Issue Archive
December 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 12
Editorials
Pruritus in Lupus Patients
Prior Authorization Timeliness and Success At a Single Center Centralized Pharmacy
Analysis of Online Communities' Needs Among Psoriasis Patients on Social Media
Modified Tzanck Smear to Evaluate for Herpes Simplex Virus
Mpox "Monkeypox" Virus: The Importance of Inclusive Imagery to Prevent Disease Stigma
Since the initial coverage of the monkeypox virus, there has been debate among physicians over how to responsibly communicate public health information without harming historically marginalized commun...
Read More14-Gauge Coaxial Bone Needle Leads to Superior Results When Injecting Calcinosis Cutis
Perceptions of United States Dermatology Resident Program Directors Regarding Oral Mucosal Dermatology Training
Topical Moisturizer Meaningfully Reduces Disease Severity in Atopic Patients With Xerosis
Background: Repairing the epidermal barrier is critically important in atopic dermatitis (AD), but the effect of moisturizer on quality of life (QOL) is not well characterized. Objective: To as...
Read MoreHome Is Where the Match Is: Mentorship and Dermatology Residency Match Trends Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Persistence of Nystatin Use for Dermatophyte Infections
Background: Despite the limited use of nystatin for tinea infections, physicians may continue to use it. Methods: We assessed the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey for all to determine the exte...
Read MoreTocilizumab Treatment in COVID-19 Patients: Comparing Cutaneous Disease and Adverse Drug Effects
Actemra (tocilizumab) received emergency use authorization for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in June 2021. Literature has linked numerous cutaneous adverse effects to tocilizuma...
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Original Articles
A Single-Center, Observational Experience With a Bovine Collagen Wound Dressing for Distal Lower Extremity Surgical Defects
Background: Biologic dressings help treat many dermatologic conditions. Their use in dermatologic surgery continues to expand as new dressings are developed. Objective: To discuss the authors' experi...
Read MoreDo the Words We Choose Matter When Prescribing Medications?
Background: Caregivers are often apprehensive about treating childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) with topical corticosteroids but may find comfort if treatments are presented in a patient-centered manner...
Read MoreCryosurgery and 5-Fluorouracil Combination Therapy for Treatment of Bowen's Disease and Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
Background: Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), which includes both Bowen's disease (BD) and superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC), is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. BD and sBCC are amen...
Read MoreA Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Background: A dermocosmetic (DC) containing salicylic acid, niacinamide, and thermal spring water has been developed for the management of mild to moderate acne. Aim: To assess the efficacy of DC as ...
Read MoreOff-Label Use of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Inflammatory Cutaneous Diseases
Dysregulation of Janus kinase (JAK) pathways from uncontrolled cytokine signaling comprises the pathological basis for many complex inflammatory cutaneous disorders. Oral JAK inhibitors, upadacitinib,...
Read MoreUnderrepresented Groups and Perceived Educational Barriers for Residency and Fellowship Success
Background: The study aimed to compare barriers perceived by medical students and resident physicians identifying as of underrepresented groups in medicine (UIM) and/or as sexual and gender minorities...
Read MoreInnate Error Immunities of the Th17 Immune Pathway Associated With Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis: A Systematic Review
Background: Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast commensal in human mucosa. In individuals with compromised immune systems, it can present as chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) o...
Read MoreInternational Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) - Report from the 2022 Annual Meeting
Background: The International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of evidence-based, consensus-driven outcome measures in dermatological dise...
Read MoreEfficacy of Topical Cholesterol and Statin Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Porokeratosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Porokeratosis is a group of disorders characterized by aberrant skin keratinization secondary to genetic alterations in the mevalonate pathway, which participates in cholesterol synthesis....
Read MoreA Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Combination Serum for the Improvement of Aged Skin
Background: With intrinsic aging, the epidermis becomes thinner and fine wrinkles appear. Extrinsic aging, or photoaging, is characterized by deep wrinkles, skin laxity, and hyperpigmentation. Object...
