Found 929 articles for: "acne"
Comparison of a Skin-Lightening Cream Targeting Melanogenesis on Multiple Levels to Triple Combination Cream for Melasma
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 270 | Copyright © March 2013
The safety and efficacy of a novel skin-lightening cream (SLC) with 4% hydroquinone (HQ), which additionally contains 4 skin-brightening actives, was compared with a triple combination cream (TCC) wit...
Read MoreComparison of Clindamycin 1% and Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel to a Novel Composition Containing Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, HEPES, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Dioic Acid in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 266 | Copyright © March 2013
This study evaluated the tolerance and efficacy of 2 facial skin products in subjects with acne using the following acne treatments: 1) treatment A, a combination of salicylic acid, capryloyl salicyli...
Read MoreEvaluation of the Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of an Over-the-Counter Acne Regimen Containing Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid in Subjects With Acne
March 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 259 | Copyright © March 2013
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a widely used over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne treatment often used in combination with salicylic acid (SA) to achieve better comedone control than that achieved with BPO ...
Read MoreRole of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgen-Stimulated Skin Disorders
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 30 | Copyright © February 2013
5α-reductase (5α-R) isozymes are ubiquitously expressed in human tissues. This enzyme family is composed of 3 members that perform several important biologic functions. 5α-R isozymes pl...
Read MoreRandomized, Controlled, Evaluator-Blinded Studies Conducted to Compare the Efficacy and Tolerability of 3 Over-the-Counter Acne Regimens in Subjects With Mild or Moderate Acne
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 180 | Copyright © February 2013
Background: Acne vulgaris is a common dermatologic disease that most frequently affects adolescents and young adults. Over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatment regimens are increasingly being used ...
Read MoreA Split-Faced, Observer-Blinded Comparison Study of Topical Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide and Adapalene in the Treatment of Asian Acne Patients
February 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 2 | Editorials | 149 | Copyright © February 2013
Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment vs Autologous Fat Transfer in the Treatment of Acne Scars: A Comparative Study
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 7 | Copyright © January 2013
Background: Acne scars present a highly challenging and frustrating clinical problem. Fractional CO2 laser treatment has led to marked improvement in scars, and fat transfe...
Read MoreLong-term Safety of Ketoconazole Foam, 2% in the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis: Results of a Phase IV, Open-Label Study
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 1 | Copyright © January 2013
Background: Ketoconazole foam, 2%, is approved in the United States for seborrheic dermatitis therapy in immunocompetent patients aged ≥12 years. While short-term trials have demon...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Features | 131 | Copyright © January 2013
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...
Read MorePipeline Previews
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Features | 128 | Copyright © January 2013
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 MoreNews, Views, & Reviews
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Features | 122 | Copyright © January 2013
Successful Short-Term and Long-Term Treatment of Melasma and Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Using Vitamin C With a Full-Face Iontophoresis Mask and a Mandelic/Malic Acid Skin Care Regimen
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 45 | Copyright © January 2013
Background: Treatment of melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is often challenging. No ideal short-term and long-term treatment is available. Vitamin C alone and in combinat...
Read MoreEfficacy of Early Initiation of a Gel Containing Extractum Cepae, Heparin, and Allantoin for Scar Treatment: An Observational, Noninterventional Study of Daily Practice
January 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 38 | Copyright © January 2013
Background: Contractubex® (Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany) is a gel containing extractum cepae, heparin, and allantoin with proven efficacy in the preven...
Read MoreComparison of Two Techniques Using Hyaluronic Acid to Correct the Tear Trough Deformity
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 80 | Copyright © December 2012
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) can be used to correct volume loss associated with periorbital aging.
Objective: To report and compare the efficacy and safety ...
Read MoreA New Treatment Regimen for Rosacea: OnabotulinumtoxinA
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 76 | Copyright © December 2012
Rosacea is a cutaneous condition with several clinical subtypes that are commonly seen in daily medical practice. There are many different treatment modalities for each of the physical findings associ...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Features | 1523 | Copyright © December 2012
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...
Read MoreGender as a Clinically Relevant Outcome Variable in Acne: Benefits of a FixedCombination Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%)Aqueous Gel
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1440 | Copyright © December 2012
Objective: There is an increasing interest in gender differences both in the pathogenesis and treatment of skin diseases. We investigate whether there were any treatment differences ...
Read MoreIn Vivo Antibacterial Effects of Tretinoin-Clindamycin and Clindamycin Aloneon Propionibacterium acnes With Varying Clindamycin Minimum InhibitoryConcentration Levels
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1434 | Copyright © December 2012
Objective: To quantify the antimicrobial effect of clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025% gel ...
Read MoreInflammatory Acne Management With a Novel Prescription Dietary Supplement
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1428 | Copyright © December 2012
Background: Inflammatory acne, particularly in postadolescent women, is increasing in incidence. The most effective therapeutic modality for treatment of this type of acne has been t...
Read MoreA Double-Blind, Randomized, Bilateral Comparison of Skin Irritancy Following Application of the Combination Acne Products Clindamycin/Tretinoin and Benzoyl Peroxide/Adapalene
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1422 | Copyright © December 2012
Background: The use of topical medications for acne vulgaris is often limited by their irritant properties. Newer...
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