Issue Archive
January 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 1
Original Articles
Versatility of Azelaic Acid 15% Gel in Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris
Azelaic acid (AzA) 15% gel is approved for the treatment of rosacea in the US, but also has approval for the treatment of acne vulgaris in many European countries where it has demonstrated success. T...
Read MorePharmacoeconomic Analysis of the Treatment of Multiple Actinic Keratoses
Actinic keratosis (AK) is common and lesions may progress to squamous cell carcinoma. The choice of therapy depends mainly on 2 factors: the efficacy of therapeutic options and the number of lesions ...
Read MoreIn Vivo Determination of the Skin Atrophy Potential of the Super-High-Potency Topical Corticosteroid Fluocinonide 0.1% Cream Compared with Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream and Foam and a Vehicle
Purpose: Prolonged topical corticosteroid use is often associated with atrophic skin changes. This trial compared signs of skin atrophy related to 3 super-high-potency corticosteroids: fluocinonide 0...
Read MoreOral Erythromycin is Ineffective in the Treatment of Pityriasis Rosea
Background: Despite the availability of various medical treatments for pityriasis rosea, a large percentage of patients fail to achieve satisfactory results. Erythromycin is reported to be effective ...
Read MoreHealthcare Utilization and Costs of Patients with Rosacea in an Insured Population
Background: Rosacea is a chronic, relapsing dermatologic condition that affects an estimated 14 million people in the US. However, there is little data in the literature on the healthcare utilization...
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Features
Case Reports
Primary Cutaneous Cryptococcosis during Therapy with Methotrexate and Adalimumab
Primary cutaneous infection with Cryptococcus neoformans is uncommon, but can occur following an inoculation injury to the skin. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) is important in the immune respons...
Read MoreFractional Laser Resurfacing for Thermal Burns
Fractional resurfacing may be an effective treatment for burn scars because of its unique healing properties and depth of penetration. This case report shows the successful use of fractional resurfac...
Read MoreRadiation Recall Reaction Induced by Levofloxacin
We present a case of a 55-year-old female with breast cancer who developed radiation recall dermatitis (RRD) 3 years later after administration of levofloxacin. A vast majority of cases occur after a...
Read MoreAcneiform Eruption following Anti-TNF-a Treatment: A Report of 3 Cases
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) antagonists are used to treat many autoimmune disorders including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more recently, psoriasis. T...
Read MoreMultifocal Scalp Abscesses with Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis and Scarring Alopecia as a Complication of Scalp Mesotherapy
Over the past several years, there has been a growing interest in the treatment method termed mesotherapy. Marketed for nonsurgical fat melting, skin rejuvenation, and hair regrowth, this technique h...
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Supplements
Management of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
This supplement to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology was supported by a medical education grant from Graceway Pharmaceauticals....
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