Issue Archive
June 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 6
Editorials
Never Give Up! Continued Progress in Development of Topical Therapies for Acne Is a Good Thing
In July 2022, I will reach the milestone of practicing dermatology for 36 years, with 30 years of experience also devoted to clinical research. My background in pharmacy before attending medical schoo...
Read MoreOral Vitamin A for Acne Management: A Possible Substitute for Isotretinoin
Background: Recent changes to the iPLEDGE platform left providers without the ability to prescribe isotretinoin to their patients. A potential substitute for isotretinoin could be beneficial when the ...
Read MoreTreatment Update of Port-Wine Stain
We read with great interest the recent publication by Fölster-Holst et al1 in the May issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, which offered a brief update on the treatment of port-wine stains....
Read MoreBarriers to Care-Seeking and Treatment Adherence Among Dermatology Patients: A Cross-Sectional National Survey Study
Disparities and inequities exist in dermatological access and outcomes, associated with demographics such as socioeconomic status (SES) and geography. Some studies have documented barriers to care and...
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Original Articles
Improving Rosacea Outcomes in Skin of Color Patients: A Review on the Nuances in the Treatment and the Use of Cleansers and Moisturizers
Background: While rosacea is a common inflammatory condition that affects diverse populations, published data in skin of color (SOC) are limited. This review explored nuances in clinical presentation ...
Read MoreHormonal Therapies in the Management of Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. Established treatments include topical retinoids, antibiotics in mild cases, and oral antibiotics and isotretinoin in mode...
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Pediatric Acne: How to Tailor Nonprescription Acne Treatment and Skincare Using Cleansers and Moisturizers
Background: Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common, complex, multifactorial disorder. Various expressions of acne in childhood can be categorized by age, severity, and pubertal status.
Objective: To i...
Read MoreImproving Body Skin Quality: Evidence-Based Development of Topical Treatment and Survey of Current Options
The growing interest in improving the quality of body (as distinct from facial) skin may be in part attributable to the expanding use of noninvasive body contouring procedures. In this review, we desc...
Read MoreTazarotene 0.045% Lotion for Females With Acne: Analysis of Two Adult Age Groups
Background: Females aged ≥25 years may have acne with different etiology, presentation, burden, and treatment response than females 18–24 years. This post hoc analysis investigated efficacy a...
Read MoreAdvances in Topical Management of Adolescent Facial and Truncal Acne: A Phase 3 Pooled Analysis of Safety and Efficacy of Trifarotene 0.005% Cream
Purpose: Acne vulgaris is very common among adolescents and young adults. It is important for clinicians who provide care to these patients to have a plan of action for assessing and managing acne in ...
Read MoreSubgroup Analyses by European Country-Specific Reimbursement Requirements Confirm Efficacy for Ixekizumab in Psoriasis
Background: Biologic drugs are generally recommended for treating moderate-to-severe psoriasis. While eligibility criteria are primarily defined by clinical treatment guidelines, access to these thera...
Read MoreProbiotics Supplementation Improves Quality of Life, Clinical Symptoms, and Inflammatory Status in Patients With Psoriasis
Background: Studies have proposed a link between psoriasis and imbalanced gut microbiome. Therefore, the modulation of the gut microbiota with probiotics may improve clinical outcomes, chronic inflamm...
Read MoreThe Use of Bakuchiol in Dermatology: A Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence
The plant Psoralea corylfolia contains compounds such as psoralens that are useful for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo, and the plant is used in Chinese and Indian traditional medicine for dis...
Read MoreEvidence Threshold for a Precision Medicine Test that Predicts Optimal Response to a Biologic Agent in Patients With Psoriasis: A Consensus Panel
Precision medicine approaches are receiving increased attention in dermatology, including inflammatory skin diseases. In psoriasis, a precision medicine treatment paradigm could temper the rapid incre...
Read MoreA Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction of Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for Chest Rejuvenation
Background: There is increasing interest in non-invasive options for chest rejuvenation with minimal to no downtime. Topical retinoids have long been used to correct photoaging due to their ability to...
Read MorePsychosocial Burden of Verruca Vulgaris: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Although medically benign, common warts, or verruca vulgaris, may negatively affect emotional wellbeing and quality of life (QoL). The various treatment options, such as liquid nitrogen cryotherapy or...
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Features
Diversity in Academic Dermatology
The American Medical Association recently declared racism to be a public health threat. It declared that “Racism negatively impacts and exacerbates the health inequities among historically margi...
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Case Reports
Successful Outpatient Management of Diffuse Photosensitive Bullous Dermatitis Following Pembrolizumab Therapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors including programmed death protein 1 inhibitors show great therapeutic benefit for numerous advanced malignancies but can cause a spectrum of immune-related adverse events...
Read MoreReversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris: Regrowth With Low-Dose Naltrexone and Platelet-Rich Plasma
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a cicatricial alopecia that presents with patchy or diffuse hair loss at the vertex or parietal scalp. The literature has limited evidence on treatments for this challengi...
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