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June 2024
Burden of Disease and Unmet Needs in the Diagnosis and Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Diverse Skin Types in Australia. Courtney A, Lopez DJ, Lowe AJ, Holmes Z, Su JC. J Clin Med. 2023 Jun 1;12(11):3812. doi: 10.3390/jcm12113812. PMID: 37298007; PMCID: PMC10253598.
Atopic Dermatitis Across Shades of Skin. Quan VL, Erickson T, Daftary K, Chovatiya R. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2023 Sep;24(5):731-751. doi: 10.1007/s40257-023-00797-1. Epub 2023 Jun 19. PMID: 37336869.
Psychological assessment of atopic dermatitis in Asia: a systematic review. Ishak N, Mukhtar F, Munawar K, Coudhry FR, Roy M, Jalal FA, Choi CS. Psychol Health Med. 2023 Jan;28(1):1-26. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2021.1971727. Epub 2022 Jan 10. PMID: 35000520. Systematic Review.
Comparative efficacy and safety of six photoelectric therapies for the atrophic acne scars: A network meta-analysis. Wang Y, Sun Z, Cai L, Zhang F. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2023 May-Jun;89(3):353-362. doi: 10.25259/IJDVL_572_2021. PMID: 37067138. Meta-analysis.
Fractional picosecond laser for atrophic acne scars: A meta-analysis. Li J, Duan F, Kuang J. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Aug;22(8):2205-2217. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15862. Epub 2023 Jun 13. PMID: 37310182. Meta-analysis.
Acne Vulgaris in Skin of Color: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness and Tolerability of Current Treatments. Pathmarajah P, Peterknecht E, Cheung K, Elyoussfi S, Muralidharan V, Bewley A. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 Nov;15(11):43-68. PMID: 36381183; PMCID: PMC9651155. Systematic Review.
Combination radiofrequency microneedling and carbon dioxide laser for acne scarring: A systematic review and retrospective case series across two centers. Mandavia R, Cariati M, Shahidi S, Spencer C, Somenek M, Lapa T. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Nov;21(11):5672-5679. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15276. Epub 2022 Sep 2. PMID: 35896510. Systematic Review.
Treatment of acne scars with fractional carbon dioxide laser in Asians: a retrospective study to search for predicting factors associated with efficacy. Fang F, Yang H, Liu X, Ding H, Yang Y, Ge Y, Lin T. Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Aug;37(6):2623-2627. doi: 10.1007/s10103-022-03528-w. Epub 2022 Feb 26. PMID: 35220459. Review.
Radiofrequency and Radiofrequency Microneedling in Skin of Color: A Review of Usage, Safety, and Efficacy. Syder NC, Chen A, Elbuluk N. Dermatol Surg. 2023 May 1;49(5):489-493. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003733. Epub 2023 Feb 23. PMID: 36826381. Review.
Combination radiofrequency microneedling and carbon dioxide laser for acne scarring: A systematic review and retrospective case series across two centers. Mandavia R, Cariati M, Shahidi S, Spencer C, Somenek M, Lapa T. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Nov;21(11):5672-5679. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15276. Epub 2022 Sep 2. PMID: 35896510. Systematic Review.
Treatment of acne scars with fractional carbon dioxide laser in Asians: a retrospective study to search for predicting factors associated with efficacy. Fang F, Yang H, Liu X, Ding H, Yang Y, Ge Y, Lin T. Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Aug;37(6):2623-2627. doi: 10.1007/s10103-022-03528-w. Epub 2022 Feb 26. PMID: 35220459.
Emerging topical therapies to treat pigmentary disorders: an evidence-based approach. Hu S, Laughter MR, Anderson JB, Sadeghpour M. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 Jun;33(4):1931-1937. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2021.1940811. Epub 2021 Jun 23. PMID: 34114938.
The CROWNing Event on Hair Loss in Women of Color: A Framework for Advocacy and Community Engagement (FACE) Survey Analysis. Hobbs LK, Brown S 3rd, Smith RJ, Salkey K, Harvey V. Cutis. 2022 Oct;110(4):189-193. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0631. PMID: 36446092.
Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Black Patients: A Systematic Review. Hai J, Meyer SN, Agbai ON. Cutis. 2023 Apr;111(4):186-190. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0750. PMID: 37289683. Systematic Review.
Review of traction alopecia in the pediatric patient: Diagnosis, prevention, and management. Afifi L, Oparaugo NC, Hogeling M. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Nov;38 Suppl 2:42-48. doi: 10.1111/pde.14773. Epub 2021 Aug 31. PMID: 34467569.
