Issue Archive
October 2003 | Volume 2 | Issue 5
Original Articles
Enhancement of the Results of Neck Liposuction with the FAMI Technique
Submental liposuction is an excellent procedure for improving the aging neck by reducing the cervicomental angle and increasing the definition of the mandibular border. However, it does not address t...
Read MoreNon-Surgical Radiofrequency Facelift
There has been considerable interest in using non-ablative methods to rejuvenate the skin. The ThermaCool TC™ (Thermage® Inc.) is a radiofrequency (RF) device that has been introduced to ind...
Read MorePhotodynamic Therapy with Topical Aminolevulinic Acid and Pulsed Dye Laser Irradiation for Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Successful and long-standing eradication of sebaceous hyperplasia has remained difficult due to the propensity of these lesions to be extensive. Current treatments include excision, electrodesiccatio...
Read MoreLong Term Sterility of Fat Frozen for Up to 24 Months
Fat transfer is most effective when fresh fat is used, with excess fat frozen and saved for touch-ups. The obvious benefit to using frozen fat is that harvesting does not have to be done each time fa...
Read MorePhosphatidylcholine in the Treatment of Localized Fat
Phosphatidylcholine was initially used in emergencies and in the treatment of atheroma plaques in cardiac diseases. Recently, it has also been used in the treatment of localized fat deposits. We repo...
Read MoreTreatment of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a disorder that may cause social isolation or occupational disability. It may be generalized or localized, and although frequently idiopathic it may be a mani...
Read MoreCosmeceuticals: Their Role in Dermatolgy Practice
Cosmeceutical skin care products, which fall somewhere between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are playing an increasing role in the dermatologist's daily practice1-9. These agents contain active ingre...
Read MoreSkin Cancer Sites Online: Watch Out for Red Flags
Case Reports
Yellow Nail Pigmentation Following Depakote Therapy
Two months after being started on Depakote® (divalproex sodium; Abbott Laboratories Inc., Abbott Park, Illinois), a 57-year-old female noticed the development of a transverse yellow band on all 20...
Read MoreNephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy After Five Days of Hemodialysis
Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD) is a newly-reported illness associated with renal disease; more specifically, with dialysis. Papules, subcutaneous nodules, and joint contractures are present in...
Read MoreRosacea Fulminans Associated With Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2b and Ribavirin Therapy
Rosacea fulminans is characterized by the sudden onset of large, coalescing nodules and draining sinuses on the face. A few reports have linked medications to this condition, but none have described ...
Read MoreMorbilliform Drug Reaction with Histologic Features of Pustular Dermatosis Associated with Bryostatin-1
Bryostatin-1 is a new chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits protein kinase C. The most common side effect and the dose limiting toxicity is myalgia. The cutaneous side effects reported during the phas...
Read MoreUsing Rituximab (Anti-CD20 Antibody) in a Patient with Paraneoplastic Pemphigus
Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a rare autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disease that is commonly associated with underlying B-cell neoplasms. There is no standard therapy for PNP. Potent immunos...
Read MoreMultiple Fixed Drug Eruption with Interferon/Ribvirin Combination Therapy for Hepatitis
Interferon/ribavirin combination therapy is the treatment of choice for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Cutaneous reactions to interferon therapy, both local and distant from the injection...
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