gray-brown reticular pigmentation. It is theorized to be...
Read MoreBullous Pemphigoid Induced by Hydrochlorothiazide Therapy
The most common subepidermal blistering disorder, bullous pemphigoid (BP) typically occurs in the elderly without any obvious inciting event.1 Anti-basement membrane zone antibodies are typically dete...
Read MoreNovel Skin Brightener Used as Monotherapy for Moderate Melasma in Skin of Color
Melasma is a chronic, relapsing disorder that can be disfiguring and can have adverse effects on quality of life. Recently, a unique hydroquinone-free topical product addressing multiple pathways invo...
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