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Understanding the Complexities of the Stratum Corneum: Considerations and Strategies for Skin Barrier Maintenance Continuing Education Article Series
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Department | 13 | Copyright © January 2017
As the rst point of contact with a potentially drying external environment, the primary function of the stratum corneum (SC) is to limit evaporative water loss from the aqueous interior. Yet this is ...
Read MoreSpotlight on the Use of Nitric Oxide in Dermatology
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Department | 1 | Copyright © January 2017
Nitric oxide (NO) is a diatomic gas that is synthesized within and released by multiple host cell types functioning to provide a variety of physiologic and homeostatic effects. Nitric oxide exhibits a...
Read MoreSpotlight on the Use of Nitric Oxide in Dermatology: What Is It? What Does It Do? Can It Become an Important Addition to the Therapeutic Armamentarium for Skin Disease?
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 4 | Copyright © January 2017
Nitric oxide (NO) is a diatomic gas that is synthesized within and released by multiple host cell types functioning to provide a variety of physiologic and homeostatic effects. Nitric oxide exhibits a...
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Nitric Oxide for Therapeutic Application in Dermatology
January 2017 | Volume 16 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 3 | Copyright © January 2017
Evidence-Based Skincare: The Importance of Offering Moisturization, Relief, and Protection in Common Skin Disorders
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Department | 75 | Copyright © November 2016
The purpose of this supplement is to provide both the biological basis and clinical impact of several targeted products aimed at specific physiologic and pathologic states including aging skin, diaper...
Read MoreEfficacy of a Skin Condition-Adapted Solution for Xerosis and Itch Relief Associated With Aging
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 91 | Copyright © November 2016
In recent decades, the stratum corneum (SC), has been recognized for its multifunctional role in maintaining the homeostasis of the human epidermal barrier. A better understanding of the SC’s ab...
Read MoreRapid Improvement and Protective Effects of an Almond Oil-Based Ointment for Diaper Dermatitis
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 86 | Copyright © November 2016
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Newborns and babies are at risk of developing diaper dermatitis due to constant occlusion and exposure to irritants such as urine and feces. The aim of this study was to e...
Read MoreEfficacy of a Hand Regimen in Skin Barrier Protection in Individuals With Occupational Irritant Contact Dermatitis
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 81 | Copyright © November 2016
BACKGROUND: Occupational irritant contact dermatitis (OICD) is a dif cult and hard to manage condition. It occurs more frequently in certain occupations where contact with harsh chemicals, use of alco...
Read MoreEfficacy of a Moisturizing Foam in Skin Barrier Regeneration and Itch Relief in Subjects Prone to Atopic Dermatitis
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 77 | Copyright © November 2016
INTRODUCTION: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by impaired epidermal barrier with increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Scratching further compromises skin integrity, contributing to a cy...
Read MoreEvidence-Based Skincare: The Importance of Offering Moisturization, Relief, and Protection in Common Skin Disorders
November 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 11 | Supplement Individual Articles | 76 | Copyright © November 2016
Extracellular Matrix Modulation: Optimizing Skin Care and Rejuvenation Procedures
April 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 4 | Department | 64 | Copyright © April 2016
Similar to how the chronic wound healing process requires wound bed preparation before therapeutic intervention, treatment of chronic aging of the skin would likely benefit from a “skin bed prep...
Read MoreExtracellular Matrix Modulation: Optimizing Skin Care and Rejuvenation Procedures
April 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | 63 | Copyright © April 2016
Normal aging and photoaging of the skin are chronic processes that progress gradually. The extracellular matrix (ECM), constituting over 70% of the skin, is the central hub for repair and regeneration...
Read MoreAdvances in Tinea Pedis Management
February 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 2 | Department | 41 | Copyright © February 2016
This supplement explores the microbiology of topical antifungal drugs, the science behind vehicle formulations and delivery systems, and the data on topical treatment efficacy. Armed with this knowled...
Read MoreThe Role of Naftifine HCl 2% Gel and Cream in Treating Moccasin Tinea Pedis
February 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 56 | Copyright © February 2016
In recent years, new topical antifungals have emerged for the treatment and management of tinea pedis, but all have been investigated and approved for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis. Moccas...
Read MoreMycological Considerations in the Topical Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections
February 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 49 | Copyright © February 2016
Trichophyton rubrum remains the most common pathogenic dermatophyte in the United States, Europe, and industrialized Asia, although other species are predminant elsewhere. Candida albicans is the most...
Read MoreAdvancements in Topical Antifungal Vehicles
February 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 44 | Copyright © February 2016
The primary treatment for superficial fungal infections is antifungal topical formulations, and allylamines and azoles represent the two major classes of topical formulations that are used to treat th...
Read MoreIntroduction to Advances in Tinea Pedis Management
February 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 2 | Supplement Individual Articles | 43 | Copyright © February 2016
A New Approach in Topical Hyaluronic Acid: Going Beyond Instant Benefits to Restore Epidermal HA Homeostasis
January 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 1 | Department | 21 | Copyright © January 2016
Skin aging is a combination of multifactorial mechanisms that are not fully understood. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors modulate skin aging, activating distinctive processes that share similar molecul...
Read MoreInflammatory Acne Vulgaris: Current Concepts in Pathogenesis and Management
January 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 1 | Department | 1 | Copyright © January 2016
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory cutaneous disease and is the most common skin disease in the United States, affecting 80% of the population at some point in their lifespan. Because the pathoge...
Read MoreRejuvenating Hydrator: Restoring Epidermal Hyaluronic Acid Homeostasis With Instant Benefits
January 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 1 | Supplement Individual Articles | 24 | Copyright © January 2016
Skin aging is a combination of multifactorial mechanisms that are not fully understood. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors modulate skin aging, activating distinctive processes that share similar molecul...
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