Issue Archive
December 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 12
Editorials
Unique Laser Techniques in Patients With Skin of Color
As the population of the world shifts to include more patients of skin of color than ever before, learning how to appropriately treat this patient population has become increasingly more important to ...
Read More
Original Articles
Safety of Tumescent and Laser-Assisted Liposuction: Review of the Literature
Background: Tumescent liposuction (TL) allows the removal of large volumes of fat with minimal blood loss or postoperative morbidity, excellent cosmesis, and a remarkable safety profile.
Objecti...
Read MorePolyacrylamide Hydrogel Differences: Getting Rid of the Confusion
Polymer hydrogels have been used for many years in European and Asian countries, and these products are often considered to be the same material in different packaging. This, however, is not the case....
Read MoreSelf-Reported Treatment Impressions and Satisfaction of Papulopustular Rosacea Patients Treated With Doxycycline, USP, 40 mg Capsules
Objectives: This survey program was designed to evaluate patients' experiences with doxycycline, USP, 40 mg capsules (30 mg immediate release, 10 mg delayed release beads, ORACEA®; Galderma Labor...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%-Benzoyl Peroxide 3% Fixed-Dose Combination Gel for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Study
Background: Topical fixed-combination therapy containing 1% clindamycin as 1.2% clindamycin phosphate (CLNP) and 3% benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is an effective treatment for acne vulgaris (acne).
...
Read MoreTreatment of Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Hand Dermatitis With Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% EF Foam: Results From an Open-Label Study
Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of clobetasol propionate 0.05% emulsion formulation (EF) foam in subjects with mild-to-moderate chronic hand dermatitis.
Methods: This was a single-c...
Read MoreThe Role of Inflammation and Immunity in the Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Background: Female pattern hair loss affects many women; its pathogenetic basis has been held to be similar to men with common baldness.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine t...
Read MoreIs Chronic Cutaneous Discoid Lupus Protective Against Severe Renal Disease in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Objective: The aim was to assess the level of systemic involvement and character of renal disease in patients with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus of the discoid lupus variety (hereafter referre...
Read MoreTreatment of Chronic Urticaria With Colchicine
Background: Chronic urticaria (CU) is a cutaneous disease that can be debilitating, difficult to treat, and sometimes life-threatening. Treatment with antihistamines is often ineffective. Immunosuppre...
Read MoreDrug Hypersensitivity in the Age of Electronic Medical Records
Cutaneous drug eruptions are a common adverse reaction to medication. Creation of a drug calendar that covers a two-week span prior to the onset of rash is useful to identify the culprit agent. Howeve...
Read MoreA Comparison of Cryotherapy and Imiquimod for Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: Lesion Clearance, Safety, and Skin Quality Outcomes
Background: There is limited direct comparative data on imiquimod versus cryotherapy to treat actinic keratoses.
Objective: Compare lesion response through 12 months post-initial treatment.
...
Read MoreComparison Between 1% Tretinoin Peeling Versus 70% Glycolic Acid Peeling in the Treatment of Female Patients With Melasma
Melasma is an irregular brownish pigmentation observed on the faces of young to middle-aged women, especially of Asian races, which may contribute to various emotional disturbances. Although not any f...
Read MoreRupatadine and Levocetirizine in Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: A Comparative Study of Efficacy and Safety
Background: Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria is difficult to treat due to its persistent debilitating symptoms. New generation anti-histaminics are first line treatment for this condition. The aim of this...
Read MoreEvaluation of a Prescription Strength 4% Hydroquinone/10% L-Ascorbic Acid Treatment System for Normal to Oily Skin
Introduction: A 4% hydroquinone/10% L-ascorbic acid treatment system aims to treat early signs of photodamage in normal to oily skin and help prevent further photodamage. The system also contains vita...
Read More
Features
Hair Findings Board Review
Case of Trichomycosis Axillaris and Erythrasma
News, Views, & Reviews
Manifestations and Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (Part II of II)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 informatio...
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 ...
Read MoreShort-Term and Low-Dose Oral FluconazoleTreatment Can Cause Stevens-JohnsonSyndrome in HIV-Negative Patients
Program Spotlight: University of Connecticut Dermatology Residency
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, hi...
Read More
Case Reports
Erythema Multiforme-Like Drug Reaction to Sorafenib
The authors present a case of erythema multiforme-like drug reaction to the multikinase inhibitor sorafenib. While considered targeted therapy, multikinase inhibitors have been demonstrated to have va...
Read MoreTreatment of Recalcitrant Generalized Granuloma Annulare With Adalimumab
Granuloma annulare is a benign, usually self-limited, dermatosis of unknown cause. Generalized lesions occur in approximately 15 percent of patients with GA and may cause mild to severe cosmetic disfi...
Read MoreVesiculobullous Variant of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma in a Caribbean Èmigrè
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) results from human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) type I infection and may present as a diverse array of cutaneous findings. Often these clinical manifestations...
Read More
