Payvand Kamrani, Monica Boen, Sabrina G Fabi, Mitchel P Goldman
{"title":"From CO2 to Er:YAG: A Comprehensive Review of Laser Treatments for Rhinophyma.","authors":"Payvand Kamrani, Monica Boen, Sabrina G Fabi, Mitchel P Goldman","doi":"10.36849/JDD.8199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.8199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rhinophyma, a benign condition resulting in nasal sebaceous tissue hypertrophy, predominantly affects Caucasian males. There are numerous surgical and medical treatments for rhinophyma with varying degrees of success. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ablative therapies, highlighting our preferred treatment approach.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This review analyzes the evidence behind ablative lasers in treating rhinophyma, with a focus on the 10600 nm carbon dioxide (CO2) and 2940 nm erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both CO2 and Er:YAG have demonstrated efficacy in treating rhinophyma. CO2 laser ablation results in a higher incidence of scarring and hypopigmentation. Er:YAG has high water absorption, which results in less thermal damage, allowing for quicker healing and fewer complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Management of rhinophyma can remain challenging; however, ablative lasers are an effective treatment. Both laser types have promising outcomes, each with different advantages and complications. In particular, Er:YAG presents fewer complications compared to CO2 lasers. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):932-936. doi:10.36849/JDD.8199.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: VEHICLES ALWAYS MATTER.","authors":"Leon Kircik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the past several years, the field of acne treatments, which had been relatively unchanged, has welcomed a variety of innovations. From new molecules and mechanisms of action to previously implausible fixed combination products, prescribers have more topical treatment options than ever before.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review of Energy-Based Device Interventions to Treat Keloid Scars.","authors":"Hira Ghani, Alicia Podwojniak, Sasha Ghofrani, Isabella Tan, Rebecca Fliorent, Khalil Khatri","doi":"10.36849/JDD.8210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.8210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Keloids are thickened raised scars that develop due to injury and grow beyond the boundaries of their original wound, mostly affecting individuals with skin of color. This review explores the use of energy-based devices to treat keloids, both using laser monotherapy and in combination with other drugs. Laser therapy alone has shown efficacy in treating keloids. Combination laser therapy has better keloid reduction when administered with steroids, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), and verapamil. However, monotherapy has had less adverse reactions including dermal atrophy and local pain. Therefore, physician discretion is essential when considering treatment. This review highlights the efficacy of energy-based devices (EBDs), alone and in combination. It also reveals the need to have tailored approaches with patients. Further research is needed to develop more comprehensive treatment standards for keloids using EBDs alone or in combination. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):998-1002. doi:10.36849/JDD.8210R1.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suleima Arruda, Alyssa Swearingen, Zahyaa Elmadany, Neil S Sadick
{"title":"A Single-Center, Open-Label, Prospective Study of a 589/1319 nm Dual Wavelength Laser for the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation.","authors":"Suleima Arruda, Alyssa Swearingen, Zahyaa Elmadany, Neil S Sadick","doi":"10.36849/JDD.8196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.8196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Facial hyperpigmentation, characterized by the excessive production of melanin in the skin, is a prevalent dermatological concern affecting individuals of various ethnic backgrounds.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a multi-wavelength 589/1319 nm dual-pulse duration laser device for the treatment of hyperpigmentation Patients/Methods: A total of 17 healthy women (mean [SD] age of 43.4 [11.6] with skin phototype II-IV) were enrolled in this prospective, single-center study. Eligible participants received up to 3 treatments spaced 3 to 5 weeks apart with 2 follow-up visits at 4 and 12 weeks after the final treatment. Assessments included investigator ratings of skin quality, global aesthetic improvement, and hyperpigmentation. Safety and tolerability were monitored throughout the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant improvements in hyperpigmentation and skin quality were observed at the 2 follow-up visits from baseline in most patients per investigator assessments. Patient satisfaction was high, and treatments were safe with transient self-resolving side effects such as erythema.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Laser treatments using a dual-wavelength 589/1319nm device significantly improve facial hyperpigmentation in patients of various skin types. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):943-947. doi:10.36849/JDD.8196.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abbas Raza, Christine Dreis, Leon Kircik, Naiem T Issa, Robert Vince
