Issue Archive
January 2015 | Volume 14 | Issue 1
Original Articles
Single Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Lightening Product With and Without Iontophoresis versus Tretinoin and Vehicle for Hyperpigmentation
BACKGROUND: Hyperpigmentation is a common concern and has many causes including lentigines and melasma. Currently available topical products for hyperpigmentation are limited by their potential for ir...
Read MoreClinical Evaluation of a Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Applied for Facial Augmentation
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers are widely used for restoring facial volume.
OBJECTIVE: A 24-week study evaluated clinical efficacy with HA.
METHODS AND MATERIALS: Included were 15 ...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-blind, Split-face Study Comparing the Efficacy and Tolerability of Three Retinol-based Products vs. Three Tretinoin-based Products in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Facial Photodamage
Retinol, has been shown to improve the appearance of photodamaged skin when applied topically, and is generally considered to be approximately ten times less potent than tretinoin. To assess this theo...
Read MoreOptimizing the Use of Topical Brimonidine in Rosacea Management: Panel Recommendations
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease with a complex pathophysiology that manifests with central facial redness with or without papulopustular lesions. Often, patients with rosacea present with a ...
Read MoreAnti-Inflammatory Activities of Colloidal Oatmeal (Avena sativa) Contribute to the Effectiveness of Oats in Treatment of Itch Associated With Dry, Irritated Skin
BACKGROUND: Oat (Avena sativa) in colloidal form is a centuries-old topical treatment for a variety of skin conditions, including skin rashes, erythema, burns, itch, and eczema; however, few studies h...
Read MoreBiological Properties of a New Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler: A Systematic Review
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers are effective and safe for correction of facial rhytides. A new volumizing HA filler, 20 mg/ml HA dermal filler (Juvéderm® Voluma®, Aller...
Read MoreEfinaconazole Topical Solution, 10%: The Benefits of Treating Onychomycosis Early
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate efficacy of efinaconazole topical solution, 10% in onychomycosis patients with early and long-standing disease.
METHODS: An analysis of 1655 patients, aged 18-70 years, ran...
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Features
Part II: Therapy in Psoriasis
Part III: Nail-Patella Syndrome
Message from the Editors
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Read MoreTherapeutic Update on the Treatment of Striae Distensae
Pipeline 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 Report
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 MoreDemonstration of the Biphasic Release of 0.1% Halcinonide Cream
Halcinonide in Halog Cream is formulated in a unique cream base that allows a biphasic release of this Class II steroid. Halcinonide in this product exists in two phases—a solution phase that is...
Read MorePart I: Program Spotlight: The University of Pittsburgh Residency Program in Dermatology
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 hig...
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Case Reports
Successful Botulinum Toxin (OnabotulinumtoxinA) Treatment of Hailey-Hailey Disease
Hailey-Hailey disease is a genetic disorder that affects flexural skin with scale, blisters, and maceration. Botulinum toxins have been previously used to treat Hailey-Hailey disease. Here, we present...
Read MoreEffective Treatment of Acne Scars Using Pneumatic Injection of Hyaluronic Acid
Acne scars remain a challenging condition to treat despite multiple currently available technologies.
This study evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of pneumatic injections of Hyaluronic A...
Read MoreNon-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections Following Cosmetic Laser Procedures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Skin infections are not uncommon after cosmetic laser procedures. Infection rates following ablative laser resurfacing procedures are reported to be as high as 7.6%, compared to 1.9% for fractional ab...
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