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Cost-Effectiveness of a Fixed Combination of Hydroquinone/Tretinoin/Fluocinolone Cream Compared with Hydroquinone Alone in the Treatment of Melasma
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 153 | Copyright © February 2007
Background: A once-daily fixed combination of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and fluocinolone acetonide (Tri-luma) is a newly available treatment for melasma.
Objective: To assess cost-effectiven...
Read MoreTruncal Acne Vulgaris: The Relative Roles of Topical and Systemic Antibiotic Therapy
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 148 | Copyright © February 2007
Information is limited on the management of truncal acne vulgaris. Survey results suggest that most dermatologists commonly prescribe oral antibiotic therapy when treating acne involving the chest an...
Read MoreComparison of 5% 5-Fluorouracil Cream and 5% Imiquimod Cream in the Management of Actinic Keratoses on the Face and Scalp
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 144 | Copyright © February 2007
It is timely to compare the efficacy and tolerability of 2 actinic keratosis (AK) therapies—5% 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream and imiquimod cream. Thirty-six patients with 4 or more AKs were randomly ...
Read MoreEfficacy of Microdermabrasion Preceding ALA Application in Reducing the Incubation Time of ALA in Laser PDT
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 140 | Copyright © February 2007
Topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and various light sources have been used to treat actinic keratoses and acne. Many of these regimens have required long incubation times due to the penetration qua...
Read MorePanfacial Botulinum Toxin Improves Patient Retention
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 131 | Copyright © February 2007
The injection of botulinum toxin (Botox®, Allergan, Irvine, CA) is the most common cosmetic procedure in the US. In the past 5 years, its use has climbed over 388%. In 2005, business development man...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Poly-L-Lactic Acid in HIV-Lipoatrophy and Lipoatrophy of Aging
February 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 123 | Copyright © February 2007
Background: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable filler used for the treatment of facial fat loss secondary to HIV and aging. The US FDA approved PLLA for the treatment of HIV lipoatrophy in Au...
Read MoreClinical Trial Review
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Features | 105 | Copyright © January 2007
Schools Of Pharmacology
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Features | 97 | Copyright © January 2007
Pipeline Previews
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Features | 92 | Copyright © January 2007
Washington Whispers
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Features | 86 | Copyright © January 2007
Laser And Cosmetic News
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Features | 83 | Copyright © January 2007
Selected Dermatoses in Children of Color
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 78 | Copyright © January 2007
Three conditions, erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP), granulomatous periorificial dermatitis (GPD), and Kawasaki disease (KD) are seen more frequently in children of color. EDP and GPD are benign a...
Read MoreSurgical Therapy of Acne Scars in Pigmented Skin
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 74 | Copyright © January 2007
Problem: Surgical therapy of moderate or severe acne scars in African-Americans, Hispanics, and other individuals with darkly pigmented skin. Challenges: Dyspigmentation in more darkly complected in...
Read MoreHair Removal with the 3-msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients with Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 60 | Copyright © January 2007
Background: Laser hair removal targets melanin in the hair shaft. The abundance of melanin in the epidermis of patients with dark skin color has always been regarded as hazardous due to the increased...
Read MoreCultural and Ethnic Differences in the Acceptance or Rejection of Liposuction Instrumentation Entrance Marks
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 56 | Copyright © January 2007
The acceptance of visible marks on the skin as a result of surgical procedures varies by the necessity of the procedure (ie, cosmetic or not) and by the cultural interpretation of those sequelae. As ...
Read MoreSoft Tissue Augmentation in Skin of Color: Market Growth, Available Fillers, Successful Techniques
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 51 | Copyright © January 2007
In recent years, people of color have become an increasingly important market force for the cosmetics industry. Product lines have been expanded to accommodate a broader spectrum of skin colors and m...
Read MoreComparison of Adverse Events of Laser and Light-Assisted Hair Removal Systems in Skin Types IV-VI
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 40 | Copyright © January 2007
Photoepilation, utilizing lasers and noncoherent light sources, is designed to irradiate as much of the follicular unit as possible, with melanin as the target chromophore. Wavelength absorption shou...
Read MoreInsight into Skin Lightening Cosmeceuticals for Women of Color
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 32 | Copyright © January 2007
The changing face of America highlights the importance of understanding dermatologic conditions of skin of color. Hyperpigmentation is the most common and distressing condition afflicting this unique...
Read MoreDermatosis Papulosis Nigra: Treatment Options
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 29 | Copyright © January 2007
Dermatosis papulosis nigra (DPN) is a very prevalent skin condition among certain ethnic groups, especially African- Americans and Afro-Caribbeans. The histology is not significantly different from t...
Read MoreSunscreen Use and Usefulness in African-Americans
January 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 19 | Copyright © January 2007
Sunscreen use in the African-American population is much less than in Caucasians. Its use in African-Americans varies based on factors such as sex, age, skin type, socioeconomic status, occupation, a...
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