Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Utility of Pulsed-Dye Laser in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Hailey-Hailey Disease
Hailey-Hailey Disease INTRODUCTION Benign Familial Pemphigus, or Hailey-Hailey Disease (HHD), affects intertriginous areas of the skin causing epidermal blistering and vesicles that coalesce into weeping and crusting plaques.¹ The loss-of-function mutation of the ATP2C1 gene causes a disruption in calcium homeostasis of keratinocytes. The resulting dysfunction in desmosomes and cell-cell adhesion causes acanthol …
Hailey-Hailey Disease
Author Q&A: YouTube Videos on Topical Steroid Withdrawal
topical steroid withdrawalThe 10 most viewed YouTube videos on topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) overall had low reliability and quality, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. The authors recommend dermatologists provide alternate, evidence-based resources for their patients, both in clinical practice and online, including YouTube. To find out more about the quality …
topical steroid withdrawal
JDD December 2023 Issue Highlights
Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), where cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of dermatology take center stage. This issue brings together a diverse array of original articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the editor and delves into the latest developments, therapeutic breakthroughs, and cl …
Eruptive Squamous Cell Carcinomas Following Treatment With Fludarabine
Eruptive squamous cell carcinoma JDD authors Mihir Shah MD, Jenna Wald MD, and C. William Hanke MD MPH present a case of a patient with eruptive squamous cell carcinomas following treatment with Fludarabine to highlight not only the risk of cSCC in CLL patients and the increased risk for atypical cutaneous malignancies after treatment with systemic therapies such as fludarabine, but also to discuss treatment options for this …
Eruptive squamous cell carcinoma
JDD November 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Topic: Lasers, Light Sources, and Devices
laser treatmentThe November 2023 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on lasers, light sources, and devices featuring the perfect mix original articles, case reports, letters to the editor, and brief communications. Straight from the Editor’s desk, check out this month’s issue highlights. ORIGINAL ARTICLES Interventions to Minimize Pain During Photodynamic Therapy With 5-Aminolevulini …
laser treatment