All Articles tagged topical

• Review Article
  March 18, 2025 PDT
  Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review
  Jiwon ParkPeter Lio

  Patient-reported outcomes collect vital information about the impact treatments have on quality of life. This article reviews patient-reported outcomes from trials of complementary and alternative therapies for atopic dermatitis.

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• Perspective, Opinion, Commentary
  February 21, 2025 PDT
  Berberine from a Dermatologic Perspective
  Miranda AnPeter Lio

  Berberine’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties show promise in dermatology, offering a potential treatment for eczema, vitiligo, and more—while maintaining a favorable safety profile.

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• Case Study/ Case Series
  January 30, 2025 PDT
  Treatment of Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Series of 5 Adults
  Cynhia HsuPeter A LioOlivia Hsu Friedman

  A case series highlighting the utility of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating the challenging condition, topical steroid withdrawal syndrome.

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• Case Study/ Case Series
  November 06, 2024 PDT
  Topical Antibacterials in Dermatology: Novel Approaches and Emerging Therapies
  Sammer MarzoukSami KhanSufyaan SyedPeter Lio

  Antibiotics have revolutionized our lives. Bacteria are constantly evolving, leading to a need for innovative strategies to battle infection. This article discusses both established and novel approaches to topical antimicrobials.

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• Concise Communication
  August 23, 2024 PDT
  Online sentiment towards dermatologists in topical steroid withdrawal and psoriasis: an analysis of Reddit posts
  Courtney A ChauPeter Lio

  Reddit posts in both steroid withdrawal psoriasis expressed negative sentiment towards dermatologists, highlighting the need for building positive and collaborative patient experiences, which may lead to improved outcomes.

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• Review Article
  February 01, 2024 PDT
  An Integrative Approach to Treating Pruritus in Pregnancy
  Kripa AhujaPeter Lio

  Holistic regimens for pruritus are effective and safe in pregnancy. Integrative treatment should be incorporated with conventional treatments to maximize the alleviation of symptoms.

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• Review Article
  May 01, 2023 PDT
  Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review in a Specialty Center
  Kripa AhujaPeter Lio

  While not clearly established in literature, topical steroid withdrawal syndrome is an important entity to further characterize and clarify.

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• Review Article
  March 27, 2023 PDT
  The Role of Topical Probiotics for Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review
  Daniela FrankelPeter Lio

  The skin microbiome appears to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). What is the current evidence on the use of topical probiotics in AD?

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