07-2009 (July 2009)

Long-term Follow up of Diclofenac Sodium 3% in 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid Gel for Actinic Keratosis: One-year Evaluation

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Christopher Nelson, MD, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Darrell Rigel, MD, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York

A 6% Benzoyl Peroxide Foaming Cloth Cleanser Used in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Aesthetic Characteristics, Patient Preference Considerations, and Impact on Compliance with Treatment

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James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Abstract Objective: The study was conducted to evaluate the product attributes of a new benzoyl peroxide-containing foaming cloth cleanser and to compare the overall patient satisfaction of this product with two currently available benzoyl peroxide acne products (6% benzoyl peroxide cleanser and [...]

Pruritus: An Updated Look at an Old Problem

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Yvette A. Tivoli, DO, Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, Florida; bRichard M. Rubenstein, MD, Co-Director, Wellington Regional Medical Center Dermatology Program, Wellington, Florida Abstract Pruritus is among the most common dermatological complaints. The authors examine the pathophysiology of itch according to the most common mediators uncovered by researchers. They also discuss the encompassing etiologies, which include [...]

Immunohistochemistry in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Review of the Literature

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Novie Sroa, MD, Larisa Ravitskiy, MD—The Division of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio; Shannon Campbell, DO; Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Specialty Medicine, O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, Ohio Abstract Mohs micrographic surgery has become the “gold standard” for surgical excision of nonmelanoma skin cancers for maximal preservation of [...]

Actinic Keratoses: A Comprehensive Update

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Sherrif F. Ibrahim, MD, PhD; Marc D. Brown, MD University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Dermatology, Rochester, New York Abstract Actinic keratoses are common intra-epidermal neoplasms that lie on a continuum with squamous cell carcinoma. Tightly linked to ultraviolet irradiation, they occur in areas of chronic sun exposure, and early treatment [...]