Issue Archive
June 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 6
Editorials
Who Is Accountable When Patients Do Not Achieve Successful Treatment for Their Acne?
Acne vulgaris (AV) is a very common inflammatory facial disorder that is complex in its pathophysiology, heterogenous in clinical presentation, and affects children and adults of all ethnicities, race...
Read MoreCurrently Constrained, Dermatologists Are Ready for New Acne Therapies
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans annually. The disease...
Read MoreBeyond Traditional Treatment: The Importance of Psychosocial Therapy in Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentation disorder of the skin. Patients with vitiligo often face a challenging disease course, having to cope with a condition that is known to be physically disfiguring,...
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Original Articles
Clinical Experience With Once-Daily Dapsone Gel, 7.5% Monotherapy in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
BACKGROUND: Dapsone gel, 7.5% is a topical medication approved for acne in patients aged 12 years and older. Clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of once-daily dapsone gel, 7.5% i...
Read MoreA Biologically Based Approach to Acne and Rosacea
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are increasing in popularity in the field of dermatology. Natural products and holistic approaches are in high demand among patients and research...
Read MoreClinically Relevant Reduction in Persistent Facial Erythema of Rosacea on the First Day of Treatment With Oxymetazoline Cream 1.0%
BACKGROUND: Persistent facial erythema is a clinically challenging feature of rosacea. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate persistent erythema reduction on the first day of treatment from pooled data from two p...
Read MoreFrequency of Treatment Switching for Spironolactone Compared to Oral Tetracycline-Class Antibiotics for Women With Acne: A Retrospective Cohort Study 2010-2016
BACKGROUND: Long-term oral antibiotic use in acne may be associated with a variety of adverse effects including antibiotic resistance, pharyngitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and breast and colon can...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid 15% Foam in the Treatment of Facial Acne Vulgaris
Background: Azelaic acid demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-comedogenic, and anti-microbial effects. Azelaic acid 20% cream is currently approved for the treatment of acne vulgaris, ...
Read MoreExpert Consensus on Achieving Optimal Outcomes With Absorbable Suspension Suture Technology for Tissue Repositioning and Facial Recontouring
A complete approach to facial rejuvenation includes restoration of the skin’s surface, relaxation of muscles that contribute to hyperkinetic movement, revolumization, and repositioning/recontou...
Read MoreFrom Probiotic to Prebiotic Using Thermal Spring Water
BACKGROUND: La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water (LRP-TSW) exhibits both probiotic and prebiotic properties enhancing the diversity of the skin microbiota. METHODS: A review was undertaken to explor...
Read MoreSingle-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a Cream Formulation for Improving Facial Wrinkles and Skin Quality
INTRODUCTION: Several therapeutic modalities from topicals to chemical peels and energy-based devices are available to improve skin quality and reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the face and neck a...
Read MoreThe Effect of an Anti-Inflammatory Botanical Cleanser/Night Mask Combination on Facial Redness Reduction
Facial redness is a common difficult to control cosmetic problem representing various phases of rosacea. Using anti-inflammatory/antioxidant botanicals in moisturizer formulations is a possible approa...
Read MoreA National Survey of Medical Coding and Billing Training in United States Dermatology Residency Programs
BACKGROUND: Due to frequent changes in medical coding systems, billing for outpatient visits through Evaluation and Management (E & M) services has become increasingly complicated. As a result, physic...
Read MoreNaturopathic Self-Treatment of an Atypical Fibroxanthoma: Lessons for Dermatologic Surgery
BACKGROUND: Alternative therapies are favored by some patients. In skin cancer, this may be to try to avoid surgery out of fear for the procedure and its functional or cosmetic consequences. Frequentl...
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Departments
Fifteen Minute Test May Save 15% or More on Rosacea Treatment
Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that impacts a large portion of fair-skinned populations. The redness associated with rosacea can be a significant challenge. Brimonidine sulfate and ox...
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Supplements
Vehicles Matter
Acne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common diseases that we encounter in our clinics every day....
Read MoreTopical Vehicle Formulations in the Treatment of Acne
Topical treatment is the mainstay of acne therapy. The most commonly prescribed topical medications for acne include benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and retinoids. Despite their effectiveness in treati...
Read MoreTopical Vehicle Formulations in the Treatment of Acne
Acne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common diseases that we encounter in our clinics every day. Yet, despite the dermatology community’s perceived familiarity with acne vulgaris, it is worthw...
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