Issue Archive
August 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 8
Original Articles
The Treatment of Actinic Keratoses with a Combination of 5-Fluorouracil and Imiquimod Creams
Background: 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and imiquimod creams are accepted topical therapies for actinic keratosis (AK). Both are associated with a prolonged course of treatment with an inflammatory response...
Read MoreVitamins and Minerals: Their Role in Nail Health and Disease
Nail health and appearance are global concerns. We investigated the use of biotin vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin A, retinoids, retinol, retinal, silicon, zinc, iron, ...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Handheld Self-Treatment Device for Hair Removal
Background and Objectives: Laser- and light-based methods for hair removal, though effective, are expensive and may be associated with adverse effects. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy and ...
Read MoreExcimer Laser for Psoriasis: A Review of Theories Regarding Enhanced Efficacy Over Traditional UVB Phototherapy
Background: Fiber-optically targeted ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy has been shown to clear plaques of psoriasis in a significantly fewer number of treatments and reduce overall cumulative UVB dose than...
Read MoreA New Combination Technique of Local Anesthesia for Full-Face Dermabrasion
We present a safer, more efficient, and more effective technique for full-face dermabrasion utilizing a combination of regional nerve block anesthesia, refrigerant spray cryoanesthesia, and local inf...
Read MoreA Novel Method to Inject Hyaluronic Acid: The Fern Pattern Technique
Nonanimal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA) has proven itself as one of the safest, most versatile dermal fillers with a high patient and physician satisfaction. The authors describe a novel techniq...
Read MorePilot Investigation of the Hydrating Effects of Topical Acne Medications
Topical therapies are effective in managing acne vulgaris but are associated with local adverse effects such as irritation and dryness. This 4-week pilot study compared skin hydration in 36 healthy a...
Read MoreEnhanced Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy after Fractional Resurfacing: Fractional Photodynamic Rejuvenation
Background and Objectives: Conventional ablative resurfacing is the gold standard for removing signs of cutaneous photodamage. Despite the excellent results one can achieve with this technique, it is...
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Features
Case Reports
Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Mafenide Acetate: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Burn patients with extensive involvement of body surface area (BSA >30%) represent a challenge in wound treatment. Multiple topical agents may be used for cleansing, barrier protection, and antimicro...
Read MoreTreatment of Locally Metastatic Melanoma: A Novel Approach
We report a case of an 83-year-old female with locally metastatic melanoma treated with imiquimod and tazarotene. The patient originally presented to our dermatology clinic with local metastases of m...
Read MoreMycosis Fungoides in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis during Infliximab Therapy
Immunosuppressive therapies, in particular cyclosporine, are known to induce the development of lymphoproliferative malignancies. In general, the lymphomas that occur in the setting of impaired immun...
Read MoreCombination of a New Radiofrequency Device and Blue Light for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease treated by physicians. Current topical and oral treatments may have shortand long-term negative consequences. Since radiofrequency (RF) energy has been s...
Read MoreRecalcitrant Rosacea Successfully Treated with a Multiplexed Pulsed Dye Laser
There are few treatments that address both papulopustular and telangiectatic components of rosacea. We present a case of rosacea that was unresponsive to treatment with antibiotics. We report the nov...
Read MoreRadiesse Nodule of the Lips from a Distant Injection Site: Report of a Case and Consideration of Etiology and Management
Radiesse was approved for cosmetic use by the US FDA in December of 2006. Prior to this approval it had been widely used off-label for a variety of areas including lip augmentation. With increased us...
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