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Efficacy of a Soy Moisturizer in Photoaging: A Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled, 12-Week Study
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 917 | Copyright © September 2007
Serine protease inhibitors (soybean trypsin inhibitor [STI] and Bowman-Birk protease inhibitor [BBI]) found in soybeans have been shown to inhibit melanosome phagocytosis by keratinocytes via proteas...
Read MorePilot Study Using Topical Imiquimod 5% Cream in the Treatment of Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma after Initial Treatment with Curettage
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 910 | Copyright © September 2007
Background: Nodular basal cell carcinoma (nBCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy and studies assessing the use of topical imiquimod 5% cream as a monotherapy in the treatment of nBCC have resu...
Read MoreLong-Term Safety and Efficacy of a Unique Fixed-Dose Combination Gel of Adapalene 0.1% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 899 | Copyright © September 2007
Background: A unique, once-daily, fixed-dose combination gel with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide (BP) 2.5% has been developed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Objective: To evaluate the long...
Read MoreBipolar Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Dermatologic Imperfections: Clinicopathological and Immunohistochemical Aspects
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 890 | Copyright © September 2007
Background: Rapid progress in the technology for skin rejuvenation has allowed for shorter post-treatment times than ever before. An example of such technology is the radiofrequency (RF) device, whic...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab in Refractory Pemphigus: A Review of Case Reports
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 883 | Copyright © September 2007
Rituximab is a chimeric murine-human monoclonal antibody that targets the CD20 antigen found on B cells and results in rapid depletion of this cell population. It is indicated for patients with relap...
Read MoreCommon and Alternate Oral Antibiotic Therapies for Acne Vulgaris: A Review
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 873 | Copyright © September 2007
Acne vulgaris is an extremely common disorder affecting many adolescents and adults throughout their lifetimes. The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial and is thought to involve excess sebum, foll...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Features | 686 | Copyright © July 2006
Pipeline Previews
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Features | 684 | Copyright © July 2006
Washington Whispers
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Features | 680 | Copyright © July 2006
Laser and Cosmetic News
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Features | 678 | Copyright © July 2006
Solitary Subungual Neurofibroma: An Uncommon Finding and a Review of the Literature
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 672 | Copyright © July 2006
Background: Cholinergic urticaria is a form of physical urticaria triggered by a rise in core body temperature. Antihistamines are the mainstay of treatment; however, adequate symptom control can som...
Read MoreSuccessful Treatment of Porokeratosis with Topical Imiquimod in 2 Immunosuppressed Cases
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 668 | Copyright © July 2006
Porokeratosis is a group of cutaneous disorders of keratinization characterized by a predisposition to malignant transformation. The condition, which may be associated with immune suppression, is usu...
Read MoreSevere Refractory Cholinergic Urticaria Treated with Danazol
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 664 | Copyright © July 2006
Background: Cholinergic urticaria is a form of physical urticaria triggered by a rise in core body temperature. Antihistamines are the mainstay of treatment; however, adequate symptom control can som...
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma of the Nail Unit Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Superficial Multicentric BCC with Jagged Borders—A Histopathological Hallmark for Nail Unit BCC
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 660 | Copyright © July 2006
We present a case of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the nail unit with a special emphasis on superficial multicentric histopathologic type with jagged borders that was treated with Mohs micrographic s...
Read MorePrimary Mucinous Carcinoma with Direct Histopathologic Evidence of Lymphatic Invasion
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 655 | Copyright © July 2006
Background: Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin is a rare sweat gland neoplasm which occurs most commonly in the periorbital region. Although the tumor has a propensity for local recurrence and re...
Read MoreExtramammary Paget's Disease of the Penis and Scrotum
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 652 | Copyright © July 2006
A 64-year-old Chinese man presented to the Bellevue Hospital Center Department of Dermatology with a 2-year history of an enlarging mass in his suprapubic region, which measured 7 cm x 9 cm and invol...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of a New Once-Daily Topical Ketoconazole 2% Gel in the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Phase III Trial
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 646 | Copyright © July 2006
Background: The first gel formulation of ketoconazole has been tested in 2-week treatment courses. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new, once-daily, 2-week ketoconazole 2% gel trea...
Read MoreSimilar Effectiveness of Methyl Aminolevulinate and 5-Aminolevulinate in Topical Photodynamic Therapy for Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 642 | Copyright © July 2006
We report a case of a 34-year-old woman who received cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin, as treatment for mastitis. She subsequently developed a serum sickness-like reaction (SSLR) with a ...
Read MoreSoft Tissue Augmentation: A Review
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 630 | Copyright © July 2006
The continuing quest for the ideal dermal filler has led to an abundance of injectable agents. The ideal filler should be easy to manufacture, store, and administer. It should also be inexpensive, no...
Read MoreAlefacept in Combination with Ultraviolet B Phototherapy for the Treatment of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: Results from an Open-Label, Multicenter Study
July 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 623 | Copyright © July 2006
Combination therapy for moderate to severe psoriasis is often used to enhance efficacy and minimize treatment-related side effects; however, data are limited on combination therapy with the newer bio...
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