{"title":"New Formulations of Acyclothymidine Dinucleosides Reduce Damaging Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation in an Ex Vivo Skin Model.","authors":"Abbas Raza, Christine Dreis, Leon Kircik, Naiem T Issa, Robert Vince","doi":"10.36849/JDD.8420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.8420","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The greatest risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. Among the three types of solar radiation (UVA, UVB, UVC), UVB rays are most commonly associated with skin cancer. UVB exposure promotes the formation of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs) in the DNA of cells in the epidermal skin layers, which can lead to mutations as DNA repair machinery attempts to repair the damage. These mutations can lead directly to skin carcinogenesis. Previous studies in animal and in human ex vivo skin models have shown that topical application of acyclothymidine dinucleosides protects DNA from UV-induced damage by preventing the formation of CPDs and helps initiate repair through the activation of DNA repair enzymes. Here we review the biological evidence leading to the development and formulation of ProteXidineTM (Topix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Amityville, NY), as a UV protective agent for topical human application. We also provide clinical data pertaining to four ProteXidineTM formulations (test materials 1-4) tested for their abilities to reduce CPDs in an ex vivo human skin tissue model. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):953-956. doi:10.36849/JDD.8420.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Swetha Atluri, Devea De, Caitlyn B Dagenet, Khiem A Tran, Rahul Masson, Jennifer L Hsiao, Vivian Y Shi
{"title":"Biologic Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding in Dermatology: An Evidence-Based Review.","authors":"Swetha Atluri, Devea De, Caitlyn B Dagenet, Khiem A Tran, Rahul Masson, Jennifer L Hsiao, Vivian Y Shi","doi":"10.36849/JDD.7816","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.7816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biologic medications have revolutionized the treatment of many dermatologic conditions. However, their use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is a subject of ongoing concern due to limited data on their safety in these populations. As the course of many inflammatory skin conditions is unpredictable during pregnancy and may worsen, biologics are important therapeutic tools for disease stabilization in this patient population. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of the gestational safety profile of biologics commonly used in dermatology and provide recommendations during pre-conception, pregnancy, and post-partum periods. We also examine fertility data, placental transfer of biologics, and postpartum immunosuppression/immunomodulation data. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):1010-1015. doi:10.36849/JDD.7816R1.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mark Lupin, Peter Bjerring, Anneke Andriessen, Jonquille Chantrey, Sabrina Guillen Fabi, Steven Liew, Cara McDonald, Qin Xiaolei, Stacy White
{"title":"INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Real-World Clinical Experience With a Neuro-Peptide Serum in Combination With Botulinum Toxin Type-A Injections.","authors":"Mark Lupin, Peter Bjerring, Anneke Andriessen, Jonquille Chantrey, Sabrina Guillen Fabi, Steven Liew, Cara McDonald, Qin Xiaolei, Stacy White","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We evaluated real-life experiences of a topical neuro-peptide serum containing 2% acetyl hexapeptide-8, 2% dipeptide diaminobutyroyl, 5% polyhydroxy acids (PHA), 5% niacinamide, and 1% laminaria extract (topical neuro-peptide serum [TNP-serum]). The TNP-serum works synergistically by stimulating 9 key skin biomarkers to reduce wrinkles and produce a skin-brightening effect. Here, we highlight the real-life experiences of 5 dermatologists and 2 surgeons, using an integrated skincare regimen consisting of botulinum toxin type-A (BTX-A) injection in conjunction with twice daily TNP-serum. Real-world cases provide evidence for combination treatments that may be used in cosmetic dermatology to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. TNP-serum appears to complement BTX-A injections to improve radiance, reduce fine lines, and reduce wrinkles in diverse patients. Incorporating TNP-serum into integrated skincare regimens may offer an additive effect to BTX-A injections and, ultimately, optimize patient results. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23:11(Suppl 2):s3-14.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of Mild to Severe Acne Vulgaris With a 650-Microsecond 1064-nm Nd:YAG Laser.","authors":"Nazanin Saedi, Thomas Griffin, Sara Kelly","doi":"10.36849/JDD.8171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.8171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective treatment of acne remains a challenge to dermatologists.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a 650-microsecond, pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser therapy for mild to severe facial acne vulgaris.