Found 929 articles for: "acne"
Acne Information on Instagram: Quality of Content and the Role of Dermatologists on Social Media
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Editorials | 333 | Copyright © March 2022
While it is evident that many patients turn to social media for information about skin care, the quality and content of available information are not well characterized. In this study, we investigated...
Read MoreIn Vitro Rheology Predicts Improved Spreadability of Tazarotene 0.045% Lotion Versus Trifarotene 0.005% Cream
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 250 | Copyright © March 2022
Background: Intrinsic properties of vehicles used to deliver topical therapies can profoundly impact drug penetration, efficacy, patient acceptance, and treatment adherence. Therefore...
Read MoreUstekinumab in the Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Retrospective Study
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Editorials | 319 | Copyright © March 2022
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by the formation of recurrent abscesses in apocrine-bearing areas. In advanced stages, chronic inflammation leads to...
Read More2020 IDEOM Annual Meeting: Actinic Keratosis Stakeholders Survey Identifies Gaps in Research and Care
February 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 128 | Copyright © February 2022
This is a report of the survey results from the International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) actinic keratosis (AK) workgroup. The purpose of the survey was to compile a list of gaps within AK c...
Read MoreNonresponse and Progression of Diffuse Keloids to Dupilumab Therapy
February 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 197 | Copyright © February 2022
Th2 cytokines, including IL-4 and IL-13, have been shown to increase TGFβ, promoting fibrosis. A recent study showed keloid improvement in one patient after administration of Dupilumab, an IL-4 r...
Read MoreTreatment of Hyperpigmented Discoid Lupus Erythematosus With Jessner's Peel: A Case Report
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 92 | Copyright © January 2022
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and is categorized by well-demarcated, often hyper or hypopigmented macules or papules that gradually...
Read MoreConsumer Perspectives on and Utilization of Medical Cannabis to Treat Dermatologic Conditions
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 31 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Access to medical cannabis products (MCPs) has rapidly increased though literature on consumer behaviors and attitudes with regards to dermatologic use is limited.
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Read MoreEfficacy and Tolerability of a Double-Conjugated Retinoid and Alpha Hydroxy Acid Cream in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Blemish-Prone Skin
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 54 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Topical retinoids influence the rate of cellular turnover and improve skin clarity and photoaged skin. Consequent cutaneous irritation reduces adherence resulting in subop...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment and Reduction of Wrinkles: A Prospective Study
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 43 | Copyright © January 2022
Background: Fractional radiofrequency (FRF) technology has been shown in clinical studies to improve skin laxity, and to treat various skin conditions related to aging and alternate c...
Read MoreBeyond Liposuction: Evolving Applications for Tumescent Anesthesia
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 86 | Copyright © January 2022
Tumescent anesthesia was initially developed as a safer and more effective alternative to general anesthesia in performing liposuction. Today, it is used extensively for a wide variety of surgical pro...
Read MoreSUPPLEMENT INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Skincare for Cancer Patients in Scandinavia
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Supplement Individual Articles | ss4 | Copyright © December 2021
Preventive measures, earlier diagnosis, and markedly improved anticancer treatments have resulted in increasingly more patients living with or surviving cancer. Frequently cancer treatment-related cut...
Read MoreA Patient-Centered Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Flare Prevention
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1295 | Copyright © December 2021
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating skin disease characterized by painful dermal abscesses, subcutaneous inflammatory nodules, draining sinuses and hypertrophic scars. Prompt recog...
Read MoreEvaluation of Picosecond 755-nm Alexandrite Laser With a Diffractive Lens Array on Pore Size Reduction
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1302 | Copyright © December 2021
Objectives: Medications, lasers and light therapy have all been shown to transiently minimize pore size. Current research of the 755-nm Alexandrite picosecond laser (Cynosure, MA) on ...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Protective Complex Combined With 50% Glycolic Acid Peel: A Double-Blinded, Split Face, Controlled Study
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1336 | Copyright © December 2021
Background: Glycolic acid (GA) is a commonly used superficial peel with higher concentrations and lower pH levels leading to a stronger effect despite a higher risk of adverse effects...
Read MoreTumescent Anesthesia: A Brief History Regarding the Evolution of Tumescent Solution
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1283 | Copyright © December 2021
Tumescent anesthesia, initially developed as a safer and more effective alternative to general anesthesia in performing liposuction, is used extensively today for a wide array of surgical procedures p...
Read MoreSafe Use of Adapalene 0.1 % Gel in a non-Prescription Environment
December 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1330 | Copyright © December 2021
Background: Topical retinoids are the mainstay of acne therapy and, until 2016, were only available by prescription. The margin of safety (MOS) of adapalene for potential teratogenic ...
Read MoreOptimizing Outcomes With the 1550/1927 nm Dual Wavelength Non-Ablative Fractional Laser: Experienced User Recommendations
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1150 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Fractional laser treatment was introduced in 2004 as a non-invasive technique to treat sun-damaged and aging skin. Since then, numerous ablative and non-ablative photother...
Read MoreTherapeutic Approaches and Special Considerations for Treating Molluscum Contagiosum
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1185 | Copyright © November 2021
Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum) is a common skin condition, especially in children, yet treatment approaches by US health care practitioners vary widely. A dearth of clinical data from large, well-c...
Read MoreSingle-Center, Prospective, Double-Blind, Evaluator-Blind, non-Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial With a 1927 Nm Non-Ablative Fractionated Laser and Topical 0.05% Tretinoin Lotion for Facial Dyspigmentation and Photodamage
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1174 | Copyright © November 2021
Background: Dyspigmentation and photodamage are common concerns in patients who seek aesthetic consultation. A number of treatment modalities have been utilized to address this issue....
Read MoreAn Open-Label Pilot Study to Investigate Safety and Efficacy of Fixed Combination Tazarotene 0.045% and Halobetasol Propionate 0.01% Lotion for the Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis
November 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1191 | Copyright © November 2021
Up to 80% of individuals with plaque psoriasis have scalp involvement, which can have a significant impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. Despite advancements in psoriasis therapeutic...
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