Issue Archive
July 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 7
Editorials
Original Articles
Efficacy and Safety of Aciclovir Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablet in Immunocompetent Patients With Labial Herpes (LIP Trial): A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Self-Initiated Trial
BACKGROUND: Single-day, high-dose systemic antiviral drugs are effective in the treatment of labial herpes (herpes labialis [HL]). Aciclovir Lauriad® mucoadhesive buccal tablet (ABT) is an innovat...
Read MoreEconazole Nitrate Foam 1% for the Treatment of Tinea Pedis: Results from Two Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled, Phase 3 Clinical Trials
BACKGROUND: Econazole nitrate is a broad-spectrum topical antifungal with activity against a variety of dermatophytes and yeasts. A new topical dosage form, econazole nitrate topical foam 1%, utilizi...
Read MoreEvidence for Supplemental Treatments in Androgenetic Alopecia
Currently, topical minoxidil and finasteride are the only treatments that have been FDA approved for the treatment of female pattern hair loss and androgenetic alopecia. Given the incomplete efficacy ...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Safety of Efinaconazole 10% Solution for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Onychomycosis: A Pooled Analysis of Two Phase 3 Randomized Trials
BACKGROUND: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail apparatus that can be challenging to treat due to the modest efficacy of existing antifungal therapies and a high rate of relapse and recur...
Read MoreOptical Coherence Tomography Imaging of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea During Treatment With Brimonidine Topical Gel 0.33%: A Potential Method for Treatment Outcome Assessment
BACKGROUND: Patients with moderate to severe rosacea often seek treatment to reduce erythema and vascular markings. Few studies have looked at the effectiveness of the novel treatment, brimonidine to...
Read MoreTreatment Experience in a Local Population With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
BACKGROUND: Treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa has been studied, but treatment strategies and outcomes have not been reported for a large community-based group of patients.
OBJECTIVE: We so...
Read MoreUnderuse of Early Follow-up Visits: A Missed Opportunity to Improve Patients' Adherence
BACKGROUND: Early follow-up visits improve patient adherence, but the actual scheduling behavior of physicians is not known.
PURPOSE: To characterize the timing of first follow-up visits in US ...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Once-Daily Luliconazole 1% Cream in Patients ≥12 Years of Age With Interdigital Tinea Pedis: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind,Vehicle-Controlled Study
BACKGROUND: Interdigital tinea pedis is one of the most common clinical presentations of dermatophytosis.
OBJECTIVE: This phase 3 study evaluated the safety and efficacy of luliconazole cream 1...
Read MoreA Comparison of Psoriasis Drug Failure Rates and Reasons for Discontinuation in Biologics vs Conventional Systemic Therapies
BACKGROUND: Although biologic therapies have been shown to be more effective than traditional systemic therapies in clinical trials for the treatment of psoriasis, the drug survival time and reasons ...
Read MoreCan Pityriasis Versicolor Be Treated With 2% Ketoconazole Foam?
BACKGROUND: Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the stratum corneum caused by Malassezia species. The diagnosis is made clinically by its classic appearance of round or...
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Features
Therapeutic Update on Actinic Keratosis
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 Reviews
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
Ablative Fractionated CO2 Resurfacing Yields Excellent Result for Severely Atrophic Traumatic Scar on the Face
Ablative fractionated resurfacing has gained significant traction as an effective treatment for acne, burn, traumatic, and surgical scars over recent years. We report a case of a severely depressed, ...
Read MorePreliminary Demonstration Using Localized Skin Temperature Elevation as Observed With Thermal Imaging as an Indicator of Fat-Specific Absorption During Focused-Field Radiofrequency Therapy
BACKGROUND: This study incorporates concurrent thermal camera imaging as a means of both safely extending the length of each treatment session within skin surface temperature tolerances and to demons...
Read MoreTreatment of Severe Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis With Adalimumab in an HIV-Positive Patient
Psoriasis in HIV-infected patients poses a distinct challenge to the dermatologist due to its increased severity, tendency to be refractory to common treatment modalities, and necessity for cautious ...
Read MoreLichenoid Drug Reaction Following Influenza Vaccination in an HIV-Positive Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review
Lichenoid drug reactions to vaccinations are rare but well-documented events. The vast majority of these reported reactions have been triggered by Hepatitis B vaccination (HBV). We describe an impres...
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Supplements
Understanding Generics
Transitioning From Brand to Generic With Topical Products and the Importance of Maintaining the Formulation and Therapeutic Profiles of the Original Product: Focus on Clocortolone Pivalate 0.1% Cream
Topical corticosteroids (TCSs) are a major part of the foundation of treatment for a wide variety of eczematous and inflammatory skin disorders in both adults and children. Mid-potency TCSs represent ...
Read MoreClocortolone Pivalate 0.1% Cream: A New Way to Enhance Patient Access
Topical corticosteroids are used to treat a wide variety of eczematous and inflammatory skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis. However, as topical products become available as generic formulations...
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