Issue Archive
November 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 11
Editorials
Original Articles
Methotrexate Test Dose Use and Frequency of Laboratory Abnormalities in Patients Initiating Treatment
Background: Recent guidelines within the dermatology literature have indicated that a methotrexate test dose may not be needed for patients at lower risk of toxicity. However, few clinical studies hav...
Read MoreNECASA II: A Practical Algorithm Integrating Skincare in the Management of Adult Female Acne in the Nordic European Countries
Background: Adult female acne presents challenges, including increased prevalence, distinct clinical manifestations, heightened skin sensitivity, treatment-related intolerance, and reduced treatment a...
Read MoreRotation Flaps: A Comprehensive Review of Designs and Practical Executions
Background: Rotation flaps are reliable pillars in reconstructive surgery that provide excellent cosmesis. They allow the recruitment of adjacent tissue with similar characteristics and redistribute t...
Read MoreElevated Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Fibrotic Skin Diseases: Insights From a TriNetX Cohort Study
Background: Identifying the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a cornerstone of preventive medical care. Despite its significance, limited research has explored ASCVD risk in in...
Read MoreVisualization of Topical Roflumilast Versus Vehicle using Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography in Healthy Skin
Background: Roflumilast is a topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor FDA-approved for treating plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) is a nove...
Read MoreMohs Micrographic Surgery in Female Genital Cancers: A Systematic Review
Background: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has shown promising efficacy in female genital cancers, including Extramammary Paget’s disease (EMPD), dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), squamou...
Read MorePerceptions and Recommendations for Sunscreen: A Cross-Sectional Survey of United States Dermatology Healthcare Providers
Background: The objective of this survey was to obtain feedback and insights from United States dermatology healthcare professionals on their perceptions of sunscreens. Methods: This cross-sectional ...
Read MoreCaffeine Supplementation and Hair: A Systematic Review
Background: While caffeine has been proposed to stimulate hair growth, its safety and efficacy remain unclear. This systematic review evaluates the effects of caffeine interventions on hair loss and g...
Read MoreExploring the Cardiovascular Impacts of Oral Nicotinamide: A Comprehensive Narrative Review
Background: Nicotinamide (niacinamide) is the water-soluble form of vitamin B3. Nicotinamide plays a crucial physiological role as a catalyst for various molecular reactions in the body and is a commo...
Read MoreNourishing the Skin: A Review of Diet's Role in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a complex skin condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Increasing evidence points to diet as a key contributor to disease severity through syst...
Read MoreAssessing Cutibacterium Acnes Susceptibility With Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel Use: Six-Month Analysis
Background: The only approved triple-combination acne treatment – clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide 3.1% (CAB) gel - demonstrated efficacy/safety in 12-week clinical tr...
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Features
The Impact of Dermatology Community Outreach Programs: Improving Health Equity Through Service
Background: DermmunityTM is a Los Angeles-based community service program established in 2020 at the University of Southern California Department of Dermatology to provide dermatologic education to lo...
Read MoreEthical Dilemma: Who Benefits From Calling an Atypical Junctional Melanocytic Proliferation a Melanoma In Situ?
Molecular Insights: Immune and Barrier Dysregulation in Seborrheic Dermatitis
Connecting the Plaques: Exploring the Link Between Dupilumab and Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
Case Reports
Treatment of Refractory Pruritic Dermatitis in the Setting of Primary Biliary Cholangitis and CREST Syndrome With Upadacitinib
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) can present with overlapping features of limited systemic sclerosis, commonly known as calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and te...
Read MoreManagement of Hailey-Hailey Disease With Ruxolitinib 1.5% Cream
Introduction: Benign Familial Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease [HHD]) is a rare chronic condition, with treatments focusing on managing disease symptoms. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 72-...
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Supplements
INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: The Dark Side of Oral Antibiotics: Adverse Events of Consideration in Dermatology
Antibiotics remain a cornerstone in the management of dermatologic conditions such as acne and hidradenitis suppurativa, underscoring the need for responsible antibiotic stewardship. This article expl...
Read MoreINDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Vehicle Matters: Triple Combo for Acne Vulgaris
Although data suggest that antibiotic use by dermatologists is decreasing, our specialty still has the highest rates of oral antibiotic prescribing across all fields of medicine......
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