Issue Archive
February 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 2
Original Articles
Amitriptyline/Ketamine as Therapy for Neuropathic Pruritus and Pain Secondary to Herpes Zoster
Frequent causes of morbidity secondary to herpes zoster include acute pain, secondary infection, and postherpetic neuralgia. A less documented complication is pruritus, which can be either acute or po...
Read MoreClearance of Psoriasis: The Impact of Private Versus Public Insurance
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis treatments and therapeutic response as they relate to private versus public patient insurance in the United States have not yet been reviewed. Improved understanding could clarif...
Read MoreThe Skin Microbiome: Is There a Role in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis?
Skin microbiome studies have elucidated clinically pertinent information regarding its potential role in the pathogenesis of certain inflammatory skin disorders. Two of the most commonly diagnosed chr...
Read MoreComparison of Photographic Methods
BACKGROUND: Photo documentation has become increasing important in medicine, especially given the demand for cosmetic procedures. Standard photography is not always adequate; newer techniques explorin...
Read MoreImpact of Female Acne on Patterns of Health Care Resource Utilization
BACKGROUND: Limited data are available on acne treatment patterns in females through their adult years.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate health care resource utilization (H...
Read MoreAn Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Angioedema With Abnormal C1 Inhibitor
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease caused by a deficiency in functional C1-esterase inhibitor characterized by recurrent episodes of angioedema in the absence of associated urticari...
Read MoreNo Association Between TNF Inhibitor and Methotrexate Therapy Versus Methotrexate in Changes in Hemoglobin A1C and Fasting Glucose Among Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
BACKGROUND: The use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) has been associated with a reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
OBJECTIVE: To compare changes in hemoglobin A1C and fastin...
Read MoreCost-Effectiveness Study of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in Asia: Atopiclair vs. Regular Emollient (AD-ATOP)
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly prevalent, chronic relapsing condition in childhood with significant financial burden and impact on the quality of life of patients and caregivers. Proac...
Read MoreA Novel Microgel Complex Delivers Acne Medicine Deep into Follicles While Demonstrating High Patient Tolerance
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that is difficult to treat due to its multifactorial etiology. The presence of sebum and keratinocytes within the hair follicle often prevent medication from pen...
Read MoreDermatologists’ Attitudes, Prescription, and Counseling Patterns for Isotretinoin: A Questionnaire-based Study
Isotretinoin, the most effective therapy for severe acne, has engendered controversy. These controversies impact dermatologists’ opinions of isotretinoin and prescription behaviors. This study w...
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Features
Therapeutic Update on Vitiligo
Part I: Program Spotlight: Johns Hopkins 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 hig...
Read MorePart II: Mycosis Fungoides and Variants: Board Review
Part III: Granulomatous Slack Skin in an Adolescent Girl
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 the...
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Case Reports
Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides: A Clinical Mimicker of Vitiligo
Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (HMF) is a rare variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that often manifests in younger patients with darker skin types in a centripetal distribution.1 Average age ...
Read MorePruritus Associated With OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment of Neuromuscular Pain
OnabotulinumtoxinA is one of the most widely used agents for cosmetic and medical treatment. Studies have shown that onabotulinumtoxinA is safe and effective with minimal adverse events, and is often ...
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