Issue Archive
July 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 7
Editorials
Skin Tone Representation in Dermatology Textbooks: Approximating the Gap
Dermatology heavily relies on photographs in its literature to depict diseases and demonstrate treatment modalities. Previous studies have established that general medical and dermatology textbooks ha...
Read MoreTeledermatology and Skin of Color Patients
The COVID-19 pandemic popularized telemedicine for many medical systems around the world. Although it came with many advantages for some individuals, it created challenges for other populations, parti...
Read MoreAssessing Participant Diversity in Acne Clinical Trials
A lack of clinical trials devoted specifically to treatment protocols in minority groups and diverse individuals with skin of color (SOC) exists. Treatment decisions often vary based on patient cultur...
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Original Articles
Update: Mechanisms of Topical Retinoids in Acne
Topical retinoids are the cornerstone of current acne management due to their actions on multiple facets of acne pathophysiology. Retinoids are a family of compounds that structurally and functionally...
Read MoreA Long-Term Study of the Safety and Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Promoting Hair Growth in Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Postmenopausal Women
The prevalence of female hair loss and hair thinning increases with advancing age and is most common among post-menopausal women. Recent statistics show that by age 60, an estimated 80% of women exper...
Read MoreShort and Long-Term Outcomes of 308-nm Laser for Pediatric Vitiligo
Pediatric vitiligo is often challenging to treat. Children with vitiligo experience stigma, bullying, and emotional distress. The long-term outcome of therapeutics used to treat pediatric vitiligo has...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of Tazarotene Lotion, 0.045% in the Treatment of Truncal Acne Vulgaris
Background: Although truncal acne is thought to have the same pathophysiology as facial acne, treatment response may differ based on body area involvement. Traditionally, prescribers have relied on or...
Read MoreCoconut, Castor, and Argan Oil for Hair in Skin of Color Patients: A Systematic Review
Coconut, castor, and argan oils are popular commercial hair oils culturally rooted in current and historical Indian and African heritages. Dermatologists treating hair and scalp conditions often face ...
Read MoreSkin of Color Skin Care Needs: Results of a Multi-Center-Based Survey
Targeted marketing and media may serve as potential sources of health information for consumers, influencing knowledge, practices, perception, and utilization of health care services. In addition to t...
Read MoreAdherence and Persistence to Acne Medications: A Population-Based Claims Database Analysis
Background: The chronicity of acne and its treatment with topicals contribute to poor treatment adherence and persistence. How well newly diagnosed acne patients use their treatment is not well charac...
Read MoreSkin of Color in Dermatology: Analysis of Content and Engagement on TikTok
Importance: There is an existing disparity in the ability for patients with skin of color to access reliable, evidence-based care via social media.
Objectives: To analyze the intention, creators...
Read MoreDistinct Approaches to Perioperative Management of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy among Providers Performing Cutaneous Surgery
Background: Despite increasing cross-collaboration between providers who perform cutaneous surgery, a disparity still exists in the current practices regarding perioperative management. This could lea...
Read MoreMesotherapy With Dutasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Study in Real Clinical Practice
Background: 5-alpha inhibitors are an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia. Mesotherapy with dutasteride has been proposed as an effective method to improve hair loss and reducing systemic ab...
Read MoreRetrospective Study of Covid Related Hair Loss
The Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus two and primarily affects the epithelium of the airways. Multiple cutaneous manifestations of COVID-...
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Features
Assessment of Dermatologists at Skin of Color Clinics
As the US demographics change towards majority persons of color, only a small percentage of dermatologists specialize in skin of color. In the past 20 years, there has been growth in skin of color (SO...
Read MoreAn Up-to-Date Approach to the Management of Dissecting Cellulitis
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) also known as perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens (PCAS) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory dermatosis consisting of edematous sterile pustules...
Read MoreAddressing Disparities in Melanoma Recognition in Skin of Color
Melanoma is the third most common skin malignancy across all racial groups in the United States.1 While non-Hispanic white patients comprise the overwhelming majority of cases, morbidity and mortality...
Read MoreMycosis Fungoides: Awareness in Skin of Color
Over the past decade, what is known about skin of color in the field of dermatology has gained an increasing amount of attention among both clinicians and the general public. Recent efforts have conti...
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Case Reports
Facial Aging Improvement Case Study Using a Novel Combination of Retinol, Niacinamide, and Terminalia Chebula
For decades, retinoids have been considered the gold standard of treatment for a variety of skin conditions.1,2 As the bioavailable form of vitamin A, retinoic acid has demonstrated the ability to red...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: RETINOL: AN INGREDIENT WITH OVER 25 YEARS OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR COSMETIC SKIN SOLUTIONS
Retinoids are a mainstay of dermatologic therapy. Although prescription retinoids are more potent than over the counter retinoids, when properly formulated cosmetic retinoids offer consumers an easily...
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Supplements
SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE: Effectiveness of Retinol for Skin Health
As dermatologists, patients often seek our advice for recommendations of cosmetic and beauty care products, particularly those available over-the-counter. The growth in this segment has been tremendou...
Read MoreSUPPLEMENT ARTICLE: Retinol: The Ideal Retinoid for Cosmetic Solutions
Retinoids are a mainstay of dermatologic therapy. Although prescription retinoids are more potent than over the counter retinoids, when properly formulated cosmetic retinoids offer consumers an easily...
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