Issue Archive
November 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 11
Original Articles
Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma and 1550 nm Fractional Laser in Combination and Alone for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men and women is the most common cause of hair loss. Affected individuals may experience psychological distress and social withdrawal. Current treatment options for AGA,...
Read MoreClinical Experience Using a Monofilament Fiber Cleansing and Debriding Technology for Various Skin Conditions
Background: Gentle skin cleansing and exfoliation and the use of moisturizers as an adjunct to medical treatment should be part of the prevention, treatment, and maintenance of cutaneous conditions su...
Read MoreProspective, Single-arm, Split-face Pain Management Evaluation of Nitrous Oxide System During Micro-Focused Ultrasound With Visualization
Background: Although micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) has great cosmetic results, patients can be hesitant or decline the treatment due to the pain experienced during the treatment....
Read MoreAdvances in Pigmentation Management: A Multipronged Approach
Background: Key cellular players regulating human skin pigmentation include melanocytes in the epidermis that synthesize melanin, neighboring keratinocytes that receive and distribute melanin in the u...
Read MoreAn Open-Label Study Evaluating the Periorbital Skin Rejuvenation Efficacy of a Cosmeceutical Containing Methyl Estradiolpropanoate (MEP) in Women With Estrogen Deficient Skin (EDS)
Background: A cosmeceutical topical formulation containing a non-hormonal estrogen receptor activator, Methyl Estradiolpropanoate (MEP), has been developed to address periorbital skin aging in post-me...
Read MoreAssessment of the Interference of Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Neck Rejuvenation in the Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Thyroid
Background: Sagging neck skin is a common complaint, and the use of calcium hydroxyapatite injection is a traditional treatment approach for this region. The published literature is limited concerning...
Read MoreSubject Satisfaction of Wrinkle Reduction Following Treatment with Fractional Radiofrequency: A Prospective Study
Background: Fractional radiofrequency (FRF) technology reduces skin laxity and treats aging-related skin disorders such as wrinkles. The objective of this study was to evaluate participant satisfactio...
Read MoreEfficacy of a Fractionated 1540-nm Erbium Glass Laser in the Treatment of Dermatofibromas
Background: Treatment of dermatofibromas, beyond surgical excision, has remained inadequate and elusive. Nonsurgical treatment options are desired by both patients and physicians. Erbium glass lasers ...
Read MoreSkin Cancer Screening Practices Among Dermatologists: A Survey Study
Background: The United States Preventative Task Force (USPTF) has concluded that the benefit of skin cancer screenings is inconclusive. A systematic review found that implementing skin cancer screenin...
Read MorePatient Preferences for Acne Vulgaris Treatment and Barriers to Care: A Survey Study
The associated direct and indirect costs of acquiring acne vulgaris (acne) treatment from a clinician may prohibit some patients from doing so. Barriers to care may also influence patient preferences ...
Read MoreReal World Dermatology: Evaluating the Safety of Combination Laser Procedures in a Single Clinic Session
Background: Studies show it is safe to have multiple sessions of single laser treatment over an appropriate time period, which allows for the skin to heal between treatments. Waiting to have several s...
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Features
#Laser Surgery: How Lasers are Portrayed on Instagram
Instagram has become one of the primary means by which the public access information, societal trends, and entertainment content. One particular trend, posting content about minimally invasive cosmeti...
Read MoreComparison of Pediatric Dermatology Conditions Across Telehealth and In-Person Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Understanding the utility of virtual visits in pediatric dermatology practice has become increasingly important in the telehealth era. We compared the conditions diagnosed in pediatric dermatology bet...
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Case Reports
Improvement of Pretibial Myxedema Following Administration of Teprotumumab
Pretibial myxedema (PTM) is a rare complication of Graves' disease. It is characterized by non-pitting edema with hyperpigmented hyperkeratotic papules and plaques on bilateral lower legs. Effective t...
Read MoreConcurrent Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis and TNF-α Antagonist-Induced Lupus Syndrome Secondary to Adalimumab for Crohn's Disease
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists have revolutionized management for various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), inflammatory bowel disease, hidradenitis...
Read MoreThe "Flolan Rash": An Impressively Asymptomatic and Non-Inflammatory Eruption Following Long-Term Epoprostenol Therapy
Epoprostenol (Flolan) is a last-resort intravenous medication for the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Cutaneous adverse events of Flolan are well-known by pulmonologists, th...
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Supplements
Supplement Individual Article: United States Cutaneous Oncodermatology Management (USCOM) II: A Multidisciplinary-Guided Algorithm for the Prevention and Management of Acute Radiation Dermatitis in Cancer Patients
Background: Among the 1,918,030 patients in the United States estimated to be diagnosed with cancer in 2022, approximately 50% will require radiation therapy (RT) as part of their treatment plan. Radi...
Read MoreSupplement Individual Article: Racial Ethnic Variations in Acne: A Practical Algorithm for Treatment and Maintenance, Including Skincare Recommendations for Skin of Color Patients With Acne
Background: Racial/ethnic differences in the clinical presentation, sequelae, and desired treatment outcomes for acne have been reported. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) frequently occurs in...
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