Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

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Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Acne</span> Skin condition characterized by pimples

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. It primarily affects skin with a relatively high number of oil glands, including the face, upper part of the chest, and back. The resulting appearance can lead to lack of confidence, anxiety, reduced self-esteem, and, in extreme cases, depression or thoughts of suicide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Skin condition</span> Any medical condition that affects the integumentary system

A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Actinic keratosis</span> Skin disorder

Actinic keratosis (AK), sometimes called solar keratosis or senile keratosis, is a pre-cancerous area of thick, scaly, or crusty skin. Actinic keratosis is a disorder of epidermal keratinocytes that is induced by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. These growths are more common in fair-skinned people and those who are frequently in the sun. They are believed to form when skin gets damaged by UV radiation from the sun or indoor tanning beds, usually over the course of decades. Given their pre-cancerous nature, if left untreated, they may turn into a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Untreated lesions have up to a 20% risk of progression to squamous cell carcinoma, so treatment by a dermatologist is recommended.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pseudofolliculitis barbae</span> Medical condition

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a persistent irritation caused by shaving. It was first described in 1956.

The management of hair loss, includes prevention and treatment of alopecia, baldness, and hair thinning, and regrowth of hair.

<i>JAMA Dermatology</i> Academic journal

JAMA Dermatology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Medical Association. It covers the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment in medical and surgical dermatology, pediatric and geriatric dermatology, and oncologic and aesthetic dermatologic surgery.

Venereology is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the study and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The name derives from Roman goddess Venus, associated with love, beauty and fertility. A physician specializing in venereology is called a venereologist. In many areas of the world, the specialty is usually combined with dermatology.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thenalidine</span> Chemical compound

Thenalidine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties used as an antipruritic drug. It was withdrawn from the US, Canadian, and UK markets in 1963 due to a risk of neutropenia.

Karger Publishers is an academic publisher of scientific and medical journals and books. The current CEO is Daniel Ebneter.

The Dermatology Online Journal is a monthly open-access peer-reviewed medical journal that was established in 1995 by Arthur Huntley. It is published by the California Digital Library and covers all aspects of general dermatology. The current editor-in-chief is Barbara Burrall.

Prurigo pigmentosa is a rare skin condition of unknown cause, characterized by the sudden onset of erythematous papules that leave a reticulated hyperpigmentation when they heal. The condition has been associated with a strict ketogenic diet in case reports in the medical literature. It was first reported by Masaharu Nagashima in 1978. Research has shown that it may be caused by gut bacteria dysbiosis as a result of ketosis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Silicone granuloma</span> Medical condition

Silicone granulomas are a skin condition that occur as a reaction to liquid silicones, and are characterized by the formation of nodules.

Readily visible alterations of the skin surface have been recognized since the dawn of history, with some being treated, and some not. One of the earliest known sources documenting skin ailments is the Ebers Papyrus, a medical document from ancient Egypt dating to around 1500 BC. It describes various skin diseases, including ulcers, rashes, and tumors, and prescribes surgery and ointments to treat the ailments.

Irwin Mark Freedberg was an American dermatologist. He taught dermatology at Harvard Medical School, was Director of the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University, was the first chief of dermatology at Beth Israel Hospital, and was the George Miller MacKee Professor and Chairman of the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at the New York University Medical Center. He studied the protein keratin and keratinocytes.

Clinics in Dermatology is a medical journal published for the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology by Elsevier, addressing clinical treatment and care of skin disorders. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 2.470.

The American Journal of Clinical Dermatology is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal published by Springer Nature. The American Journal of Clinical Dermatology promotes evidence-based therapy and effective patient management within the discipline of dermatology by publishing critical and comprehensive review articles and clinically focussed original research articles covering all aspects of the management of dermatological conditions. The editor-in-chief is Kathy Fraser.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucius Duncan Bulkley</span> American physician

Lucius Duncan Bulkley was an American dermatologist and alternative cancer treatment advocate.

The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering dermatology. It was established in 1996 and is published by SAGE Publications in collaboration with the Canadian Dermatology Association, of which it is the official journal. The editor-in-chief is Kirk Barber. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2020 impact factor of 2.092, ranking it 46th out of 69 journals in the category "Dermatology".