Health promotion interventions for African Americans delivered in U.S. barbershops and hair salons- a systematic review. Palmer KNB, Rivers PS, Melton FL, McClelland DJ, Hatcher J, Marrero DG, Thomson CA, Garcia DO. BMC Public Health. 2021 Aug 16;21(1):1553. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11584-0. PMID: 34399723; PMCID: PMC8365990. Systematic Review.
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in the Adolescent Population: An Overview of Available Literature. Palmer V, Valdebran M. Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 15;13(4):1022. doi: 10.3390/life13041022. PMID: 37109551; PMCID: PMC10142262.
Hidradenitis suppurativa in East and Southeast Asian populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gotesman RD, Choi C, Alavi A. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Nov;60(11):e433-e439. doi: 10.1111/ijd.15671. Epub 2021 Jun 1. PMID: 34075575. Systematic Review.
Melanotic lupus erythematosus: A review of a newly described clinical form of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Litaiem N, Rouai M, Slouma M, Rammeh S, Zeglaoui F. Clin Dermatol. 2022 Nov-Dec;40(6):716-727. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2022.07.009. Epub 2022 Jul 28. PMID: 35907577. Review.
Efficacy and Safety of Low Fluence Nd:YAG Laser Treatment in Melasma: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Cervantes J, Patzelt N, Al-Janahi S, Kim DH, Chung HJ. Dermatol Surg. 2023 Jan 1;49(1):36-41. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003635. Epub 2022 Nov 28. PMID: 36533794. Systematic Review.
Efficacy and safety of topical agents in the treatment of melasma: What's evidence? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Chang YF, Lee TL, Oyerinde O, Desai SR, Aljabban A, Bay CP, Bain PA, Chung HJ. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Apr;22(4):1168-1176. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15566. Epub 2022 Dec 25. PMID: 36566490. Systematic Review.
Efficacy and safety of picosecond laser for the treatment of melasma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Feng J, Shen S, Song X, Xiang W. Lasers Med Sci. 2023 Mar 10;38(1):84. doi: 10.1007/s10103-023-03744-y. PMID: 36897459. Systematic Review.
Optimizing Melasma Management With Topical Tranexamic Acid: An Expert Consensus. Desai S, Chan L, Handog E, Djojoseputro L, Lim J, Ling R, Nguyen H, Tam E, Tang J, Thng S, Tran H. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Apr 1;22(4):386-392. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7104. PMID: 37026889. Systematic Review.
Efficacy of topical vitamin C in melasma and photoaging: A systematic review. Correia G, Magina S. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Jul;22(7):1938-1945. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15748. Epub 2023 May 2. PMID: 37128827. Systematic Review.
Effectiveness of laser and topical tranexamic acid combination therapy in melasma: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Khan QA, Abdi P, Farkouh C, Anthony MR, Chundru A, Amatul F, Parimi K, Santiago N, Farkouh M, Iram S, Khan A. Lasers Med Sci. 2023 Jun 16;38(1):139. doi: 10.1007/s10103-023-03810-5. PMID: 37326860. Systematic Review.
Efficacy and Safety of Picosecond Laser in the Treatment of Melasma: A Network Meta-analysis. Ren R, Bao S, Qian W, Zhao H.Dermatol Surg. 2023 May 1;49(5S):S49-S55. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003775. Epub 2023 Apr 11. PMID: 37116000. Meta-analysis.
Efficacy and safety of laser-assisted delivery of tranexamic acid for the treatment of melasma: a systematic review and meta analysis. Feng J, Shen S, Song X, Xiang W. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2022 Nov 17;24(6-8):73-79. doi: 10.1080/14764172.2022.2148186. Epub 2022 Nov 20. PMID: 36403155. Systematic review.
The optimal dose of oral tranexamic acid in melasma: A network meta-analysis. Wang WJ, Wu TY, Tu YK, Kuo KL, Tsai CY, Chie WC. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2023 Jan-Mar;89(2):189-194. doi: 10.25259/IJDVL_530_2021. PMID: 36332095. Meta-analysis.
Is cysteamine use effective in the treatment of melasma? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dos Santos-Neto AG, da Silva ÍCV, Melo CR, Santana AAM, de Albuquerque-Junior RLC. Dermatol Ther. 2022 Dec;35(12):e15961. doi: 10.1111/dth.15961. Epub 2022 Nov 2. PMID: 36285354. Systematic Review.
Microneedling with cutaneous delivery of topical agents for the treatment of melasma: A systematic review. Brasil Dos Santos J, Nagem Lopes LP, de Lima GG, Teixeira da Silva R, da Silva E Souza Lorca B, Miranda Pinheiro G, Faria de Freitas ZM. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Nov;21(11):5680-5695. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15287. Epub 2022 Sep 25. PMID: 35933690. Systematic Review.
