Issue Archive
January 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 1
Editorials
Characteristic Distinctions Between Pre-/Post-COVID-19 Teledermatology Adoptees: A Cross-Sectional United States-based Analysis and the Implications for Dermatologic Healthcare Equity
Background: Studies suggest potential heterogeneity in telemedicine adoption with potential to exacerbate healthcare access inequity.
Methods: A pre-validated survey was electronically sent to a...
Read MoreMonkeypox Vaccination and Cutaneous Considerations for the Dermatologist
Monkeypox has infected over 18,000 individuals in the United States since the first reported case on May 17, 2022.1 Monkeypox is a variola poxvirus that is related to smallpox, but monkeypox symptoms ...
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Original Articles
Two-Step Skincare Regimen Addressing Aging in Three Unique Geographic Locations: A Prospective, Multi-Center, Open-Label Study
Background: Extrinsic factors including solar radiation and air pollution significantly impact facial skin aging. The efficacy and tolerability of a 2-step skincare regimen consisting of a vitamin C a...
Read MoreA Review of the Challenges and Nuances in Treating Rosacea in Asian Skin Types Using Cleansers and Moisturizers as Adjuncts
Background: Rosacea is primarily an inflammatory disease of facial skin associated with impaired skin barrier function. While it is commonly thought of as a Caucasian person's disease, it is likely un...
Read MoreSixty Years of Benzoyl Peroxide Use in Dermatology
Background: Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) has been used extensively in industry and health care for more than a century and has been approved for the treatment of acne for over 60 years. Recently, BPO receiv...
Read MoreAn International Evaluation of a Ceramide-Containing Hydrating Cleanser and Moisturizing Cream for the Improvement of Diabetes Mellitus-Related Xerosis
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease. Seventy percent of patients present with a cutaneous complication, including xerosis. Ceramides-containing (CER) skincare promotes a healthy ski...
Read MoreDevelopment and Validation of a Photonumeric Scale for Evaluation of Infraorbital Hollowing
Background: The infraorbital hollow is characterized by a sunken hollowing appearance of the junction between the lower eyelid and the cheek. Dermal fillers provide a suitable option to reduce the app...
Read MoreExamining the Potential for Koebnerization and Disease Precipitation in Cicatricial Alopecias
The treatment of primary scarring alopecias is challenging and patients may be susceptible to koebnerization. This predisposes cicatricial alopecia patients to worsening of their disease following pro...
Read MoreTretinoin Review With Newer Formulations: Providing Effective and Tolerable Solutions in Clinical Practice
Topical tretinoin has historically been limited by poor tolerability and molecular instability. Research advances have enhanced its efficacy and tolerability, along with reducing oxidation and photode...
Read MoreEffects of a Topical Growth Factor Regimen Following Pre-elected Cosmetic Facial Injection Procedures
Background: There are limited studies evaluating topical cosmetic skincare products following cosmetic facial injections.
Objective: An open-label study assessed a novel medical-grade topical sk...
Read MoreA Prospective 2-Year Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of PMMA-collagen Gel for the Correction of Mid-Facial Volume Loss
Background: The safety and efficacy of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)-collagen gel for long-lasting correction of mid-face volume deficit was established for 12 months.
Objective: To determine th...
Read MoreImprovement in Skin Elasticity Using Red Deer Umbilical Cord Lining Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media
Background: Significant improvement in skin tone was reported after topical application of a facial cream (CALECIM® Professional Multi-Action Cream, CALECIM Cosmeceuticals, Singapore) containing c...
Read MoreLip Augmentation With Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Review of Considerations and Techniques
Lip augmentation has become a key component in addressing cosmetic concerns in dermatology practice today. In particular, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are increasingly used for this minimally invasive...
Read MoreBotulinum Toxin in the Oily Skin: Advantage of a Multi-Needle Device for a Controlled Release
Background: Oily skin is one of the most common dermatological complaints. With the obligation to use masks to protect themselves from the Covid-19 virus, the problem has become even more evident. One...
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Features
Non-adherence to Labeling Standards Can Misrepresent Safety of Ingredients in Cosmetic Cleansers
US Labeling requirements for cosmetic products are established by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and detailed in the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 701.3).1 Over 16,000 cosmetic ingr...
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Case Reports
ACGME Program Requirements for Surgical Specialties: How Do Dermatology and MSDO Stack Up?
Dermatology and micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology (MSDO) are two areas of medicine where surgical procedures play an important role both in training and practice. We sought to determine h...
Read MoreAcute Onset Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Forehead: A Case Series
Linear lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) of the face is a rare variant of lichen planus, with only a few cases published in the literature.1 It is an inflammatory condition with unknown etiology, charac...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: TAZAROTENE AND PSORIASIS: BIOLOGIC UNDERPINNINGS THAT IMPACT DISEASE CONTROL
Fixed-combination HP 0.01%/TAZ 0.045% lotion is a single treatment that packs a "one-two punch" in terms of clinical efficacy and economic benefit. Given the excellent safety profile, limited contrain...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: Nordic European Cutaneous Oncodermatology Management (NECOM ) 2: Skincare For Patients With Cancer in Scandinavia
The NECOM panel discussed and reached a consensus on an evidence- and opinion-based practical algorithm for oncology skin care to support all stakeholders in the Nordic European health care setting. T...
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Supplements
Supplement Individual Article: A Reappraisal of Fixed-Combination Halobetasol Propionate and Tazarotene for the Treatment of Psoriasis: Biological Underpinnings, Therapeutic Mechanisms, and Economic Considerations
Psoriasis is a complex inflammatory disease, which can be triggered by the interplay among keratinocytes, various immune cells, and even dermal vascular endothelial cells. Understanding of the key pla...
Read MoreSupplement Individual Article: Oldie But Goodie
Research over the past several years has elucidated the pathophysiology of psoriasis, yielding both new treatment options and enhanced knowledge of the mechanisms of action of existing treatments....
Read MoreSupplement Individual Article: NECOM Skincare Algorithm for Patients With Cancer and Survivors
Background: Cancer treatment-related cutaneous adverse events (cAEs) frequently occur, which can interfere with anticancer treatment outcomes and can severely impact quality of life for patients.
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