Issue Archive
January 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 1
Editorials
Concurrent Scabies Incognito and Crusted Scabies With Scalp Lesions Masquerading as Erythrodermic Dermatitis
I read with interest the excellent report by Tolkachjhov et al1 that describes the delay in diagnosis of a scabies infestation in a 90-year-old woman. Her condition mimicked dermatitis not only on cli...
Read MoreNEWS, VIEW, & REVIEWS
Marketing Tips & Tricks for Your Derm Practice is a series written by Risa Goldman Luksa of Goldman Marketing Group that covers development strategies to help practitioners attract and maintain patie...
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Original Articles
Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications
IMPORTANCE: The use of nutraceuticals such as collagen for skincare has been rising, but regulations are lacking on quality, absorption, and efficacy. To address this knowledge gap, clinical studies r...
Read MoreUpdate in Herpes Zoster Prevention and the Role of Dermatologists
A recombinant vaccine (HZ/su) was approved in 2017 to prevent herpes zoster (HZ) infection and associated sequelae with greater efficacy and safety than its live precursor. Though dermatologists regul...
Read MoreSeborrheic Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Clinical Considerations
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, relapsing, inflammatory skin condition of unclear etiology. The Malassezia yeast genus are believed to play a role. Allergic reaction can also play a role. Seborrhei...
Read MoreA Novel Approach to Enhancing the Quality and Appearance of Photoaged Skin
BACKGROUND: Moisturizers create the illusion of smooth, soft skin by placing a temporary film over the skin surface or by imparting a transient hydration benefit that does not clinically improve the q...
Read MoreNovel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in a Hispanic Population
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (acne) is the most common dermatologic disease seen in a racially, geographically, politically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse Hispanic population. Despite their g...
Read MoreFinal Data from the Condition of Submental Fullness and Treatment Outcomes Registry (CONTOUR)
Perceptions of attractiveness can be negatively affected by submental fullness. Patients seeking to improve their submental contour have a variety of treatment options including surgical procedures, e...
Read MoreIncobotulinumtoxinA: A Highly Purified and Precisely Manufactured Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A
Aesthetic dermatologic applications of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), including treatment of glabellar lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet, were the most common non-surgical cosmeti...
Read MoreEffectiveness of Combining High-Intensity Focused Radiofrequency and Non-Ablative Fractional Laser for Improving the Appearance of the Aging Face and Neck
BACKGROUND: The safety and effectiveness of high-intensity precision radiofrequency (RF) for rejuvenating the aging neck and face, and of fractional laser therapy for treating photodamaged skin have e...
Read MoreOpen Label Study Evaluating Efficacy, Safety, and Effects on Perception of Age After Injectable 20 mg/mL Hyaluronic Acid Gel for Volumization of Facial Temples
OBJECTIVE : To study the safety, efficacy, optimal volume, and longevity of an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) gel dermal filler to treat facial temporal fossa fat loss. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This...
Read MorePatient Satisfaction Following Treatment With Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization: Results of a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Survey
BACKGROUND: A device that uses microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) is cleared in the United States and European Union as a noninvasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin (Ulther...
Read MoreCohort Using a Ceramides Containing Cleanser and Cream With Salicylic Acid for Dry, Flaking, and Scaling Skin Conditions
INTRODUCTION: The skin of subjects with dry, flaking, and/or scaling conditions is characterized by decreased water and skin lipids content among other findings. It is well understood that daily use o...
Read MoreOpen-Label, Post-Marketing Study to Evaluate the Performance and Safety of Calcium Hydroxylapatite With Integral Lidocaine to Correct Facial Volume Loss
BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA, Radiesse®) with integral 0.3% lidocaine (CaHA(+)) has recently been approved for use in aesthetic medicine. This study assessed the performance of CaHA(+)...
Read MoreManaging the Aesthetic Patient
The number of cosmetic filler and botulinum toxin options available in the Brazilian market has increased over the past years. With a wide variety of therapeutic options, some challenges have arisen: ...
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Case Reports
Bullous Pemphigoid Associated With a New Combination Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy
hospiNovel immunotherapies including antibodies to programmed death ligand 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) have become common therapies for neoplasms including metas...
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Supplements
Skin Barrier Insights: From Bricks and Mortar to Molecules and Microbes
Recent advances in genomics, spectroscopy, and immunology have increased our understanding of the skin barrier. A new model of barrier lipid organization has emerged owing to the application of advanc...
Read MoreThe Spectrum of Sensitive Skin: Considerations for Skin Care in Vulnerable Populations
Sensitive skin is a multifactorial condition, where the underlying pathology is not fully understood, and the clinical signs may not always be present or obvious. Despite this challenge, there has bee...
Read MoreThe Importance of Understanding Consumer Preferences for Dermatologist Recommended Skin Cleansing and Care Products
Dermatologist recommendations of skin care products are critical to the management of compromised and healthy skin and appreciated by patients. Professionals must carefully weigh not only the safety a...
Read MoreRecent Advances in Mild and Moisturizing Cleansers
Mild and moisturizing cleanser technologies, and the science underpinning them, have progressed significantly over the past decade. This includes introduction of amino-acid based milder surfactants in...
Read MorePrinciples of Moisturizer Product Design
Moisturizers provide significant benefit in dermatology – as adjuvant therapy for many clinical conditions, as a key player in anti-aging regimens, and as a core component in maintaining health...
Read MoreFrom Babies to Boomers: Understanding Nuances for Stratum Corneum Care
Dermatologist recommendations of skin care products are critical to the management of compromised and healthy skin and appreciated by patients. Professionals must carefully weigh not only the safety a...
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