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The Recent Rapid Development of the Directed-Energy, Home-Use Device Sector

This article presents an overview of this exciting new technology category, the development of the industry, and future trends in at-home cutaneous…

Current Concepts in Aesthetic Laser Medicine: The 694-Nm Q-Switched Ruby-Laser

Quality-switched (q-switched) laser systems are the gold standard for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and tattoo removal. A frequently used…

The Aetiopathogenesis of Psoriasis in 2014: An Update

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease and its immuno-aetiopathogenesis has been extensively studied, using both human clinical samples and…

Primary Cutaneous Neutrophilic Disorders

The ‘classical neutrophilic dermatoses’ comprise a spectrum of disorders characterised by rash and neutrophilia. The defining histopathological finding…

Neutrophilic Dermatoses Revisited

The neutrophilic dermatoses (ND) comprise a group of heterogeneous disorders characterised by inflammatory skin lesions that histologically show an…

Skin pH in the Elderly and Appropriate Skin Care

The acidic skin surface pH (pHSS) plays a crucial role in the maintenance of a vital stratum corneum (SC) and an intact epidermal barrier.

Isotretinoin and Psychiatric Effects

Isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative that has been commonly used by dermatologists for the treatment of acne. Isotretinoin has many dose-related…

Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone: New Insights

Methylisothiazolinone (MI), along with Kathon™ CG (methylchloroisothiazolinone/MI), are widely used preservatives to prevent bacterial overgrowth in…

Gram-Negative Bacterial Toe Web Intertrigo

Gram-negative infection of the toe web space is less frequent than dermatophytes and yeasts, but it is more challenging, especially with the involvement…

EMJ Dermatology 2014

Welcome to the new edition of the European Medical Journal Dermatology. We have combined leading, peer-reviewed editorials with reviews from the European…