Issue Archive
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9
Original Articles
Understanding the Female African American Facial Aesthetic Patient
Background: The patient populations seeking facial aesthetic treatments is expanding in terms of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. While treatment of facial aging patterns among white women is w...
Read MoreATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid Injection) for Reduction of Submental Fat: Results From a 12-Month Open-Label Study
Background: ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid) causes adipocytolysis when injected into subcutaneous fat. Objective: Evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of ATX-101 for submental fat (SMF) reduction. ...
Read MorePractices in the Usage and Reconstitution of Poly-L-Lactic Acid
Background: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is increasingly used for a range of indications, from HIV lipodystrophy to gluteal augmentation; however, there is no clear consensus on appropriate product prepa...
Read MoreRecognizing Rosacea: Tips on Differential Diagnosis
Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory dermatosis with a variety of clinical manifestations. Rosacea primarily affects the central face, and includes papules, pustules, erythema, telangiectasias, pe...
Read MoreFacial Safe Zones for Soft Tissue Filler Injections: A Practical Guide
Objective: Vascular events are among the most dreaded complications of safe soft tissue filler injections. The aim of the present study is to present a practical guide for regional facial soft tissue ...
Read MoreInvention in Dermatology: A Review
Dermatologists are among the most inventive physicians, trained in the multiple disciplines of medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and dermatopathology. Many of the advances in dermatology prac...
Read MoreNovel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in an Asian Population
Background: Acne is a common problem among Asian adolescents and adults. Generally, Asian skin is more pigmented, with a higher risk of acne sequelae. Potential for skin irritation and dryness, as wel...
Read MoreAn Advanced, Physician-Strength Retinol Peel Improves Signs of Aging and Acne Across a Range of Skin Types Including Melasma and Skin of Color
Background: Facial chemical peels are highly sought after by patients with photodamage, acne, and melasma. An advanced, physician-strength superficial peel, containing 3% retinol with other firming an...
Read MoreAnti-Inflammatory Dose Doxycycline Plus Adapalene 0.3% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel for Severe Acne
Acne is primarily an inflammatory disease. Anti-inflammatory dose doxycycline (40mg: 30mg immediate release and 10mg delayed release beads) is approved for the treatment of rosacea but with demonstrat...
Read MoreRecommendations on the Use of Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid for Skin Laxity in Off-Face Areas
Injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biodegradable synthetic polymer that stimulates collagen production, leading to gradual volume restoration. The treatment of sagging skin in body areas is sti...
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Features
Biotin Alone or a Science-Driven Nutraceutical Multi-Targeted Approach?
It is with great fervor that I revisit the article published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology by Soleymani et al, titled “The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its...
Read MoreIntralesional Steroids for the Management of Periorificial Granulomatous Dermatitis
A42-year-old male with skin type I and a history of rosacea and eczema presented with crusting, erythema, and pustules distributed on the left oral commissure. Angular cheilitis was diagnosed and regu...
Read MoreFilling Up the Valleys
Man has tried and sought to erase wrinkles and scars for millennia. Sadly, however, the most effective and permanent techniques have fallen into disuse and neglect due to lack of training in universit...
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Read MoreImpact of Psoriasis on Women
Psoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory skin disease that can affect any part of the body. It is a highly visible condition with symptoms that include the appearance of red, thick, scaly patches o...
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Case Reports
Battling Neuropathic Scar Pain With Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) is a neurotoxic protein that prevents the release of neurotransmitters from presynaptic nerves and has shown promise in treating neuropathic pain. Recently, BTA has been u...
Read MoreDupilumab Treatment for Prurigo Nodularis and Pruritis
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a disease in which chronic scratching and picking of the skin due to intense pruritis results in papulonodules, notably in areas that are accessible to the patient. The patho...
Read MoreBotulinum Toxin in the Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Raynaud’s phenomenon is an exaggerated physiological response of blood vessels in the distal extremities to emotional stress and cold. It can be idiopathic or secondary to a connective tissue di...
Read MoreSuccessful Omalizumab Therapy for Bullous Pemphigoid Despite Transient Reaction
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare blistering skin disease that is commonly treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents. Here, we present a 74-year-old woman with severe BP following a le...
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