The Low-Fluence Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Melasma: A Systematic Review. Lee YS, Lee YJ, Lee JM, Han TY, Lee JH, Choi JE. Medicina (Kaunas). 2022 Jul 14;58(7):936. doi: 10.3390/medicina58070936. PMID: 35888655; PMCID: PMC9323185. Systematic Review.
Self-applied topical interventions for melasma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from randomized, investigator-blinded clinical trials. Pennitz A, Kinberger M, Avila Valle G, Passeron T, Nast A, Werner RN. Br J Dermatol. 2022 Sep;187(3):309-317. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21244. Epub 2022 May 18. PMID: 35290681. Systematic Review.
Single and combined 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser therapy in melasma: A meta-analysis. Zhang B, Xie B, Shen Y, Zhang L, Song X. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Sep;21(9):3794-3802. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15270. Epub 2022 Sep 5. PMID: 35876484. Meta-analysis.
Topical Treatments for Melasma and Their Mechanism of Action. González-Molina V, Martí-Pineda A, González N. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 May;15(5):19-28. PMID: 35642229; PMCID: PMC9122278. Review.
Systematic Review of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in Children. Mitchell K, Silverberg N. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022 Aug 1;21(8):850-853. doi: 10.36849/JDD.6760. PMID: 35946962. Systematic Review.
A systematic scoping review of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic health disparities in pediatric dermatology. Kuo A, Silverberg N, Fernandez Faith E, Morgan R, Todd P. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Nov;38 Suppl 2:6-12. doi: 10.1111/pde.14755. Epub 2021 Aug 18. PMID: 34409633. Systematic Review.
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in the Adolescent Population: An Overview of Available Literature. Palmer V, Valdebran M. Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 15;13(4):1022. doi: 10.3390/life13041022. PMID: 37109551; PMCID: PMC10142262. Review.
A review of treatment of port-wine stains with pulsed dye laser in fitzpatrick skin type IV-VI. Eckembrecher FJ, Eckembrecher DG, Camacho I, Shah H, Jaalouk D, Nouri K. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Nov;315(9):2505-2511. doi: 10.1007/s00403-023-02640-3. Epub 2023 May 31. PMID: 37253863. Review.
Higher Prevalence of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis in Asia? A Population-Based Study Using Claim Data in China and a Systematic Review. Feng JN, Guo JZ, Zhang Q, Zhuo L, Xu L, Liu LL, Liu GZ, Wang JX, Gao P, Wang WH, Zhan SY, Wang SF Dermatology. 2023;239(2):195-205. doi: 10.1159/000528850. Epub 2023 Jan 2. PMID: 36592625. Systematic Review.
Racial, Ethnic, and Sex Disparities in Nail Psoriasis Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review. Ricardo JW, Qiu Y, Lipner SR. Skin Appendage Disord. 2022 May;8(3):171-178. doi: 10.1159/000520469. Epub 2022 Jan 14. PMID: 35707283; PMCID: PMC9149505. Systematic Review.
Racial/ethnic differences in treatment efficacy and safety for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: a systematic review. Ferguson JE, Seger EW, White J, McMichael A. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Jan;315(1):41-50. doi: 10.1007/s00403-022-02324-4. Epub 2022 Jan 20. PMID: 35050396. Systematic Review.
Efficacy and Best Mode of Delivery for Tranexamic Acid in Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Systematic Review. Alsharif SH, Alghamdi AS, Alwayel ZA, Alaklabi SN, Alyamani NA, Sabsabee MA, Bu Izran DAA, Alajlan AM. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2022 Dec 28;15:2873-2882. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S394889. PMID: 36597522; PMCID: PMC9805721. Systematic Review.
Topical treatment for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a systematic review. Tan MG, Kim WB, Jo CE, Nabieva K, Kirshen C, Ortiz AE. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 Aug;33(5):2518-2526. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2021.1981814. Epub 2021 Sep 27. PMID: 34525885. Systematic Review.
Natural Cosmeceutical Ingredients for the Management of Hyperpigmentation in Hispanic and Latino Women. Murphy MJ, Dow AA. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021 Aug;14(8):52-56. Epub 2021 Aug 1. PMID: 34840659; PMCID: PMC8570660. Review.
A Review of Oral Therapies for the Treatment of Skin Hyperpigmentation. Shimshak SJE, Tolaymat LM, Haga CB, Dawson NL, Gillis MS, Yin M, Kirsch B, Cooper M, Sluzevich JC. J Cutan Med Surg. 2022 Mar-Apr;26(2):169-175. doi: 10.1177/12034754211045391. Epub 2021 Sep 19. PMID: 34541912. Review.