Issue Archive
April 2013 | Volume 12 | Issue 4
Original Articles
A Short Educational Intervention Measurably Benefits Keloid-Prone Individuals' Knowledge of Prevention and Treatment
BACKGROUND: The Internet is a commonly utilized health information resource that provides access to information of varying quality.
OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the use of the Internet as a ...
Read MoreKeloids: An Update on Medical and Surgical Treatments
Keloids are the result of an overgrowth of dense fibrous tissue that usually develops after healing of a skin injury. Despite their common occurrence, keloids remain one of the most challenging dermat...
Read MoreShave Frequency and Regimen Variation Effects on the Management of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
BACKGROUND: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is an inflammatory condition of the face with a clinical presentation of papules in the beard area with occasional pustules or hypertrophic scarring, all of...
Read MoreHair and Scalp Disorders in Ethnic Populations
Human hair has been classified into 3 major groups, as determined by ethnic origin. In these populations, significant structural and biochemical variations of the hair follicle and shaft are seen, as ...
Read MoreA Retrospective Chart Review to Assess the Safety of Nonablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing in Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV to VI
BACKGROUND: Laser resurfacing in patients with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes (SPT) IV to VI is associated with a higher risk of pigmentary alteration. There is a paucity of studies evaluating optimum tr...
Read MoreRetinoids and Azelaic Acid to Treat Acne and Hyperpigmentation in Skin of Color
In this review, we examine published data reporting the efficacy of pharmaceutical agents to treat associated postinflammatory hyperpigmentation commonly seen in skin of color. Retinoids and azelaic a...
Read MoreUndesirable Effects After Treatment With Dermal Fillers
BACKGROUND: Soft tissue augmentation is one of the most frequent techniques in cosmetic dermatology. Nowadays, there are a high number of available materials. Nonanimal hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of ...
Read MoreThe Efficacy and Tolerability of Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind Studies
BACKGROUND: Tazarotene 0.1% gel and cream are effective topical treatments for acne. Tazarotene foam, 0.1% was developed to provide an alternative, safe, and effective formulation.
OBJECTIVE: To...
Read MoreThe Therapeutic Effects of a Topical Tretinoin and Corticosteroid Combination for Vitiligo: A Placebo-Controlled, Paired-Comparison, Left-Right Study
BACKGROUND: Topical all-trans-retinoic acid (tretinoin) prevents skin atrophy induced by long-term use of topical corticosteroids, without abrogating their anti-inflammatory effects.
OBJECTIVE: ...
Read MoreA Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Estimate the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Nonsteroidal Cream for the Treatment of Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
This study was a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group pilot study of efficacy and tolerability of a nonsteroidal cream (Promiseb® Topical Cream; Promius Pharma, LLC, Brid...
Read MoreThe Therapeutic Role of Isotretinoin in the Management of Behçet's Disease: A Single-Blinded, Controlled Therapeutic Study
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the long-term remission efficacy and safety of isotretinoin in the treatment of Behcet's disease (BD).
PATIENTS and METHODS: This single-blind, controlled therapeutic stu...
Read MoreThe Effects of Filtrate of the Secretion of the Cryptomphalus aspersa on Photoaged Skin
BACKGROUND: Growth factors (GFs) are chemical messengers that regulate specific cellular activities such as cell proliferation and formation of the extracellular matrix. GFs may be derived from a vari...
Read MoreVitamin A and Its Derivatives in Experimental Photocarcinogenesis: Preventive Effects and Relevance to Humans
The 1925 classical observation that vitamin A deficiency leads to squamous metaplasia and epithelial keratinization, coupled with the later finding that excess vitamin A inhibits keratinization of chi...
Read MoreProtective Effects of a Topical Antioxidant Complex Containing Vitamins C and E and Ferulic Acid Against Ultraviolet Irradiation-InducedPhotodamage in Chinese Women
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to investigate whether a topical antioxidant complex containing vitamins C and E and ferulic acid can protect solar-simulated ultraviolet irradiation (ssUVR)-...
Read MoreA 12-Month, Prospective, Evaluator-Blinded Study of Small Gel Particle Hyaluronic Acid Filler in the Correction of Temporal Fossa Volume Loss
OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study is to examine the use and persistency of small gel particle hyaluronic acid (SGP-HA) filler (Restylane®; Medicis Aesthetics Inc, Scottsdale, AZ) in th...
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Features
Dermatologic Disorders in Skin of Color: Moving Toward a Better Understanding
Resident Rounds. Part I. Program Spotlight: The Southern Illinois University Division of Dermatology Residency Training Program
Resident Rounds is a section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residency training programs. Resident Rounds includes three sections: (1) a program spotlight, h...
Read MoreResident Rounds. Part II. Dermoscopy Pearls
Resident Rounds. Part III. Cutaneous Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Resembling Sarcoidosis
News, Views, & Reviews
Tattoo Removal: New Laser OptionsPipeline Previews
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 MoreClinical Trial Review
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 ...
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Case Reports
Novel Use of Topical Dapsone 5% Gel for Erythema Elevatum Diutinum: Safer and Effective
We present a case of an otherwise healthy 81-year-old gentleman with multiple asymptomatic, erythematous, indurated papules and plaques, ranging in size from 0.5 to 1.5 cm, involving the dorsal, later...
Read MoreCase Experience of 308-nm Excimer Laser Therapy Compatibility With PUVA and Oral Bexarotene for the Treatment of Cutaneous Lesions in Mycosis Fungoides
Little is known about the safety and effectiveness of excimer laser therapy when used in conjunction with other therapies in the treatment of mycosis fungoides (MF) lesions. We describe the use of adj...
Read MoreNew World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Obstacles in Initiating Treatment With Sodium Stibogluconate in 2 Travelers From Texas
New World cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is considered in the differential diagnosis for patients with nonhealing ulcers and a history of travel to high-risk areas. For patients at risk for progression ...
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