Issue Archive
December 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 12
Editorials
Original Articles
Comparison of Skin Concentrations Following Topical Versus Oral Corticosteroid Treatment: Reconsidering the Treatment of Common Inflammatory Dermatoses
Background: Topical corticosteroids are often considered to have greater safety and poorer efficacy than oral corticosteroids in treating psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. There are limited data for a...
Read MoreAcne Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction Following Treatment With Tretinoin Pump
Patient satisfaction and quality of life are important considerations when assessing products used to treat acne vulgaris, as these factors may affect treatment adherence and subsequent treatment out...
Read MoreHyaluronics for Soft-Tissue Augmentation: Practical Considerations and Technical Recommendations
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are long chains of sugar molecules. Depending on various physical properties, such as chain length and cross-linking, they can have different textures and durations. Inje...
Read MoreTopical Corticosteroids in Dermatology
Topical corticosteroids are the most commonly prescribed agents in the treatment of dermatologic conditions. They are used primarily as monotherapy or in combination with other agents for enhanced ef...
Read MoreEfficacy of a Lipid-Based Barrier Repair Formulation in Moderate-to-Severe Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Objectives: The authors assessed the efficacy of a ceramide-dominant, triple-lipid barrier repair formulation (EpiCeram®), which designed to correct the lipid-biochemical abnormalities in atopic d...
Read MoreThree-Dimensional Imaging Techniques in the Assessment of Facial Volume Augmentation
Demand for facial volume augmentation procedures is increasing, along with a growing appreciation for the importance of objective, quantitative measures of treatment success. This article reviews cur...
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Case Reports
A Novel Approach to Treatment of the Aging Hand With Radiesse®
The ideal dermal filler for treatment of the aging hand needs to have inherent bulk and longevity of effect. The filler calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) provides a texture that lends itself to injectio...
Read MoreCase-Based Experience With the Simultaneous Use of a Fixed Topical Antibiotic/Benzoyl Peroxide Combination and a Topical Retinoid in theOptimization of Acne Management
Treatment options for acne vulgaris have expanded considerably in the past decade. The main goals of treatment continue to be reducing acne lesions while maintaining patient satisfaction and adherenc...
Read MoreBlack Tongue Secondary To Bismuth Subsalicylate: Case Report and Review of Exogenous Causes of Macular Lingual Pigmentation
Macular pigmentation of the tongue can be acquired following exposure to exogenous agents. Black lingual hyperpigmentation was observed during the full body skin examination of a man with a history o...
Read MoreAdalimumab in the Management of Palmoplantar Psoriasis
Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis (PPP) is an uncommon form of chronic psoriasis. Characterized by sterile, intra-epidermal pustules located on the palms and soles, it is highly resistant to treatment....
Read MoreDissolving Collagen Fillers: Enzymatic Degradation of Some Problematic Filler Circumstances May Now Include Collagens
The market for non-permanent fillers has grown dramatically over the past years. Even though hyaluronic acid fillers and collagen are forgiving, complications, albeit rare, still occur. Up to now, a ...
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