Issue Archive
December 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 12
Editorials
Rituximab for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Chronic Autoimmune Urticaria
Methotrexate versus Acitretin in the Treatment of Chronic Hand Dermatitis
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have produced treatment algorithms for hand dermatitis, but there are limited current indications of systemic treatments for chronic hand dermatitis.
OBJECTIVE: To comp...
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Original Articles
Skin Microbiome in Patients With Psoriasis Before and After Balneotherapy at the Thermal Care Center of La Roche-Posay
BACKGROUND: Changes in the composition of microbial communities that colonize skin have been linked to several diseases including psoriasis. Nevertheless, the intra-individual dynamics and how these c...
Read MorePilot, Multicenter, Open-Label Evaluation of Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of a Novel, Topical Multipotent Growth Factor Formulation for the Periorbital Region
BACKGROUND: This multicenter, open-label pilot study evaluated safety, efficacy and tolerability of a topical formulation containing a multipotent growth factor resignaling complex (MRCx), when applie...
Read MoreAssessing the Value of Botanical Anti-Inflammatory Agents in an OTC Acne Treatment Regimen
BACKGROUND: Over-the-counter acne treatments have assumed more importance for the dermatologist as access and affordability of prescription acne medications has decreased.
AIM: This research eval...
Read MoreEvaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Non-contact Radiofrequency Device for the Improvement in Contour and Circumferential Reduction of the Inner and Outer Thigh
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: When evaluating self-image, research confirms that the main focus of dissatisfaction for the majority of women is the size and shape of their bodies, particularly their hips,...
Read MoreCustomized Single-agent Therapy Management of Severe Inflammatory Acne: A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Controlled Study of a New Treatment - Adapalene 0.3%-Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel
BACKGROUND: More effective therapies are needed in the specific treatment of severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.
OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate superior efficacy of adapalene 0.3%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5...
Read MoreRole of Beam Spot Size in Heating Targets at Depth
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Wavelength, fluence and pulse width are primary device parameters for the treatment of skin and hair conditions. Wavelength selection is based on tissue scatter and ta...
Read MoreLip and Perioral Enhancement: A 12-Month Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
BACKGROUND: Juvéderm® Volbella® with Lidocaine is a hyaluronic acid filler suited for lip enhancement.
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Juvéderm Volbella ...
Read MoreA Review of Clinical Trials Conducted With Oral, Multicomponent Dietary Supplements for Improving Photoaged Skin
Although the FDA does not require documentation of efficacy of dietary supplements, prospective clinical studies, including randomized controlled trials, have been conducted with individual micronutri...
Read MoreImproving Upper Arm Skin Laxity Using a Tripollar Radiofrequency Device
BACKGROUND: Non-ablative treatments for excess subcutaneous fat have been increasingly integrated into dermatologic practice. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the safety and eff...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Calcipotriene Plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Aerosol Foam in Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris: a Randomized Phase III Study (PSO-FAST)
INTRODUCTION: An innovative aerosol foam formulation of calcipotriene 0.005% (Cal) plus betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% (BD) designed to improve treatment outcomes.OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy...
Read MoreA Phase 2, Randomized, Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study Evaluating Crisaborole Topical Ointment, 0.5% and 2% in Adolescents With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
BACKGROUND: Crisaborole is a novel, boron-based, small-molecule, topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor in development for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD).
M...
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Features
Resident Rounds: Part I - Program Spotlight: Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Resident Rounds is a section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residency training programs. Resident Rounds includes 3 sections: (1) a program spotlight highlig...
Read MoreResident Rounds: Part II - Primary Immunodeficiencies
Resident Rounds: Part III - Case Report: Metastatic Multiple Myeloma
We report a case of cutaneous plasmacytomas developing in a patient with a 7-month history of progressive multiple myeloma refractory to bortezomib and combination chemotherapy. When involving the sk...
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 ...
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 the...
Read MoreTherapeutic Update: Update on Cutaneous and Systemic Therapy for Primary Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides
