Issue Archive
December 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 12
Editorials
Original Articles
Triple-Combination Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne in Children and Adolescents
Background: Topical clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% (CAB) gel is the only fixed-dose triple-combination approved for acne (indicated in patients 12 years and older). A...
Read MoreEffective With Minimal Side Effects: A Novel Treatment Regimen for Acne Vulgaris Using Multifunctional Ingredients
Background: There are numerous over-the-counter products for treating acne, although many formulations have tolerability issues and lack the cosmetic elegance desired by adult patients. Objective: Th...
Read MorePharmacological Complications in Ocular Dermatology: A Review and Update
Many dermatologic medications have the potential to induce ocular complications. Traditional medications, including corticosteroids, retinoids, antibiotics, antihistamines, and immunosuppressants, hav...
Read MoreLaser and Energy Treatments for Acne Scarring: A Review of Clinical Trials
Background: Acne scarring can have a detrimental impact on quality of life, making early and effective treatment essential. Lasers and energy-based treatment are the preferred treatment modality, yet ...
Read MoreInternational Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM): A Report From the 2023 Annual Meeting
Background: International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the availability of evidence-based, consensus-driven outcome measures for dermat...
Read MoreThe Role of JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: A Review
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), a manifestation of the chronic autoimmune disease lupus erythematosus (LE), showcases diverse clinical, immunologic, and histologic attributes. CLE can be further ...
Read MoreMetformin Use and Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Propensity-Matched Case-Control Study
Background: There is literature that suggests metformin may play a protective role against the development of non-melanoma skin cancers. Given the significant burden of disease non-melanoma skin cance...
Read MoreNovel Methods in Acne Treatment and Skin Care: A Review
Background: Acne skin care aims to reduce the stratum corneum layer, normalization of sebum secretion, and mitigation of purulent lesions. Antibiotics, such as macrolides, clindamycin, and tetracyclin...
Read MoreA Novel Four-Step Regimen is Efficacious in Improving Uneven Skin Tone in Sensitive Skin Patients
Background: The appearance of dull skin, uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation is often bothersome, especially in individuals with darker skin tones. Management of skin dyschromia can be...
Read MoreInjectable Minoxidil for Hair Loss Disorders: A Systematic Review
Background: Minoxidil is a frequently prescribed medication for hair loss. Although topical and oral minoxidil is widely established for treating hair loss by dermatologists, there is a lack of a comp...
Read MoreEvaluating Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Scarring alopecia, also known as cicatricial alopecia, is a group of hair loss disorders characterized by inflammatory destruction of hair follicles, leading to hair loss and scar tissue formation. Tr...
Read MoreMohs Micrographic Surgery for the Treatment of Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma: An Outcomes Study
Background: Lentigo maligna (LM), a type of melanoma in situ (MIS), usually develops on sun-damaged skin in the elderly. If left untreated, it may advance to the point of dermal invasion, developing i...
Read MoreA Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Comparator Controlled Trial Evaluating Topical Formulations for Skin Fragility of the Arms
Background: Skin atrophy and fragility associated with Dermatoporosis result from chronic extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation. A current marketed product, ReFORM & RePAIR COMPLEX with TriHex Te...
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Features
Practical Update on Treatment of Oral Candidiasis
Dermatologists are likely to periodically encounter candidiasis in clinical practice, especially given the increased risk with the use of new broad-spectrum IL-17 blocking psoriasis agents such as bim...
Read MoreRecognizing and Advancing Leadership in Dermatology: Promoting the Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management Subspecialty
The recognition and development of leadership training within dermatology has taken on new importance in recent years. In Spring 2023, the American Board of Medical Specialties announced the launch of...
Read MoreSocial Media and the Dermatologist
An Update on the Off-Label Uses of Low-Dose Naltrexone in Dermatology
Case Reports
Cutaneous Collagenous Vasculopathy Treated With Pulsed Dye Laser: A Case Series and Literature Review
Cutaneous collagenous vasculopathy (CCV) is an underreported cutaneous microangiopathy that primarily involves the lower extremities. Optimal treatment of CCV has not been well-defined, which may be i...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: United States Cutaneous Oncodermatology Management (Uscom) Iv: A Multidisciplinary-Guided Algorithm For Preventing And Managing Cutaneous Targeted Therapy-Related Adverse Events In Cancer Patients
In 2023, an estimated 1,958,310 Americans were diagnosed with cancer.1 Although overall incidence continues to rise, ongoing advancements in anticancer therapy have improved survival. Some historicall...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: USCOM IV Algorithm for the Prevention and Management of Targeted Therapy-Related Cutaneous Adverse Events
Introduction: Targeted therapy has improved clinical outcomes for various types of cancer. However, their use is associated with dermatologic adverse events that impact quality of life and consistent ...
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