Journal of Drugs in Dermatology articles from May 2008

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology archives from May 2008

Skin cancer in skins of color.
May 1, 2008... Introduction In recent years medical healthcare professionals have made strides to raise awareness about skin cancer. Despite these efforts, the false notion that non-Caucasian individuals are exempt from this disease is still espoused by...

Clearance of basal cell and superficial squamous cell carcinomas after imiquimod therapy.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2008... Abstract The short-term and long-term outcomes of 108 patients with 122 nodular basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), morpheaform BCCs, or low-risk squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) treated with imiquimod 5% cream at a community-based dermatology...

The Roberts skin type classification system.
May 1, 2008... Abstract The Roberts Skin Type Classification System is a 4-part serial system that comprehensively identifies a patient's skin type characteristics, and provides data to predict the skin's likely response to insult, injury, and...

Herpes zoster in eastern saudi arabia: clinical presentation and management.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Herpes zoster (HZ), caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), initially produces chicken-pox, then the virus lies dormant in the dorsal root ganglia. The virus can reactivate after many years and results in HZ along...

Estrogen receptor expression in melasma: results from facial skin of affected patients.
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background and Objective: Melasma is a commonly acquired hypermelanosis of the skin due to various etiological factors, including pregnancy and oral contraceptives. Estrogen receptor expression in affected skin has not yet been...

Case reports: acute graft-versus-host disease after pediatric solid organ transplant.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a rare and life threatening complication after solid organ transplantation. The diagnosis can be made with clinical and laboratory evidence of skin, liver, or intestinal involvement. The role of skin...

Case reports: telepathology in Mohs micrographic surgery.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Intraoperative histopathology consultation during Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) with a dermatopathologist is advantageous in some cases requiring a clarification of a diagnosis but may be difficult because in comparison to the Mohs...

Case reports: multiple nonmelanoma skin cancers n a patient with epidermolytic hyperkeratosis on long-standing retinoid therapy.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is a rare genetic disorder of kcratinization. In childhood, patients are erythrodermic and have a compromised stratum corneum, replaced with generalized hyperkeratosis as the patients age. Treatment...

Case reports: idiopathic basal cell carcinoma in children.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common nonmelanoma skin cancer in humans, and is the most common malignant neoplasm among adults in the US. The peak incidence occurs in the seventh decade of life. Childhood onset of BCC is...

Case reports: Bowen's disease of the penis treated with topical imiquimod 5% cream.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Bowen's disease of the penis is relatively uncommon, but the prevalence has increased in recent years. Risk factors for penile squamous cell cancer include smoking, infection with human papilloma virus (HPV), immunosuppression,...

Case reports: fillers for postsurgical depressed scars after skin cancer reconstruction.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Traditional scar revision has addressed issues of thickness with intralesional corticosteroids, superficial contours with dermabrasion or laser resurfacing, and postrepair erythema with hemoglobin-targeted laser therapy....

Case reports: squamous cell carcinoma in situ arising in the setting of erythema ab igne.(Case study)
May 1, 2008... Case Report A 63-year-old African American male with a history of spinal injury and bilateral lower extremity paralysis presented with a long-standing rash on his left hand. A raw spot on his hand had been present for 1 year, but other...

Textbook of Dermatologic Surgery.(Book review)
May 1, 2008... Textbook of Dermatologic Surgery by Luigi Rusciani MD and Perry Robins MD Piccin Nuova Libraria S.p.A.; 2008 [euro] 379,000, 960 pages. ISBN: 9788829918980 Reviewed by James M. Spencer MD MS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dermatologic...

Skin Cancer.(Brief article)(Book review)
May 1, 2008... Skin Cancer by Keyvan Nouri MD McGraw Hill; 2007 $165.00, 800 pages. ISBN: 0071472568/9780071472562 Reviewed by Susan Weinkle MD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Skin Cancer, edited by Dr. Keyvan Nouri, is an excellent...

No nonsense dermoscopy: self-assessment.
May 1, 2008... This periodic column will help clinicians evaluate their own proficiency and gain new knowledge in the general principles of dermoscopy. To assess diagnostic skills, review questions 1 to 4- Answers and explanations are provided. ...

News, views, and reviews.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2008... TREATMENT FOR RAYNAUD'S: BEYOND CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS News, Views, and Reviews provides focused updates, topic reviews, and editorials concerning the latest developments in dermatoiogic therapy. . Raynaud's disease (RD), the...

Pipeline previews.(brief)
May 1, 2008... Pipeline Previews brings you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the der-Teratologic community, including additional information from the manufacturers and physicians who wish to share their clinical...

Clinical trial review.
May 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 pur goal to inform the reader of the up-to-date status of these drug trials before this...

Introduction.
May 1, 2008... Recent years have seen the development of new and creative approaches to skin rejuvenation, such as laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion. As with any period of growth and change, new strides can produce significant challenges, and these...

Treatment of postcryosurgery wounds with a trolamine/sodium alginate topical emulsion versus standard of care.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Actinic keratoses are commonly treated with cryosurgery, often causing a wound that may blister and crust. Proper wound care aids in better healing and patient satisfaction. Objective: To evaluate the use of a...

Trolamine/sodium alginate topical emulsion versus bacitracin/polymyxin b ointment in second-intention healing following mohs micrographic surgery.
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Second-intention healing (SIH) is a common and acceptable method of wound care following Mohs micrographic surgery. Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of a topical trolamine/sodium alginate...

Trolamine/sodium alginate topical emulsion versus petrolatum for healing after tattoo removal.
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Q-switched ruby lasers (QSRLs) can remove tattoos without scarring. The most common short-term sequelae, erythema and edema, may last up to 1 week after the procedure. A trolamine/sodium alginate emulsion (TAE), which...

Effects of trolamine/sodium alginate topical meulsion on microcomedone formation and dermal sensitization.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background: A topical trolamine/sodium alginate emulsion (TAE) promotes the healing of damaged skin. However, the repeated administration of any topical product increases the potential of contact dermal sensitization and...

The safety and efficacy of trolamine/sodium alginate topical emulsion in postlaserresurfacing wounds.
May 1, 2008... Abstract Background: Laser resurfacing is typically used to treat sun-damaged skin or to remove discolorations or scars, and is considered the gold standard for treatment of severe sun damage, rhytides, and dermatoheliosis. Side effects...