Journal of Drugs in Dermatology articles from July 2008

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology archives from July 2008

Letter to the Editor-in-Chief.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... Dear Editor-in-Chief, I read with interest the article, "Oral Erythromycin is Ineffective in the Treatment of Pityriasis Rosea" by A. Rasi, L. Tajziehchi, and S. Savabi-Nasab (J Drugs Dermatol. 2008;7:35-38). Though this study and...

Phototherapy in the treatment of acne vulgaris.(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Achieving an effective management of acne vulgaris with minimal complications remains a difficult challenge for physicians. Moreover, the rise in antibiotic-resistant strains reduce the future usefulness of current...

Photorejuvenation using topical 5-methyl aminolevulinate and red light.(Clinical report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Photodynamic therapy has been proved to be effective in skin rejuvenation. Objective: To evaluate clinical efficacy and side effects of photodynamic therapy using topical 5-methyl aminolevulinate and red light for...

Efficacy of a novel combination of pneumatic energy and broadband light for the treatment of acne.(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Introduction: A novel photopneumatic platform (Isolaz, Pleasanton, CA), combining vacuum pressure with a broadband light source device has been designed to attack multiple targets for the effective treatment of acne. ...

Topical tacrolimus 0.1% improves symptoms of hand dermatitis in patients treated with a prednisone taper.(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Hand dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder for which systemic immunosuppressive therapy is often needed. Topical treatments could complement the use of systemic corticosteroids. Objective: To evaluate...

Trichoscopy: a new method for diagnosing hair loss.(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Videodermoscopy of hair and scalp (trichoscopy) is gaining popularity as a valuable tool in differential diagnosis of hair loss. This method allows viewing of the hair and scalp at X20 to X160 magnifications. Structures which may...

Skin directed therapy for Mycosis fungoides: A review.(Disease/Disorder overview)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a rare neoplasm of epidermotropic CD4 * lymphocytes and represents a majority of all cutaneous T cell lymphomas. Early stage MF is limited to cutaneous patches and plaques that can be treated with topical...

Diclofenac sodium 3% gel in the treatment of Actinic keratoses Postcryosurgery.(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Actinic keratoses are increasingly common skin lesions that are evaluated and treated by dermatologists on a daily basis. It is estimated that more than 90% of actinic keratoses in the US are treated by destructive...

Polyurethane dressing assisted epidermal suturing minimizes postoperative wound care.(CASE REPORTS:)(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract An exact vertical approximation of epidermal edges during wound suturing allows rapid reepithelialization of the sutured wound and may reduce scar formation. Over 20 patients have been treated with a unique suturing technique for...

Clinical management with efalizumab of a patient with psoriasis and comorbia vitiligo.(CASE REPORTS:)(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Although the precise pathogenesis is not known, vitiligo appears to be an autoimmune disease involving T cell-mediated melanocyte destruction. Efalizumab, a recombinant, humanized monoclonal antibody, targets T cells, the key...

New-onset psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient treated with Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) immunotherapy.(CASE REPORTS:)(Case study)
July 1, 2008... Introduction There are only a few reports in the literature describing cutaneous complications of intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) therapy. (1) A live attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis, BCG is a well-known and effective...

Chemowraps as an adjuvant to surgery for patients with diffuse squamous cell carcinoma of the extremities.(CASE REPORTS:)(Case study)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Managing patients with diffuse squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and actinic damage on their extremities is challenging because SCCs may be ill-defined, confluent, and only amenable to radical surgery. Diffuse actinic...

Xanthotrichla (yellow hair) due to selenium sulfide and dihydroxyacetone.(CASE REPORTS)(Case study)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Hair shaft discoloration has been documented to be caused by disease states, medications, and exogenous chemicals; After researching the literature xanthotrichia or yellow hair has been determined to be caused predominately by...

Sertraline-associated hair loss.(CASE REPORTS)(Case study)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Introduction: Many commonly prescribed prescription drugs such as dopaminergic therapies can cause temporary hair loss. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Its relative potency for dopamine reuptake inhibition...

Psoralen plus ultraviolet a-induced bullous pemphigold.(CASE REPORTS)(Case study)
July 1, 2008... Introduction Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) is used to treat an evergrowing list of skin diseases such as psoriasis, vitiligo, mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome, atopic dermatitis, lichen planus, polymorphous light eruption, and...

Medicated shampoos for the treatment of Seborrheic dermatitis.(SCHOOLS OF PHARMACOLOGY)(Report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract Seborrheic dermatitis is a common papulosquamous disorder of the skin, affecting 3% to 5% of the population. Dandruff, a less severe form of seborrheic dermatitis, affects a greater proportion of the population. The exact...

Vitiligo: nonsurgical treatment options and the evidence behind their use.(News, Views, and Reviews.)(Clinical report)
July 1, 2008... Background Vitiligo is a cutaneous depigmenting disorder characterized by the development of skin patches lacking pigment due to a loss of melanocytes. It affects approximately 1% of the world's population and while there is no variation...

Pipeline previews.(newest drugs and medical products information)
July 1, 2008... Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatological community. These features may include additional information from the manufacturers, plus reports from...

Clinical Trial Review.
July 1, 2008... Clinical Trial Review is designed to provide physicians with as much information as possible about drugs undergoing Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the up-to-date status of these drug trials before...

Introduction.
July 1, 2008... There has been an increased interest in the use of natural medicines over the past 10 to 15 years. Many of these natural medicines have a long history in traditional and folk medicine, including products used specifically for the topical...

Topical vitamins.
July 1, 2008... Abstract Vitamins are a natural constituent of human skin and are part of a system of antioxidants that protect the skin from oxidative stress. There has been an increased interest in the use of natural antioxidants such as vitamins to...

Natural antioxidants.
July 1, 2008... Abstract The constant exposure of the skin to oxidative stress results in damage to cellular DNA and cell membrane lipids and proteins. To combat this problem, the skin contains a number of antioxidants that protect against oxidative...

Anti-inflammatory ingredients.(Clinical report)
July 1, 2008... Abstract There is a growing public awareness and concern among individuals regarding the condition of their skin, with a concomitant desire to use natural products to treat skin conditions. The increased interest in these products has...