Read MoreTopical Stabilized Super-Oxidized Hypochlorous Acid for Wound Healing in Hair Restoration Surgery: A Real-Time Usage-Controlled Trial Evaluating Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability
Objective: Assess the perceived efficacy of stabilized, super-oxidized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in hair transplant surgical procedures intraoperative and postoperative. Background: Stabilized, super-...
Read MoreRecombinant Zoster Vaccine Reduces 3-Year Cardiovascular Risk: Insights From a Multi-Centered Database
Background: Herpes zoster increases the risk for stroke and myocardial infarction. Zoster vaccination's impact on this risk is understudied. This retrospective work sought to determine if prophylactic...
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Features
Not So Vanilla: What Dermatologists Should Know About Vanilloid Receptors
Unique Usages of Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane Allografts in Dermatology
Dehydrated human amnion chorion membrane (dHACM) allografts are synthetic skin substitutes derived from placental tissue. dHACM allografts are used for replacing lost or damaged dermal tissue, as they...
Read MoreA Case Series on the Use of Brentuximab Vedotin for the Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides
Background: Brentuximab vedotin (BV) is an anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody that appears to be more effective against CD30-expressing cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) compared to current standard-of-care...
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Case Reports
A Case Series of Patients With Eczematous Eruptions Following IL-17 Inhibitor Treatment for Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriasis vulgaris and eczema are characterized by an imbalance in the Th1 and Th2 immune response and distinct cytokine profiles, where Th1 is more prominent in psoriasis and Th2 is more prominent in...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars With Systemic and Intralesional Dupilumab
Keloids and hypertrophic scars negatively impact the quality of life for millions of people in the world. Unfortunately, though many thera-peutic approaches are used to treat scars, they are often lim...
Read MoreIntralesional Sodium Thiosulfate as Adjuvant Therapy in Severe Calciphylaxis
Calciphylaxis is a rare disease characterized by calcification of the middle layer of small arteries and arterioles, causing secondary cuta-neous ischemia. The diagnosis is clinical but may be confirm...
Read MoreMultiple Halo Nevi Induced by Intense Sun Exposure
We present the case of a 38-year-old male who reported to our practice with multiple newly developed halos around 26 existing nevi on his trunk. The halo nevi developed after the patient, who lived in...
Read MoreA Massive Case of Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and extranodal involvement is seen in approximately 40% of cases. However, cases involving the skin and muscle ar...
Read MoreCheckpoint Inhibitor-Induced Neurotoxicity in a Case of Metastatic Melanoma
Checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) are increasingly being used in the treatment of malignant melanoma. While showing promise in metastatic melanoma treatment, CPIs are associated with immune-related adverse...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Real-World Experience Integrating Ceramide-Containing Cleansers And Moisturizers Into Prescription Treatment and Maintenance for Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic recurrent disorder typically starting in infancy and early childhood and associated with pruritus and genetic predisposition. Daily use of moi...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: Prurigo Nodularis
Prurigo nodularis (PN) was first accurately described more than a century ago by Hyde and Montgomery as chronic itchy nodules commonly noted in symmetric distribution on extensor sites of limbs, upper...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Patient Cases Integrating Ceramides-Containing Cleansers and Moisturizers into Prescription Treatment and Maintenance Approaches
Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic recurrent disorder typically starting in infancy and early childhood and associated with pruritus and genetic predisposition. Daily use of moi...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: New Horizons in Our Understanding of Prurigo Nodularis and Its Management
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Prurigo Nodularis: Current Clinicopathologic Overview and Psychodermatological Perspectives
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a quintessential neurocutaneous condition characterized by neural sensitization and intractable itch leading to intense scratching. This causes the formation of nodules with ...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Patient Journey and the Burden of Systemic Comorbidities and Sequalae in Prurigo Nodularis
Background: Prurigo Nodularis (PN) is a relatively rare chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by firm pruritic nodules. PN is associated with significantly increased rates of many systemic a...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Management of Prurigo Nodularis
Background: Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic disease characterized by intense pruritus and nodular lesions associated with reduced quality of life. Until recently, no US Food and Drug Administratio...
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