Issue Archive
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12
Editorials
FULL SUPPLEMENT: Clinical Insights About the Role of Skin pH in Inflammatory Dermatological Conditions
Several aspects of the stratum corneum must be optimized for healthy skin function: stratum corneum pH, filaggrin, pH-dependent lipid processing, serine proteases, and the skin microbiome. These facto...
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Original Articles
Oral Polypodium Leucotomos Extract and Its Impact on Visible Light-Induced Pigmentation in Human Subjects
BACKGROUND: Visible light (VL) has multiple effects on the skin that currently available sunscreens do not protect against. Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE) has properties that may offer protection...
Read MoreTruncal Acne: A Neglected Entity
Truncal acne – acne vulgaris involving the chest, back, or shoulders – is thought to be present in more than half of patients with acne. Because the study of acne has been focused on the f...
Read MoreDiabetic Skin Changes Can Benefit from Moisturizer and Cleanser Use: A Review
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus (DM) associated skin changes, which may be the first sign of DM in undiagnosed patients. Frequently these patients present with dry skin, which may benefit from the use...
Read MoreTretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate and Severe Acne Vulgaris in Females: Effect of Age on Efficacy and Tolerability
BACKGROUND: While it is generally considered to be a disease of adolescence, acne affects an increasing number of adults, especially women. Although data exist on the use of retinoids in adult females...
Read MoreEvaluation of Efficacy of a Skin Care Regimen Containing Methyl Estradiolpropanoate (MEP) for Treating Estrogen Deficient Skin
BACKGROUND: Aging is a complex process due to the interplay of intrinsic factors (such as genetics and hormones) and extrinsic factors (including ultraviolet radiation and pollution). A significant ca...
Read MoreLearning Analytics to Enhance Dermatopathology Education Among Dermatology Residents
BACKGROUND: With the advent of digital microscopy, learning analytics can be leveraged to advance teaching of dermatopathology in dermatology residency.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the acquisitio...
Read MoreHispanic Tattoo Artists Could Provide Skin Cancer Prevention via Aftercare Instructions and Social Media
BACKGROUND: The incidence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in the Hispanic population has increased. Hispanics are more likely to present with advance-staged melanoma and worse overall prognos...
Read MoreDietary Lycopene Protects SKH-1 Mice Against Ultraviolet B-Induced Photocarcinogenesis
Lycopene, an acyclic hydrocarbon, non-provitamin A carotenoid, is a potent antioxidant with well-documented anticancer properties. In this study, we investigated the effects of dietary lycopene on sub...
Read MoreGene Expression Studies Pertaining to Extracellular Matrix Integrity and Remodeling: Nuances and Pitfalls of In Vitro Investigations
Anti-aging strategies using topicals with active agents demand validation and proof of efficacy. One investigation in this realm involves gene expression testing. This study undertakes gene expression...
Read MoreHistopathological Changes After Experimental Skin Resurfacing Using an Improved Fractional High-Power 1064-nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser
BACKGROUND: Several studies confirm microscopic changes in the cutaneous architecture following various rejuvenation techniques using non-ablative lasers Objective: To investigate the histological cha...
Read MoreThe Fate of Active Acne and Acne Scars Following Treatment With Fractional Radiofrequency
INTRODUCTION: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common skin disorder that may result in long-lasting acne scars. Techniques such as delivering fractional radiofrequency (RF) energy through miniature pins or nee...
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Features
The 5 P's of Pyoderma Gangrenosum
The diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is often difficult to establish based on a clinical presentation, which can mimic other dermatologic conditions. The formation of a mnemonic that incorporate...
Read MoreThe Impact of Submental Deoxycholic Acid Injections on Neck Surgery
To the Editor: Non-invasive procedures targeting the submental fat or “double chin” have undergone a surge in popularity....
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Case Reports
Methacrylate Polymer Powder Dressing for a Nasal Surgical Defect
The fusion of technology and medicine has led to the advent of advanced wound healing techniques that may be adapted to the management of surgical defects. Shortened duration of healing and ease-of-us...
Read MoreResponse of Lichen Planopilaris to Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a cicatricial alopecia that often causes permanent hair loss. Pioglitazone, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma (PPAR- γ) agonist, has demonstrated im...
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Supplements
ARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of Skin pH in Inflammatory Dermatological Conditions Introduction
There was a time in the not so distant past that when we were asked about skin care, we would advise any patient to “use a moisturizer.” This meant going to the local drug store and purcha...
Read MoreARTICLE: Skin Surface pH
The role of skin surface pH, also referred to as “acid mantle,” was described more than 90 years ago and due to developing insights has now returned into focus.1...
Read MoreARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of pH in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a prevalence of up to 25% of children and ranging from 2.1% to 4.9% of adults worldwide.1 AD has tripled since the 1950s, now ...
Read MoreARTICLE: Clinical Insights About the Role of pH in Acne
Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological disorder globally.1,2 Psychological and emotional distress due to acne, including poor self-esteem, social anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation ha...
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