Importance of the field: Psoriasis is one of the most common human skin diseases. Topical
therapy forms the cornerstone in the management of mild-to-moderate psoriasis. Topical …

The Goeckerman regimen, consisting of the application of crude coal tar combined with
exposure to ultraviolet radiation, was formulated in 1925 for the treatment of psoriasis. While …

BACKGROUND: Phototherapy (broadband UVB (BUVB), narrowband UVB (NBUVB) and
heliotherapy) is commonly used treatment modalities for widespread psoriasis. Vitamin D3 …

The combination of etanercept, a tumour necrosis factor α inhibitor, with narrow-band
ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy has recently been reported to be effective in moderate …

Background Mastocytoses represent a heterogeneous group of stem cell disorders marked
by an abnormal hyperplasia and accumulation of mast cells in one or more tissues …

Background Noninvasive procedures for facial rejuvenation are becoming an increasingly
popular component of a comprehensive skin care regimen. Concurrently, many new …

Background Chronic plaque psoriasis is an immune‐mediated, chronic, inflammatory skin
disease, which can impair quality of life and social interaction. Disease severity can be …

Purpose: The combination of excimer laser and topical treatment has not been studied in
clinical trials. This within‐patient comparison study evaluates the response rates of plaque …

Acute and chronic inflammatory skin diseases are frequent in childhood and may be
hereditary or acquired. In this context, ichthyosis is rather a symptom than a defined disease …

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurring inflammatory condition of the skin that affects
approximately 2% of the western population (Nestle et al., 2009). The most common form is …