11-2008 (November 2008)

Chemoprevention Utilizing ALA–PDT

JCAD Online Editor | November 30, 2008 | 0 Comments

Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses of Photodynamic Therapy Part three of a five-part series by Michael H. Gold, MD Medical Director, Gold Skin Care Center and The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Livedoid Thrombotic Vasculopathy Responding to Doxycycline Therapy

JCAD Online Editor | November 27, 2008 | 0 Comments

by Matthew S. Keller, MD; Jason Lee, MD; and Guy F. Webster, MD, PhD Department of Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Disclosure: The authors identified no conflicts of interest.

Moisturizer Allergy Diagnosis and Management

JCAD Online Editor | November 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Background: Moisturizers are used by patients with dry skin conditions as well as those with healthy skin to enhance and preserve the smoothness of the skin and to interrupt the dry-skin cycle. Moisturizers are generally considered safe, although skin reactions, such as allergic contact dermatitis from topical preparations may occur. Cosmetic products including moisturizers are among the main culprits of allergic contact dermatitis.

An Aluminum Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate-based Skin Barrier Protection Cream Used for the Management of Eczematous Dermatitis: A Summary of Completed Studies

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by James Q. Del Rosso, DO; Sanjay Bhambri, DO; and Brent Michaels, DO Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Disclosure: Dr. Del Rosso is a consultant to, speaker for, and performs research for Obagi Medical Products, Arcutis, Allergan, Coria, Galderma, Graceway, Intendis, Medicis, Onset, OrthoNeutrogena, PharmaDerm, Quinnova, Ranbaxy, SkinMedica, Stiefel, Triax, Unilever, and Warner [...]

Chemical Leukoderma Associated with Vicks VapoRub®

JCAD Online Editor | November 26, 2008 | 0 Comments

by Kathryn E. Boyse, MD, and Matthew J. Zirwas, MD The Ohio State University Medical Center, Division of Dermatology, Columbus, Ohio Disclosure: The authors identified no conflicts of interest. Abstract Chemical leukoderma is seen in a variety of clinical settings. We present a case of leukoderma associated with the phenolic derivative thymol found in a [...]

What is the Role of Benzoyl Peroxide Cleansers in Acne Management? Do they Decrease Propionibacterium acnes Counts? Do they Reduce Acne Lesions?

JCAD Online Editor | November 26, 2008 | 0 Comments

by James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD Dr. James Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD, is Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center; Clinical Associate Professor (Dermatology), University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada; and Associate Professor (Dermatology), Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, Nevada.