Issue Archive
September 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 9
Editorials
Original Articles
A Comparative Study of the Safety and Efficacy of 75% Mulberry (Morus alba) Extract Oil Versus Placebo as a Topical Treatment for Melasma: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Background: Melasma is an aesthetically undesirable skin condition which remains difficult to treat. Mulberry is a whitening agent with antioxidant properties.
Objective: To evaluate the safe...
Read MoreTreatment of Vitiligo With a Melanocyte-Keratinocyte Cell Suspension Versus Dermabrasion Only: A Pilot Study With a 12-Month Follow Up
Background: Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure that has been used for repigmentation; however, autologous transplantation of uncultured melanocytes in a suspension combined with the use of adjunct t...
Read MoreNanotechnology and Dermatology Education in the United States: Data From a Pilot Survey
Background: Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing discipline with important implications for consumers, patients, physicians and investigators. In an era when nanotechnology is being both incorporated ...
Read MoreA Novel Treatment for Ulcerative Calcinosis Cutis
Background: Calcinosis cutis is a term used to describe a group of disorders which result in calcium deposits in the skin. These disorders can be separated based on etiology.
Objective and Met...
Read MoreA Randomized, Blinded, Bilateral Intraindividual, Vehicle-Controlled Trial of the Use of Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses of the Upper Extremities
Background/Objective: Actinic keratoses (AKs) on the upper extremities are difficult to treat. This study compares the efficacy and tolerability of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using 20% 5-aminolevulini...
Read MoreThe Frontalis Activity Measurement Standard: A Novel Contralateral Method for Assessing Botulinum Neurotoxin Type-A Activity
Background: There are conflicting data regarding the specific attributes of botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BoNTA) products including onset of action, duration and spread because accurate, objective meth...
Read MoreRheological Evaluation of the Physical Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) gels are commonly injected into the skin to lift rhytides and to improve facial appearance. The different processes used in their manufacture and formulation yield pro...
Read MoreSafety and Effectiveness of Small and Large Gel-Particle Hyaluronic Acid in the Correction of Perioral Wrinkles
Background: FDA-approved for the correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds, small gel-particle hyaluronic acid (SGP-HA, Restylane,® Medicis Aesthetics, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ) and ...
Read MoreEfficacy of Cream-Based Novel Formulations of Hyaluronic Acid of Different Molecular Weights in Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
Background: Due to its strong water-binding potential, hyaluronic acid (HA) is a well-known active ingredient for cosmetic applications. Native HA is proposed to help the skin to retain and maintain e...
Read MoreThe Evolution of Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid From the Correction of HIV-Related Facial Lipoatrophy to Aging-Related Facial Contour Deficiencies
Loss of facial volume due to skeletal resorption and facial fat redistribution is considered a primary cause for increased skin folding and sagging associated with aging. The objective of this review ...
Read MoreDrug-Induced Urticaria: Causes and Clinical Courses
The authors retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients who were diagnosed as having drug-induced urticaria at Siriraj Hospital of Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand) between October 2004 ...
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Features
Integrated Basic and Clinical Sciences Conference
Iododerma Following Radioactive Iodine Ablation of the Thyroid for Graves Disease
A Noduloulcerative Disease That Still Lingers After All These Centuries
NEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS
Pipleline Previews
Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatologic community. This department may include additional information from the...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department designed to provide physicians with information on drugs and devices undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select ...
Read MoreComparison of Diagnostic and Biopsy/Referral Sensitivity to Melanoma Between Dermatologists and MelaFind: A Pilot Survey Study
This edition of Resident Spotlight features a winner from the Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical (ODAC) conference Second Annual ARTE Poster Competition....
Read MoreProgram Spotlight - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dermatology Residency Program
Resident Rounds is a section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residency training programs. Resident Rounds includes three sections: (1) a program spotlight, ...
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Case Reports
Severe Cutaneous Reaction to Photodynamic Therapy With Blue Light
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been considered a safe and efficacious treatment for actinic keratoses (AKs) of the scalp and face. The procedure involves exposing a patient to a blue light source 1-4 ...
Read MoreTreatment of Peristomal Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Topical Crushed Dapsone
A 27-year-old male with a history of Crohn's disease was treated for chronic pyoderma gangrenosum at his stoma site. Treatment with topical application of crushed dapsone resulted in improvement of hi...
Read MorePigmentary Changes in a Patient Treated With Imatinib
Imatinib mesylate (STI 571; Gleevec; Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Basel, Switzerland) is an orally available tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets a constitutively activated BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase with...
Read MoreA Case of Lichen Planus Following Tdap Vaccination
Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology that is primarily associated with liver disease. Recently, there have been several reports of LP developing after administration of...
Read MoreManagement of Impending Necrosis Associated With Soft Tissue Filler Injections
Background: As the number of soft tissue filler injections increases, the number of adverse events associated with injection may rise. Impending necrosis represents a serious complication that, if not...
Read MoreSame-Patient Prospective Comparison of Botox Versus Dysport for the Treatment of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Review of Literature
Background: Botulinum toxin (BTX) is an effective, FDA-approved treatment for primary axillary hyperhidrosis. In this prospective study, two non-bioequivalent toxins: Botox (Allergan, Irvine, CA, USA)...
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Supplements
Identifying Natural Ingredients & Their Use in Skin Care
The dermatologic application of natural ingredients in skin care has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Research into the mechanisms and biochemistry of natural ingredients has lead to the...
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