Issue Archive
September 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 9
Editorials
Response to "The Potential Impact of Off-Label Medication Use on Patient Access: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Minoxidil Availability"
Assessing the Skincare Needs of Asians on Reddit Dermatology Social Media Communities: An Observational Study
Cross-Sectional Analysis of Adverse Dermatologic Events Reported to the FDA After Use of GLP-1 Agonists
Original Articles
NECASA I: A Practical Algorithm Integrating Skincare in the Management of Acne Patients in the Nordic European Countries
Background: Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial dermatosis primary of the face and trunk. Erythema, pruritus, and xerosis are frequent adverse effects of first-line acne treatment and, if not appropriat...
Read MoreEvaluation of Pericardial Effusions in Alopecia Patients on Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Therapy
Background: Minoxidil is an anti-hypertensive vasodilator increasingly used off-label for the treatment of alopecia. It is associated with an increased risk of pericardial effusions, with recent repor...
Read MoreA Clinical Histology Study Evaluating the Biostimulatory Activity Longevity of Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid for Facial Rejuvenation
Background: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable filler used for restoring facial fat volume loss that improves skin quality. Objective: To evaluate the histological changes underlying the obse...
Read MoreAlgorithmic Beauty: The New Beauty Standard
Background: Algorithms on various social media platforms feed users what it considers "beautiful", impacting the aesthetic desires of patients as well as beauty ideals. Objective: To discuss how algo...
Read MoreA 2.6% Benzoyl Peroxide AV Cleanser Specifically Designed for Sensitive Skin Offers Good Efficacy and Tolerability
Background: Mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris (AV) is common among adults, and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) has a long history of efficacy in reducing AV lesions. The efficacy of BPO is comparable for concentr...
Read MoreTreatment of Acne Vulgaris-Associated Post-Inflammatory Dyschromia With Combination of Non-Ablative Laser Therapy and Topical Antioxidants
Acne can cause disfiguring sequelae, such as scarring, post-inflammatory erythema (PIE), and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These post-inflammatory dyschromias pose a significant psycholog...
Read MoreAdvances in Technology for Melanoma Diagnosis and Prognosis: An Expert Consensus Panel
Background: Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is associated with a higher mortality rate than most other skin cancers. The purpose of this expert consensus panel was to review the published literature on new te...
Read MoreNovel Strategy for Strengthening Dermatoporotic Skin by Managing Cellular Senescence
Background: Dermatoporosis (DP) is a condition associated with thinning skin layers and resultant fragility. Much of the thinning is related to fibroblast dysfunction, production of destructive inflam...
Read MoreGenomic Analysis Aids in the Management of Dermoscopically Atypical Pigmented Lesions
Background: Numerous melanoma-specific dermoscopic features have been described in invasive melanomas, while fewer features are found in melanoma in situ (MIS) and atypical nevi (ATN). Consensus regar...
Read MoreA Cosmetic Regimen Formulated to Address the Multi-Modal Pathogenesis of Rosacea Demonstrates Efficacy for Treating Facial Redness and Skin's Appearance
Background: The treatment of rosacea is complicated as there are multiple pathogenic factors in play resulting in a myriad of clinical signs and symptoms including facial redness. Objective: The prim...
Read MoreTopical Steroids Sold as Fade Creams in Beauty Supply Stores: A Danger for Cosmetic Consumers
Topical corticosteroids are used extensively in dermatology. Class 1 high potency topical steroids (HPTS) can result in unwanted side effects such as skin hypopigmentation, atrophy, and acneiform erup...
Read MoreEffect of Topical Human Platelet Extract (HPE) for Facial Skin Rejuvenation: A Histological Study of Collagen and Elastin
Background: Regenerative aesthetics has garnered significant attention. In this toolkit, exosomes are small extracellular vesicles derived from various sources such as platelets. Objective: To charac...
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Features
Minimizing Medical Error-Related Adverse Events With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Protocolized Approach to Safety
Platelet-rich concentrates (PRCs), derived from a patient's blood, are being used in various fields of medicine, including dermatology, for an increasing number of indications. Although considered a g...
Read MorePioneers in Sensitive Skin Research: The Global Sensitive Skincare Faculty by Galderma
From Research to Practice: The Latest Data on Evolving Treatments for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) should be on every dermatology practitioner's radar. CSU is a skin disorder marked by wheals, angioedema, or both for more than 6 weeks. Patients with CSU experienc...
Read MoreTo Acne and Beyond: A Review of Sarecycline's Off-Label Uses
Case Reports
Topical Aprepitant (HT-001): A Novel Therapy for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor-Associated Papulopustular Eruptions
Papulopustular eruptions are the most common dermatologic side effect of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRI) therapy. Topical corticosteroids and oral tetracyclines are frequently used ...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Real-World Patient Cases Using Triple Lipid-Containing Cream Post Facial Energy-Based Device Treatment
Lipids play an essential role in skin barrier health. With age, there is a natural reduction of physiological lipids such as fatty acids, ceramides, and cholesterol. The triple lipid restore cream is ...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Real-World Patient Cases Using Triple Lipid-Containing Cream for Cutaneous Healing Post Laser or Microneedling Radiofrequency Treatment
Lipids play an essential role in skin barrier health. With age, there is a natural reduction of physiological lipids such as fatty acids, ceramides, and cholesterol. The triple lipid restore cream is ...
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