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Pentoxifylline Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
PentoxifyllinePentoxifylline is a methyl-xanthine derivative traditionally used to treat symptoms of peripheral vascular disease and has emerged as a valuable therapeutic agent in dermatology for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at pentoxifylline, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of intermittent claudication and is …
Pentoxifylline
JDD Issue Highlights | March 2022
The March 2022 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, case reports, and editorials. With topics ranging from acne and psoriasis to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for scarring alopecia and racial differences and their impact on treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, we share this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s de …
Journal Review Series: April-June 2019
Journal Review SeriesNext Steps in Derm author, Dr. Anna Chacon, searched the journals so that you don’t have to! She reports on important take-aways from different dermatology journals for the months of April, May, and June of 2019. It is key to keep in mind that “important” is subjective and what is contained in this review is one person’s view of what should be remembered from these months of the literat …
Journal Review Series
Skin Lesion – Friday Pop Quiz 2/27
What would this lesion show histologically? A. A proliferation of basaloid cells with small ducts B. A grenz zone with a lot of inflammatory cells and globi C. Well formed tuberculoid granulomas in a linear pattern D. Scattered comedo-like cysts E. Acanthosis and neutrophilic infiltrate To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our …