Issue Archive
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7
Original Articles
A Randomized Study on PLLA Using Higher Dilution Volume and Immediate Use Following Reconstitution
Background: The reconstitution volume of a PLLA-containing injectable device has gradually increased in clinical practice, often in combination with adding lidocaine to the solution.
Objective: ...
Read MoreCommonly Used Over the Counter Therapies for Hair Growth in Skin of Color: An Evidenced-Based Review
Background: Given the immense psychosocial effects of hair loss as well as patient preference for treatment type, it is common for patients to turn to alternative medicine to improve their conditions....
Read MoreLifting and Toning of Arms and Calves Using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Field (HIFEM) Procedure Documented by Ultrasound Assessment
Objective: The HIFEM procedure demonstrates positive outcomes on abdomen and buttock. This multi-center study aims to investigate its effect on adipose tissue and muscle mass located in upper arms and...
Read MoreFixed-Combination Halobetasol Propionate and Tazarotene Lotion for Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color
Background: Few studies have examined topical psoriasis therapies in patients with skin of color. Fixed-combination halobetasol propionate (0.01%) and tazarotene (0.045%) lotion (HP/TAZ) was investiga...
Read MoreHair-Loss Perceptions and Treatment Expectations in Young People of Color
Background: While much research has been dedicated to hair loss in older patients, little has addressed hair loss perception and treatment expectations among young people of color (POC). This study ev...
Read MoreRacial/Ethnic Variations in Acne: Implications for Treatment and Skin Care Recommendations for Acne Patients With Skin of Color
Background: Acne vulgaris is among the most common dermatologic diagnoses observed, including skin color (SOC) populations. This project sought to help clarify the existing published data and provide ...
Read MoreA Novel Skin Moisture Management Strategy
An important function of skin is prevention of water loss. When the normal skin barrier breaks down, strategies to treat dry skin include occlusives and humectants. An important physiological process ...
Read MoreCharacterizing Dermatology Interest Groups (DIGs) in US Medical Schools: A Nationwide Survey of Student Leaders
Background: Dermatology is among the least racially/ethnically diverse medical specialties in the US Dermatology Interest Groups (DIGs). DIGs may play a critical role in addressing these disparities b...
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Features
Understanding the Potential Role of Abrocitinib in the Time of SARS-CoV-2
Choosing the Right Sunscreen in Communities of Color
Skin of Color Representation in Commonly Utilized Medical Student Dermatology Resources
Evaluation of a Skin of Color Curriculum for Dermatology Residents
The United States skin of color population is increasing. Consequently, the importance of skin of color education in dermatology residency programs will continue to grow. Previous data has shown a lac...
Read MoreDelayed Onset of Alcohol-Induced Flushing Following Chronic Topical Tacrolimus Application
Identifying Areas for Improvement in Remote Skin Cancer Management: Surveillance, Diagnostics, and Skin of Color
Supporting Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM) and non-UIM Trainees Applying into Dermatology: A Qualitative Analysis
Background: Recently, there have been calls to improve diversity among the dermatology workforce, with emphasis placed on the resident selection process and trainee pipeline. However, there is limited...
Read MoreImpact of Laboratory Work Up and Supplementation on Alopecia Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Chart Review
Evaluation of alopecia often includes laboratory testing for ferritin, thyroid stimulating hormone, vitamin D, and zinc as previous studies have found associations between non-scarring alopecia and vi...
Read MoreCost Trends of Hydroquinone and Other Dyschromia Treatments in the United States
Case Reports
Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris Treated With Pioglitazone: A Case Study and Literature Review
Importance: Pediatric lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a clinical variant of lichen planus (LP) that can lead to scarring hair loss without prompt intervention. While various therapies exist, intralesiona...
Read MoreHand Foot Skin Reaction Associated With Palbociclib
Palbociclib is one of three new small-molecule inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) approved for use in the treatment of hormone receptor positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth fa...
Read MoreTreatment Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp With Secukinumab
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS), also known as perifolliculitis capitis abscedens and suffodiens, is a form of neutrophilic cicatricial alopecia leading to irreversible hair loss.1 It pr...
Read MoreTreatment of Rhinophyma With Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing in a Woman of Color: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Rhinophyma is a disfiguring disorder that is characterized by an erythematous, hypertrophied, and inflamed lower two-thirds of the nose. Widely accepted as the severe form of acne rosacea, rhinophyma ...
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