Recently added articles from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology:
The filler revolution: a six-year retrospective.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Wesley, Naissan O. ... ABSTRACT There are currently more than 20 FDA-approved fillers in the United States (U.S.), noteworthy considering that it was only six years ago that the first hyaluronic acid filler was approved. The pace of development of filler substances in the last few years has been ...
Treatment of severe alopecia areata with intralesional steroid injections.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Clinical report)
Oct 01, 2009; Chang, Kyung Hee ... ABSTRACT Background: Treatment of alopecia areata with intralesional steroid injection is generally recommended for people who have less than 50% scalp involvement. In a specialized hair loss clinic, the authors successfully treated patients with extensive alopecia areata (over ...
Cost effectiveness of Mohs Micrographic Surgery: review of the literature.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Tierney, Emily P. ... ABSTRACT Background: A number of treatment modalities are currently in existence for non-melanoma skin cancer, including microscopically controlled surgical excision (e.g., Mohs micrographic surgery [MMS]), traditional surgical excision, radiation therapy, electrodessication and ...
A single-center dose-comparison study of botulinum neurotoxin type A in females with upper facial rhytids: assessing patients' perception of treatment outcomes.(ORIGINAL ARATICLES)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Carruthers, Alastair ... ABSTRACT Background: Few studies evaluate patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Objectives: To assess the PROs of treatment with botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNTA) in upper facial lines; to evaluate two new PRO instruments. Methods: Prospective, randomized, ...
A stabilized 0.1% retinol facial moisturizer improves the appearance of photodamaged skin in an eight-week, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study.(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Tucker-Samaras, Samantha ... ABSTRACT Retinol is a cosmetic ingredient that is structurally similar to all-transretinoic acid, which has been shown to be effective in the treatment of photodamage. Since skin keratinocytes are reported to metabolize retinol to retinoic acid, investigators have hypothesized ...
Treatment of aging neck with Lipostabil[R] Endovena.(BRIEF COMMUNICATION)(Clinical report)
Oct 01, 2009; Rittes, Patricia Guedes ... ABSTRACT Background: The lower third of the face and neck have distinct changes that occur with aging: the lost of the perfect jaw line due to laxicity of skin and fat deposits associated with "turkey neck." Theses changes can be globally and drastically addressed with ...
Successful treatment of pemphigus vulgaris with etanercept in four patients.(Case study)
Oct 01, 2009; Shetty, Anjali ... ABSTRACT Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease characterized by intraepidermal blister formation. The treatment of pemphigus vulgaris is generally regarded as difficult. Corticosteroids, the drug class of first choice, often must be combined with steroid-sparing agents to ...
Incontinentia pigmenti: treatment of IP with topical tacrolimus.(Case study)
Oct 01, 2009; Jessup, Chad J. ... ABSTRACT Incontinentia pigmenti (IP), or Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome, is a rare X-linked dominant genodermatosis primarily affecting females. Although IP affects many organ systems, the hallmark feature of this disease is its characteristic cutaneous eruption along the lines of ...
The combined use of forced cold air and topical anesthetic cream for analgesia during the treatment of palmar hyperhydrosis with botulinum toxin injections.(Case study)
Oct 01, 2009; Patel, Rita ... ABSTRACT Background: Palmar hyperhidrosis is an uncomfortable condition that can severely affect a patient's quality of life. Injections of botulinum toxin have proven to be an efficient treatment modality, however the pain associated with palmar injections has limited the use ...
Delayed onset nodules from liquid injectable silicone: report of a case, evaluation of associated histopathology and results of treatment with minocycline and celocoxib.(Clinical report)
Oct 01, 2009; Beer, Kenneth ... ABSTRACT Although liquid injectable silicone is safe for the majority of patients treated, there are a few individuals for whom this treatment has been problematic. The problems that arise include migration and granuloma formation. In some instances the granulomas may arise ...
Nanotechnology in cosmetics and sunscreens: an update.(NEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Over the past two decades, nanotechnology has been pursued and developed at a rapid pace. In 1990, approximately 1,000 scientific publications on nanotechnology were published and over 200 nanotechnological patent applications were filed. (1) Cumulatively by 2002, ...
FDA approves poly-L-lactic acid for nasolabial folds.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Pipeline Previews brings to you information on the newest drugs and medical products as they become available to the dermatological community. This department may include additional information from the manufacturers, plus reports from physicians who wish to share their clinical experience ...
Hydrocortisone/acyclovir cream approved by the FDA.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The FDA recently granted approval for a hydrocortisone plus acyclovir cream (Lipsovir, Medivir AB) for the early treatment of recurrent herpes labialis. This cream intends to reduce the probability of development of ulcerative cold sores and to shorten the course of the herpes lesions. The ...
High-frequency radiowave system granted FDA clearance.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The FDA recently granted clearance for a non-ablative high-frequency radiowave technique used for the treatment of mild-to-moderate facial wrinkles and rhytids for skin phototypes l-IV and issued a substantial equivalence determination in response to the manufacturer's Section 510(k) ...
Safety warnings for botulinum toxin.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The FDA recently announced revisions for the prescribing information and the names of botulinum toxin products. Both Botox/Botox Cosmetic (Allergan, Inc) and Myobloc (Solstice Neurosciences, Inc) have incorporated these revisions which include a boxed warning which highlights the potential ...
Carvedilol and hypersensitivity.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The FDA recently authorized a safety labeling revision for carvedilol tablets and carvedilol phosphate extended-release tablets (Coreg and Coreg CR; GlaxoSmithKline). The labeling revision describes the risk of hypersensitivity reactions. According to the FDA, rare reports of ...
MelaFind application accepted.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. ("EOS") recently announced that its Pre-Market Approval (PMA) application for MelaFind[R] has been accepted for filing by the FDA. In addition, the FDA has confirmed that the PMA application will be accepted for expedited review and processing. ...
Twelve-month labeling approval for Evolence.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... The FDA recently approved a labeling supplement that includes efficacy and safety data through 12 months for Evolence[R], collagen-based dermal filler for the correction of moderate-to-deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. The approval was based on an FDA ...
A Study of acne treatment in children aged 9 to 11.(ACNE)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Clinical Trial Review is a JDD department 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 this information is available through ...
A study to examine the safety and efficacy of Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (YAZ) compared with placebo in the treatment of moderate truncal acne vulgaris.(ACNE)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital; Bayer. The purpose of this study is to find out if taking a birth control pill, YAZ, is safe and effective for treating acne on the trunk. YAZ has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate acne in women who ...
