Found 926 articles for: "acne"
Prescribing Isotretinoin for Transgender Patients: A Call to Action and Recommendations
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Editorials | 106 | Copyright © January 2021
Case Scenerio: A 26-year-old patient presents to the dermatology clinic with severe nodulocystic scarring acne. The patient identifies as a transgender male and notes that he has been...
Read MoreAnalysis of Skin Color on the American Academy of Dermatology Public Education Website
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1236 | Copyright © December 2020
Access to health information online has resulted in increased internet use to !nd medical education resources.1,2 The United States (US) population is comprised of 60.1% Whites, 18.5% Hispa...
Read MoreNovel Recombinant Tropoelastin Implants Restore Skin Extracellular Matrix
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1166 | Copyright © December 2020
Background: Elastin is an essential component of the dermis, providing skin with elasticity and integrity. Elastin and other dermal components are gradually lost through aging, sun da...
Read MoreThe Role of Platelet Homeostasis in a Novel Topical PRP Formulation
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1215 | Copyright © December 2020
Background: Topical platelet-rich plasma (PRP) must demonstrate stability to insure biologic activity in aesthetic medicine.
Objective: The objective of this re...
Read MoreTime Intervals Until the First Return Office Visit After New Medications
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1226 | Copyright © December 2020
Introduction: Poor patient adherence to medications is common in dermatology and can result in negative health outcomes. A short interval until the first return office visit after sta...
Read MoreRacial Differences in Treatment Preferences of Acne Vulgaris: A Cross-Sectional Study
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 802 | Copyright © December 2020
Cultural and social constructs may influence a patient’s understanding of their acne vulgaris affecting treatment preferences and valuation. Understanding these differences can better equip heal...
Read MoreUpdate on Biotin Therapy in Dermatology: Time for a Change
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1264 | Copyright © December 2020
Biotin (vitamin B7 or H) is found in milk, nuts, egg yolks, cereals, supplements, synthesized by intestinal bacteria, and is required for gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis and amino acid catabolis...
Read MoreOptimizing the Trial Design for a Comparative Effectiveness Study of Spironolactone versus Oral Antibiotics for Women With Acne: A Delphi Consensus Panel
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1238 | Copyright © December 2020
For women with acne, their acne often persists into adulthood, with over 50% of women reporting acne between 20–29 years of age and over 35% of women reporting acne between 30–39 years of ...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Nature-Based Bakuchiol Anti-Aging Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1181 | Copyright © December 2020
Background: Patients with sensitive skin find topical retinoid use for anti-aging purposes challenging due to irritation. Bakuchiol, a meroterpene from the Psoralea corylifolia seed, ...
Read MoreWound Healing Treatments After Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing: A Review
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1050 | Copyright © November 2020
Laser resurfacing has progressed since the 1980s to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic indications with ever-evolving safety parameters. While laser technology has evolved to provide a more favo...
Read MoreSequential Treatment of Actinic Keratosis and Photoaging by Daylight PDT and Injectable NASHA Gel as Skin Booster
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1065 | Copyright © November 2020
Introduction: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common intraepithelial atypical proliferation of keratinocytes that might progress into invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
Metho...
Read MoreClinical Trial Evaluating the Long-Term Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization for Décolleté Rejuvenation
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1026 | Copyright © November 2020
Previous studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) for treating chest wrinkles; however, those studies followed subjects for only 180 days....
Read MoreTherapies for Psoriasis: Clinical and Economic Comparisons
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1101 | Copyright © November 2020
Background: Clinical and economic comparisons of therapies for plaque psoriasis are regularly updated following each new devel- opment in the field. With the recent availability of a ...
Read MoreChoosing the Right Partner: Complementing Prescription Acne Medication With Over-the-Counter Cleansers and Moisturizers
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1069 | Copyright © November 2020
Background: Acne is the most common dermatological disorder. An impaired barrier function in acne vulgaris has been reported, as well as decreased amounts of epidermal ceramides. Also...
Read MoreEffects of Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion on Quality of Life in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Acne
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1086 | Copyright © November 2020
Background: In two phase 3 trials (NCT03168334, NCT03168321), participants with moderate-to-severe acne had significant symptom improvements after 12 weeks of treatment with tazaroten...
Read MoreARTICLE: Oral Tetracyclines and Acne: A Systematic Review for Dermatologists
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | s6 | Copyright © November 2020
Oral tetracyclines are the most widely prescribed systemic antibiotic for acne. Synthesis of efficacy and safety of traditional and novel oral tetracyclines is highly informative to clinical practice....
Read MoreARTICLE: A Novel Antibiotic Just for Acne
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | s5 | Copyright © November 2020
Dermatologists consistently rank as the most frequent prescribers of systemic antibiotics, and one of the most common diagnoses for which we recommend these agents is acne vulgaris. Up to three quarte...
Read MoreFULL SUPPLEMENT: Targeted Antibiotic for Acne: A Path for Antimicrobial Stewardship
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Department | s11 | Copyright © November 2020
Dermatologists consistently rank as the most frequent prescribers of systemic antibiotics, and one of the most common diagnoses for which we recommend these agents is acne vulgaris. Up to three quarte...
Read MoreRemission of Refractory PASH Syndrome Using Ixekizumab and Doxycycline
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Editorials | 1124 | Copyright © November 2020
Red Deer Umbilical Cord-Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media Combined With Ablative Resurfacing of the Face
November 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1044 | Copyright © November 2020
Background: Laser resurfacing is the gold standard procedure for photodamage, but is not without downtime and risk. Use of periprocedural products containing stem cell conditioned med...
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