Found 929 articles for: "acne"
The Efficacy and Tolerability of Dapsone 5% Gel in Female vs Male PatientsWith Facial Acne Vulgaris: Gender as a Clinically Relevant Outcome Variable
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1417 | Copyright © December 2012
Background: Gender differences in skin and acne have been reported.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of gender on the efficacy and tolerability of dapsone 5% g...
Read MoreClindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Tretinoin 0.025% Gel for Rosacea: Summary of a Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1410 | Copyright © December 2012
Rosacea is a common, chronic, and poorly understood dermatological condition characterized by an inflammatory component composed of papules and pustules and a vascular component composed of flushing ...
Read MoreSingle-Center, Open-Label Study of a Proprietary Topical 0.5% Salicylic Acid-Based Treatment Regimen Containing Sandalwood Oil in Adolescents and Adults With Mild to Moderate Acne
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1403 | Copyright © December 2012
Background: A proprietary topical blend of salicylic acid and highly puri!ed sandalwood oil from Australia was used in this open-label study in adolescents and adults with mild to mo...
Read MoreAcne & Rosacea: Thinking Outside the Box
December 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1400 | Copyright © December 2012
The Effect of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Associated With the Multikinase Inhibitors Sorafenib and Sunitinib on Health-Related Quality of Life
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 61 | Copyright © November 2012
Introduction: The multikinase inhibitors sorafenib (SO) and sunitinib (SU) have shown benefit in a wide range of solid tumors. Although these agents are generally well tolerated, the...
Read MoreThe Optimal Filler: Immediate and Long-Term Results With Emulsified Silicone(1,000 centistokes) With Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1336 | Copyright © November 2012
Background: Silicone is one of the oldest and longest lasting of the dermal fillers. Microdroplet silicone injections have proven to be safe and effective. This paper describes how t...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Superficial and Deep Carbon Dioxide Fractional System in the Treatment of Patients With Skin of Color
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1331 | Copyright © November 2012
Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatments have become a standard for treating a myriad of skin concerns. One of the biggest challenges facing us in this regard is treating the vast number of p...
Read MoreFractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1274 | Copyright © November 2012
Laser skin resurfacing (LSR) has evolved over the past 2 decades from traditional ablative to fractional nonablative and fractional ablative resurfacing. Traditional ablative LSR was highly effective...
Read MoreMelanoma-Detecting Technologiesand Standard of Care
November 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 11 | Editorials | 1270 | Copyright © November 2012
The Effect of Combined Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment in the Treatment of Vitiligo: An Open, Uncontrolled Trial
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 52 | Copyright © October 2012
Background: Vitiligo is a frequent dyschromia characterized by achromic macules that reflect the absence of melanocytes. It affects 1% of the general population. Treatment of vitiligo is a chal...
Read MoreNews, Views, & Reviews
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Features | 1245 | Copyright © October 2012
Effectiveness and Safety of Once-Daily Doxycycline Capsules as Monotherapy in Patients With Rosacea: An Analysis by Fitzpatrick Skin Type
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1219 | Copyright © October 2012
Rosacea is often under-recognized or misdiagnosed in patients with skin of color (Fitzpatrick Skin Types [FST] IV-VI). Subtle clinical features and a low index of suspicion likely contribute to less f...
Read MoreThe Treatment of Inflammatory Facial Dermatoses With Topical Corticosteroids: Focus on Clocortolone Pivalate 0.1% Cream
October 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 1194 | Copyright © October 2012
Objective: Study results evaluating the efficacy and safety of clocortolone pivalate 0.1% cream in the treatment of adults, young children, and infants with inflammatory facial dermat...
Read MoreCLINICAL TRIAL REVIEW
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1136 | Copyright © September 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 MorePIPELINE PREVIEWS
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1133 | Copyright © September 2012
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 the...
Read MoreEffects of Oral Isotretinoin on Serum Folic Acid Levels
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 23 | Copyright © September 2012
Objective: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin disorders, and oral isotretinoin has widely been used as a treatment for severe and resistant cases in recent years. This article conside...
Read MoreMicrodermabrasion: Molecular Mechanisms Unraveled, Part 2
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 10 | Copyright © September 2012
Microdermabrasion (MDA) remains a common in-office procedure for many dermatologic practices. The procedure offers minimal downtime with a low incidence of side effects, making it a relatively desirab...
Read MoreSystemic Antioxidants and Skin Health
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1 | Copyright © September 2012
Most dermatologists agree that antioxidants help fight free radical damage and can help maintain healthy skin. They do so by affecting intracellular signaling pathways involved in skin damage and prot...
Read MoreAdjunctive Use of a Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 Containing Ceramide Precursor Improves Tolerability of Topical Tretinoin 0.05%: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Split-Face Study
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1104 | Copyright © September 2012
Objectives: To assess the benefit of adjunctive use of a SPF 30 moisturizing lotion in reducing local side effects associated with atopical tretinoin cream.
Methods:This was a rand...
Read MoreFiller Injections With the Blunt-Tip Microcannula
September 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 1098 | Copyright © September 2012
Background:Microcannulas with blunt tips for filler injections have recently been developed for use with dermal fillers. Their utility, ease of use, cosmetic outcomes, perceived pain, and satis...
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