Issue Archive
November 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 11
Original Articles
Advances in Laser Hair Removal in Skin of Color
Laser hair removal, previously contraindicated in patients with ethnically dark (phototypes IV-VI) or sun-tanned skin, is now recognized as a safe and effective method of permanent hair reduction in ...
Read MoreTreatment of Actinic Cheilitis by Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light Activation
Actinic cheilitis (AC), a common disorder of the lower lip, should be treated early to prevent progression to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of photodyn...
Read MoreIntense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation: A Histological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation
Background: The use of intense pulsed light (IPL) for facial rejuvenation had been the topic of many studies. However, few of them discussed quantitative changes in extracellular matrix pro...
Read MoreComparison Between Sequentional Treatment With Diode and Alexandrite Lasers Versus Alexandrite Laser Alone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Laser systems that are commonly used for the treatment of hirsutism include the ruby laser (694 nm), the diode laser (800 nm), the alexandrite laser (755 nm) and the Nd:YAG laser (1084 nm). The diode ...
Read MoreA Pilot Study Using Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) in the Assessment of a Novel Formulation for the Treatment of Melasma
Introduction:Melasma is a common pigmentary disorder caused by abnormal melanin deposits within the skin. Hydroquinone (HQ) is presently the most popular depigmenting agent, however the treatment of ...
Read MoreA Multiplexed 1,440 and 1,320 nm Laser for Treatment of Chronic Photodamage
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to quantify the safety and effectiveness of a multiplexed 1,440 and 1,320 nm fractionated laser for the treatment of chronic photodamage.
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Read More3D Mohs Surgery: A New Concept
Although Mohs surgery is considered a skin-sparing technique, when dealing with aggressive skin tumor that penetrates the deep tissues, the Mohs surgeon usually sacrifices uninvolved skin. We present ...
Read MoreThe Tower Technique: A Novel Technique for the Injection of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
A number of injection techniques have been described for the placement of hyaluronic acid fillers. Such techniques include, but are not limited to, linear threading, depot, fanning, and layering. The ...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Naftifine 2% Cream in the Treatment of Tinea Pedis
Objective: Naftifine HCl 2% cream (NAFT-2) is a topical allylamine antifungal agent under development in the United States. This randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, phase 3 trial evaluated ...
Read MoreA Review of the Chemopreventative Effects of Oral Retinoids for Internal Neoplasms
With the recent data showing that psoriasis patients are at higher risk for systemic malignancies, there is a growing awareness for the need to minimize cancer risks in psoriasis patients. Retinoids a...
Read MoreImiquimod: A Review of Off-Label Clinical Applications
The immunomodulatory characteristics and topical application of imiquimod (IQ), a toll-like receptor 7 agonist, have lead to extensive off-label therapeutic trials. Off-label use is not uncommon in d...
Read MoreHair Regrowth Following a Wnt- and Follistatin- Containing Treatment: Safety and Efficacy in a First-in-Man Phase 1 Clinical Trial
Research has shown the importance of follistatin, Wnt 7a, and wound healing growth factors on the stimulation of bulge cells and inter-follicular stem cells to induce hair growth. We have studied the ...
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Features
Resident Rounds Part I: Program Spotlight - The University of Louisville Dermatology Residency Training 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, hi...
Read MoreResident Rounds Part II:Highlights of Common Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
Resident Rounds. Part III: Erosive and Desquamative Syphilis Associated With Mucositis in the Setting of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
NEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS
Truth or Fiction: Risk Factors for Childhood Atopic DermatitisPsoriasis continues to be one of the most common and frustrating conditions that dermatologists and their patients face on a daily basis. Novel developments in basic science bring us closer than ever ...
Read MorePipeline 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 ...
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Case Reports
Q-Switched Laser Treatment of Amiodarone Pigmentation
A number of drugs can cause cutaneous hyperpigmentation through a variety of mechanisms. The pigment is comprised of dermal deposits of the drug and its metabolites, often combined with melanin and h...
Read MoreMultiple Facial Burns With the New Thermage CPT System
A 45-year-old man requested treatment with Thermage for skin tightening. He was treated with the new Thermage CPT system and received several facial burns due to failure of the dielectric membrane. It...
Read MoreMohs Micrographic Surgery for the Treatment of Cutaneous Lymphadenoma
Cutaneous lymphadenoma (CL) is a benign neoplasm commonly presenting on the head and neck of young and middle-aged adults. Complete surgical excision of CL is the treatment of choice and appears to be...
Read MoreBullous Pemphigoid After Herpes Zoster Vaccine Administration: Association or Coincidence?
The development of autoimmune disorders and an increase in autoimmune phenomena have been reported following vaccinations in a number of cases. Blistering skin disorders such as pemphigus vulgaris (PV...
Read MoreChloracne-Like Drug Eruption Associated With Sorafenib
Sorafenib is a chemotherapeutic agent primarily used to treat metastatic renal cell carcinoma. It is a multikinase inhibitor that blocks cell proliferation and angiogenesis. Numerous cutaneous side ef...
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