Issue Archive
April 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 4
Editorials
Original Articles
Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris in a Hispanic Population: A Post-Hoc Analysis of Efficacy and Tolerability of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel
Background: Acne in Hispanics is an increasing problem, presenting unique challenges. Although combination therapy is now a standard of care in acne, concerns exist with the increased potential irrita...
Read MoreCultural Competence and Unique Concerns in Patients With Ethnic Skin
The projections of increases in the number of skin of color patients over the next several decades, necessitates expertise in cultural competence for health care providers. Acquiring competency begins...
Read MoreTop Dermatologic Conditions in Patients of Color: An Analysis of Nationally Representative Data
Background: Some dermatologic disorders are known to be much more common in patients of color, but the leading dermatologic disorders in patients of color have not yet been described on the basis of ...
Read MoreElectroplaning of Non-Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevi (LVEN)
Background: The non-inflammatory linear verrucous subtype of epidermal nevi (LVEN) although generally benign, can be aestheti- cally displeasing and functionally disfiguring to patients.
Object...
Read MorePsoriasis in African-Americans: A Caregivers' Survey
Background: Psoriasis is a common skin disease in Caucasians but less common in African-Americans.
Aims: Our aim is to evaluate caregiver opinions regarding the clinical presentations and treat...
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma in Skin of Color
Non-melanoma skin cancer most commonly affects Caucasians, and only rarely affects darker-skinned individuals. However, skin cancer in these groups is associated with greater morbidity and mortality....
Read MoreTreatment of Impetigo: Oral Antibiotics Most Commonly Prescribed
Background: Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial skin disease that is frequently seen in children. While data support the use of topical antibiotics for treatment, the medications actually pr...
Read MoreTreating Onychomycoses of the Toenail: Clinical Efficacy of the Sub-Millisecond 1,064 nm Nd: YAG Laser Using a 5 mm Spot Diameter
Background: Onychomycosis is a relatively common fungal infection. Current treatments have limited applicability and low cure rates. Recently introduced laser therapy has shown to be a safe and effec...
Read MoreEffect of Dietary Zinc and Phytase Supplementation on Botulinum Toxin Treatments
Purpose: To determine whether oral zinc supplementation might affect the efficacy and duration of botulinum toxin treatments.
Methods: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot stu...
Read MoreAn Open-Label Pilot Study of Naftifine 1% Gel in the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp
Topical antifungal treatment is a mainstay of therapy for Seborrehic Dermatitis (SD). Although the amidazole and ciclopyridine antifungals have been extensively studied, few clinical efficacy data are...
Read MoreDefying Consensus: Correct Sizing of Full-Thickness Skin Grafts
Background: Full-Thickness skin grafts are routinely used to reconstruct defects throughout the body. When planning the size of the graft, the surgeon usually copies a template from the defect and me...
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Features
Program Spotlight: The USF Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery 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 prog...
Read MoreSkin Disorders Associated With Monoclonal Gammopathy
Tumor Stage Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treated with Surgical Excision and Secondary Intention Healing
Psychology and Psychiatry in the Dermatologist's Office: An Approach to Delusions of Parasitosis
Most dermatologists will treat at least one patient suffering from delusions of parasitosis (DP) in their career.1 These patients are memorable not only for the peculiarity of their delusions and th...
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 th...
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
Treatment of Schamberg's Disease with Advanced Fluorescence Technology
Schamberg's disease (schamberg disease) is a pigmented purpuric dermatosis that is generally asymptomatic, however, Schamberg disease patients often seek treatment for aesthetic improvement. Many topi...
Read MoreTreatment of Generalized Vitiligo With Anti-TNF-α Agents
Background: Although the exact pathogenesis of vitiligo is not fully understood, it appears to be an autoimmune disease. It is hypothesized that tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) plays an impo...
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