Issue Archive
May 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 5
Original Articles
Allergens in Common Brands of Clobetasol
Background: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may occur secondary to topical corticosteroids. This may be due to topical corticosteroids containing potential allergens in their vehicles. Variation of ...
Read MoreDiversifying the Mohs Workforce: Understanding Barriers of Applicants to Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship
Background: The population of the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, yet dermatology, especially Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), lags behind. Objective: This survey study investigates p...
Read MoreNon-Invasive Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma: Photodynamic Therapy Following Curettage
Background: To investigate the effectiveness, safety, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic outcome of Methyl Aminolevulinate-Photodynamic Therapy (MAL-PDT) following curettage in order to make recommend...
Read MoreKeratinocyte Carcinoma Chemoprevention With a Combination of Imiquimod, 5-Fluorouracil, and Tretinoin
Background: The incidence of keratinocyte carcinomas (KCs), comprising basal and squamous cell carcinomas, is rising in the United States. Chemoprevention is one modality by which patients can reduce ...
Read MoreSequential Treatment With Topical Trifarotene and Injectable NASHA Gel in Acne Scars: A Case Series
Background: Topical retinoids are a mainstay in acne management and have been shown to improve skin texture. Injectable non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHATM) gel as skin booster is largely u...
Read MoreUltraviolet B-Rays Induced Gene Alterations and DNA Repair Enzymes in Skin Tissue
Background: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation leads to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage and changes in gene expression. Topical DNA repair enzymes in liposomes are capable of undoing this damage. Objectiv...
Read MoreA Review of Antithrombotic Agents in Dermatologic Surgery and Context for a Practical Approach, With Cardiology and Pharmacologic Input
Dermatologic surgeons are encountering more patients on antithrombotic agents. There are no established consensus guidelines for managing antithrombotic agents in the perioperative period. We provide ...
Read MoreAssessing the Efficacy of Imiquimod Use in Patients With Persistent Locally Advanced Melanoma In Situ
Background: The standard of care when treating melanoma in situ (MMIS) is an excision with at least 5 mm surgical margins.1 Some studies have suggested up to 9 mm margins to maximize local recurrence-...
Read MoreThe Role of Skin Substitutes in Dermatologic Surgery: A Practical Review
Background: The number of skin substitutes (SS) available for wound care management has increased markedly in the last few decades. This presents a challenge as dermatologists attempt to determine the...
Read MoreNon-Invasive Diagnosis of Sun Damaged Skin: Actinic Keratosis Vs Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Importance: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a premalignant lesion that has a1% to 10% potential of progression to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), but it is not possible to determine which lesions are at high...
Read MoreUtility of Gene Expression Profiling in Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Review
Understanding the metastatic potential of a skin cancer is essential to effective management. Gene expression profiling (GEP) is an innovative technology that has allowed for a better understanding of...
Read MoreAnti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Disease: A Systematic Review
Background: Monoclonal antibodies encompass an increasingly important treatment for a variety of dermatologic conditions including hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The high failure rate and cost of anti...
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Features
Perception of Suture Cost Among Mohs Surgeons
Assessment and Evaluation of Online Content Available on Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Websites
The Prevalence of Sunscreen Use: A Cohort Study
Comparing Histological Preparation and Tumor Debulking Techniques in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Case Reports
Eruptive Squamous Cell Carcinomas Following Treatment With Fludarabine and Discussion of Treatment
Shah M, Wald J, Hanke CW. Eruptive Squamous cell carcinomas following treatment with fludarabine and discussion of treatment. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(5):509-510....
Read MoreDilute Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil for the Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Keratoacanthomas: A Case Series
Background: Intralesional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a promising, yet sparsely studied alternative to surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).1 Previous studies of intralesional 5-FU have ...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Environmental Aggressors And Comprehensive Protection: Chelating Agents In Skincare
ENVIRONMENTAL AGGRESSORS AND COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION: CHELATING AGENTS IN SKINCARE (BASED ON A MEDSCAPE EDUCATION ONLINE ACTIVITY)...
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Supplements
Supplement Individual Article: Chelating Agents in Skincare: Comprehensive Protection Against Environmental Aggressors
In addition to ultraviolet light, skin is regularly exposed to several environmental stressors that can cause damage and premature aging. Particulate matter in the environment, including transition me...
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