Issue Archive
March 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 3
Editorials
Original Articles
Latin America Cutaneous Oncology Management (LACOM) I: The Role of Skin Care in Oncology Patients and Survivors
Background: Cancer-treatment-related cutaneous adverse events (cAEs) are common and may severely impact quality of life (QoL) and decrease treatment outcomes. The Latin American Cutaneous Oncology Man...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence-Based Personalization of Treatment Regimen for Hair Loss: A 6-Month Clinical Trial
Hair loss affects up to 50% of women and 80% of men. The high costs and wait times for professional consultations lead many to seek one-size-fits-all solutions that are frequently ineffective. This st...
Read MoreThe Use of Acneceuticals to Improve Acne Care: Introduction of a New Term and Review of the Literature
Background: Acne is a multifactorial inflammatory skin condition that commonly presents to the dermatology clinic. Treatment generally involves the use of pharmaceutical agents and procedural techniqu...
Read MoreSpesolimab for the Treatment of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Flares
Background: Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, life-threatening neutrophilic skin condition characterized by widespread sterile eruptions. Treatment approaches vary due to a lack of stand...
Read MoreAlopecia as an Adverse Event of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapies: Clinical Evidence and Outcomes
Immunotherapy utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) such as PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4 inhibitors has revolutionized cancer therapy by enhancing T cell recognition and attack against cancer cells...
Read MoreHealing of Mohs Surgery Wounds on the Vermilion and Cutaneous Lip With Bovine Collagen Dressings
Background: Surgical wounds confined to the vermilion lip and superficial orbicularis musculature can be allowed to heal by second intention with good aesthetic and functional results. Historically, d...
Read MoreEffects on the Skin Microbiome by a Moisturizer Formulated for Eczema-Prone and Sensitive Skin
Background: Cutaneous dysbiosis contributes to the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis and potentially that of sensitive skin; regulation of the bacterial communities through skincare products is an ...
Read MoreManagement of Acute Hematomas and Methods to Mitigate Risk
One of the most common complications in dermatologic surgery is postoperative bleeding which can result in hematoma formation and suboptimal healing outcomes. Identifying preoperative, intraoperative,...
Read MoreThe Multifaceted Effects of Berberine: Potential Uses in Dermatology
Berberine is a natural alkaloid found in several plant species and has been utilized in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Berberine supplements...
Read MoreThe Frequency of Non-Scarring Alopecia in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
Background: Autoimmune connective tissue diseases (ACTDs) are relatively rare systemic diseases featured by immune dysregulation and often have prominent cutaneous manifestations. The most common is s...
Read MoreEffect of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase on Conventional Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: An In Vitro Analysis
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers offer an advantage in being easily reversible with enzymatic hyaluronidase administration. Yet, there are no clear guidelines regarding the amount of hyaluroni...
Read MoreComparative Efficacy of Intralesional Steroid Injections vs Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Introduction: The precise etiology of alopecia areata (AA) remains unclear. Various treatments, including corticosteroids, minoxidil, immunotherapy, and phototherapy, have shown varying efficacy. Inje...
Read MoreSocial Media's Impact on Hair Loss Information Dissemination: A Systematic Review
Objective: This systematic study examines the quality of hair loss information disseminated on social media platforms, as well as its potential effects on users' decision-making, emotional states, and...
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Features
Case Reports
Alopecia Universalis: Never Give Up?
Introduction: Oral Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) have demonstrated significant promise in hair regrowth for severe alopecia areata. Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are two medications within this class ...
Read MoreConcurrent Lichen Planopilaris and Female Androgenic Alopecia in Skin of Color: A Case Series
Background: Trichoscopy findings can differ in the skin of color requiring a dedicated approach with adequate examination in order to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. This case series details th...
Read MoreNeoadjuvant Sonidegib for the Management of Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report
Neoadjuvant Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor (HPI) therapy, utilizing sonidegib and vismodegib, has shown great potential in managing locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC). While effective, the tole...
Read MoreDifferentiating and Managing Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus-Associated Alopecia and Patchy Alopecia Areata: Therapeutic Insights From Case Studies
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations, including patchy hair loss resembling alopecia areata (AA). This report describes two cases of CLE p...
Read MoreThe Potential Risk of Povidone-Iodine in Sperm Quality: A Case Report
To report a rare case of severe oligoasthenoteratozoospermia which seems to be associated with long-term topical povidone-iodine (PVP-I) therapy. A 45-year-old man with secondary infertility was diagn...
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Departments
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Exploring The Scalp Barrier and Microbiome In Diverse Dandruff Patients
Although the exact pathophysiology of dandruff is still not completely decoded, current theories highlight the role of the microbiome on the skin surface in the patho-genesis. Several scalp microbiome...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: Nordic European Cutaneous Oncodermatology Management (Necom) 5: A Practical Algorithm for the Treatment And Supportive Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Targeted Therapy for Cancer
Although cancer incidences seemingly continue to rise, ongoing advancements in cancer therapy have simultaneously contributed to improved survival. Nordic survival studies from the past decades have s...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: NECOM 5: Algorithm for the Treatment and Supportive Management of Targeted Therapy-Related Cutaneous Adverse Events
Background: The cancer burden in the Nordic European countries remains substantial, but new treatment approaches, such as targeted therapy, have increased the survival of cancer patients. During and f...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: A Clinical Evaluation of Scalp Barrier Function, Ceramide Levels, and Microbiome in Diverse Dandruff Patients
Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition that affects approximately half the population irrespective of their origin. Dandruff scalps are characterized by flaking skin, pruritus, and minimal visib...
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