Issue Archive
February 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 2
Original Articles
Early Improvement in Rhytides and Skin Laxity Following Treatment With a Combination Fractional Laser Emitting 2 Wavelengths Sequentially
Background: Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing remains the gold standard for the treatment of photoaged skin. Today, however, fewer patients will tolerate the postoperative downtime associated with the...
Read MoreReductions in Thigh and Infraumbilical Circumference Following Treatment With a Novel Device Combining Ultrasound, Suction, and Massage
Liposuction is the gold standard of body contouring procedures. Many patients, however, will not tolerate the invasiveness and subsequent recovery time associated with this procedure, despite the lik...
Read MoreFractional Photothermolysis
Dermabrasion in Our Practice
Liposuction is the gold standard of body contouring procedures. Many patients, however, will not tolerate the invasiveness and subsequent recovery time associated with this procedure, despite the lik...
Read MoreA Clinical Study of Topical Pyratine 6 for Improving the Appearance of Photodamaged Skin
Objective: Pyratine 6â„¢ has been shown to have antiaging effects in human skin cells. The purpose of this study is to determine the cosmetic efficacy and tolerance of topical Pyratine 6 (0.10%) ...
Read MorePhotopneumatic Technology for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Objective: Treatment of acne vulgaris with light sources necessitates multiple targets including Propionibacterium acnes and sebaceous glands. Traditional light sources such as blue light capitalize ...
Read MoreVisible Light Photopatch Testing of Common Photocontactant in Female Filipino Adults With and Without Melasma: A Cross-sectional Study
Background: Although consistently associated with sun exposure, melasma is common among sun-shy Filipino women who generally prefer to have lighter skin, use skin lighteners, regularly practice sun a...
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Case Reports
Treatment of Hyperkeratosis With Kerafoam Emollient Foam (30% Urea) to Assess Effectiveness and Safety Within a Clinical Setting: A Case Study Report
Ten patients enrolled in a single center, observational, prospective, open-label case study to assess the effectiveness and safety of a 28 day regimen with Kerafoam® 30% urea emollient foam for tr...
Read MoreLisinopril-induced Erythroderma in an 85-year-old Male
An 85-year-old male presented with a case of erythroderma secondary to lisinopril ingestion without a previous history of skin disease. While ACE inhibitors have been shown to elicit psoriatic erythr...
Read MoreFolliculotropic Mycosis Fungoids Responding to Bexarotene Gel
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (FMF) is an uncommon and potentially aggressive form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Phototherapy, radiotherapy, and systemic chemotherapy are the most commonly...
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Supplements
Skin Through the Ages: State-of-the-Art Options for the Topical Treatment of Acne, Photodamage, and Aging
This supplement to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology was supported by an independent educational grant from Obagi Medical....
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