Skin & Aging - ISSN: 1096-0120 - Volume 16 - Issue 4 - April 2008

Chief Medical Editor's Message: Finding a Job

By Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., and Phillip M. Williford, M.D., F.A.C.P.

This month, our Chief Medical Editor, Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., is joined by colleague Phillip M. Williford, M.D., F.A.C.P., with a special message to graduating dermatology residents pondering career options.

Editor's Message: Wound Treatment Advances: Let the Healing Begin

Larisa Hubbs,Executive Editor

Executive Editor Larisa Hubbs shares her thoughts on dermatology issues.

News and Trends: FDA Approvals - FDA Approvals and News

Legal Ease: Is It a Drug, Cosmetic, or Soap?

By Noah Scheinfeld, M.D., J.D.

In the second part of his series on cosmetic, drug and cosmeceutical claims, Dr. Scheinfeld, who is an attorney as well as a dermatologist, explains how products are generally classified for regulatory purposes as either drugs or cosmetics, while soap is in a class of its own.

Feature: Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Sarah L. Taylor, M.D., M.P.H., D.A.B.F.M.

Now that a significant percentage of patients are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine – known as CAM – it behooves their physicians to inform themselves about these approaches to better supervise their patients’ care.

The Cosmetic Clinic: Creating the Ideal Lip

By Kenneth Beer, M.D.

Clinical Tips: Clinical Tips

Section Editor: Benjamin Barankin, M.D., FRCPC

This month’s pearls from practicing dermatologists include a painless method of removing eyelid milia and tips on how to explain surgical risks to your patients in terms of everyday accidental cuts and bruises and why a Becker's nevus — which is not apparent at birth — is truly a birthmark.

Cover Story: Spotlighting the Top-10 Research Findings in Wound Care

By Robert Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D., and Adam Marcus, Contributing Editor

Dermatologist and wound care expert, Dr. Robert Kirsner, highlights timely wound care research that is most relevant to dermatologists.

Pliaglis: An Appealing Approach to Anesthesia

Wm. Philip Werschler, M.D., F.A.A.D., F.A.A.C.S.

With an innovative cream-to-peel formulation, this new topical anesthetic offers significant clinical benefits as well as novelty.

Exploring Aesthetic Interventions: Jawline Tuck for Neck Rejuvenation

By Emil Bisaccia, M.D., Liliana Saap, M.D., and Dwight Scarborough, M.D.

This month’s article describes a “tuck” procedure for rejuvenation of the lower face and upper neck.

Pharmacotherapy Update: Managing Chronic and Recurrent Eczematous Dermatosis

By James Q. Del Rosso, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.

The role of proper skin care combined with clocortolone pivalate 0.1% cream.

Derm Dx: What are These Erythematous Plaques?

BY Smitha Gowda, B.S., and Gary Goldenberg, M.D.