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Human subjects of Fitzpatrick skin types I to VI with mild, moderate, or severe acne enrolled in the prospective, single-center study. Subjects received 5 treatments at 2-week intervals with the 650-microsecond, 1064-nm, pulsed Nd:YAG laser. Follow-up visits were 30 days and 90 days after the final treatment. At each visit, subject global assessments, lesion counts, investigator's global assessments (IGAs), and tolerability appraisals were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median percent reduction in lesion count was 48.15% after 1 treatment and 83.72% at treatment 3 and remained at 86.67% at 90 days. Sixty percent of subjects noted improvement after treatment 1, and most subjects noticed improvement on or before treatment 3. Median IGA values decreased rapidly to reach a plateau of 1.0 (almost clear) at week 6 and remained there at the 30- and 90-day follow-up. Ninety percent of subjects were slightly to highly satisfied after 3 treatments, and 90% slightly to strongly agreed that their acne treatments improved their self-esteem after 4 treatments. Anesthesia or skin cooling were not used, and adverse events were not observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The 650-microsecond, pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser has been proven to deliver long-lasting clearance of mild to severe facial acne vulgaris with high subject satisfaction and without adverse effects on skin types I to VI. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):957-964. doi:10.36849/JDD.8171.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.25% With Minoxidil 5% Versus Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in Treatment of Male Pattern Androgenic Alopecia.","authors":"Nazia Asad, Maria Naseer, Rabia Ghafoor","doi":"10.36849/JDD.7826","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.7826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) (male pattern hair loss) is the most common form of alopecia in men, affecting 30% of men by the age of 30 years and 50% by the age of 50 years.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the efficacy of topical finasteride 0.25% with minoxidil 5% versus topical minoxidil 5% alone in the treatment of male pattern androgenic alopecia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 164 male patients aged between 30 and 60 years, presenting with androgenic alopecia of more than 2 months duration, were included in this single-blind study conducted at the Department of Dermatology, JPMC, Karachi. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A (topical finasteride 0.25% with minoxidil 5%) and Group B (topical minoxidil 5% alone). Patients were followed up for 12 weeks, and hair regrowth was assessed at each visit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age in Group A was 33.99±5.97 years, and in Group B, it was 33.91±5.71 years. At baseline, the mean salt score was 1.8±0.7 in both groups. The efficacy of the treatment was significantly higher in Group A (86.7%) compared to Group B (69.1%; P=0.006).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combination of topical finasteride 0.25% with minoxidil 5% provides superior efficacy in the treatment of male pattern androgenic alopecia compared to topical minoxidil 5% alone. These findings support the use of this combination therapy as a potential treatment option for patients with androgenic alopecia. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):1003-1008. doi:10.36849/JDD.7826.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amreen Kanwal, Vincent Pecora, Mina Farah, Adam Friedman
{"title":"The Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser Hair Removal in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment.","authors":"Amreen Kanwal, Vincent Pecora, Mina Farah, Adam Friedman","doi":"10.36849/JDD.8627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.8627","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a multifactorial disease that presents with chronic cycles of inflammation, healing, and scarring and that elicits a profoundly negative impact on patient quality of life regarding self-image, fear of stigmatization, and social isolation. Patients commonly develop painful, odorous abscesses that evolve into draining sinus tracts and disfiguring scarring.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>While systemic medications and surgical therapies are often effective in reducing active lesion activity and inflammation, these therapies sometimes only provide modest success in the prevention of future recurrences and disease progression, warranting adjunctive therapies such as laser and light-based therapies.1 Herein, this systematic review has been conducted to assess the current level of evidence supporting intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser treatment for HS, with a focus on a decrease in the number of lesions with associated HS flares.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>GRADE assessments were performed using PubMed and Scopus. Of 428 studies identified, 10 studies (n= 235) evaluated IPL or laser hair removal treatment and their effectiveness in reducing HS flares.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant reductions in the overall count of inflammatory lesions were observed in all studies, with percentages ranging from 50% to 75%, and in some cases, achieving complete resolution. However, durations of disease remission varied.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results provide a moderate level of evidence supporting the effectiveness of IPL and laser hair removal as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of HS; however, further long-term studies are required to provide future guidance on the most effective treatment duration and intervals for sustaining disease clearance. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(11):926-930. doi:10.36849/JDD.8627.</p>","PeriodicalId":15566,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Drugs in Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}