Journal of Drugs in Dermatology articles from September 2008

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology archives from September 2008

Erratum notice.(Correction notice)
September 1, 2008... Erratum Notice: For the article, "Evaluating the Tolerability and Efficacy of Etanercept Compared to Triamcinolone Acetonide for the Intralesional Treatment of Keloids," (J Drugs Dermatol. 2008;8:757-761), one of the authors was listed...

Natural look in volume restoration.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Filling and volumizing injection procedures are currently widely used for facial augmentation and re-establishing a youthful appearance. Aesthetic physicians have advanced from the practice of treating single lines and wrinkles...

Complications of soft tissue augmentation.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT The wide variety of dermal fillers presently available has revolutionized treatment options for patients seeking a refreshed appearance. Soft tissue fillers include both bovine and human collagens, the hyaluronans, calcium hydroxy...

Use of intradermal botulinum toxin to reduce sebum production and facial pore size.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Objective: Review the safety profile and subjective efficacy of intradermal botulinum toxin type A in facial pore size and sebum production. Design: Retrospective analysis of 20 patients. Results: Twenty consecutive...

Modified Welsh regimen: a promising therapy for actinomycetoma.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Background: Mycetoma has a worldwide geographical distribution which is extremely uneven; however, it is a common disease in India and responsible for causing significant morbidity. Treatment of this condition is often a challenge...

The safety and efficacy of fractional photothermolysis for the correction of striae distensae.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Background: Improving the appearance of striae distensae, particularly striae alba, has remained a challenge due to the limited availability of effective and low-risk treatment options. Fractional photothermolysis, a novel concept...

Reduction in facial photodamage by a topical growth factor product.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT A topical gel containing a proprietary mixture of over 110 growth factors, cytokines, and soluble matrix proteins secreted by human dermal fibroblasts was evaluated for safety and efficacy in the treatment of mild to severe facial...

Analytic quantification of the bleaching effect of a 4-hydroxyanisole-tretinoin combination on actinic lentigines.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Background: Solar lentigines represent a common feature of photoaging, particularly on the back of the hands. Bleaching agents are usually proposed to lighten the shade of the lesions. Methods: The study was randomized and...

Recurrent basal cell carcinoma discovered using positron emission tomography (PET) scanning.(CASE REPORTS)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT A lesion detected on a positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) scan localized to the skin and was determined to be a large, recurrent basal cell carcinoma. This case demonstrates the ability of PET scans to...

Association of angiokeratoma of the vulva with angioma serpiginosum.(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Angioma serpigionsum is a rare benign vascular disorder usually beginning in childhood. It is characterized clinically by multiple minute, bright red to purple, grouped macules and histopathologically by an ectatic dilatation of...

Porcine filler for facial lipoatrophy associated with human immunodeficiency virus treatment.(Case study)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Background: Facial lipoatrophy is a common problem for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The loss of subcutaneous facial tissue occurs in the cheeks,...

Effective use of topical amitriptyline hydrochloride 2.5% and ketamine 0.5 hydrochloride% for analgesia in refractory proctodynia.(CASE REPORTS)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Idiopathic proctodynia, an enigmatic pain syndrome affecting the perianal region, can be persistent, relatively refractory to treatment, and associated with considerable psychological distress. The authors present the case of a...

Cutaneous drug eruptions induced by sorafenib: a case series.(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Sorafenio, an epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor, is a novel treatment used for malignancies resistant to traditional chemotherapy. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are a family of 4 transmembrane tyrosine kinase...

Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis associated with darifenacin.(Case study)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis is most commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but may be induced by medications as well. Darifenacin is a muscarinic antagonist which was FDA approved for the treatment of...

Azithromycin as an alternative rosacea therapy when tetracyclines prove problematic.(Case study)
September 1, 2008... INTRODUCTION Rosacea is one of the most common conditions diagnosed by dermatologists, affecting 13 to 14 million Americans each year. (1) Treatment can pose a difficult dilemma, as this condition is not yet curable and patients are...

Rethinking squamous cell carcinoma: which are high risk, which could benefit from lymph node dissection, what's coming up in the future?(NEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS)(Report)
September 1, 2008... ABSTRACT Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are common skin cancers capable of metastasis. Determining which invasive SCCs are likely to recur or metastasize will help shape recommendations for clinical management. New prospective...

Pipeline previews.(FEATURES)(briefs)
September 1, 2008... Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatological community. This feature may include additional information from the manufacturers, plus reports from physicians...

Clinical trial review.(FEATURES)
September 1, 2008... Clinical Trial Review is a JDD feature designed to provide physicians with information on drugs undergoing clinical testing. It is our goal to inform the reader of the status of select drug trials relevant to the practice of dermatology before...