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Does wound eversion improve cosmetic outcome?: Results of a randomized, split-scar, comparative trial.

Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Wound eversion was not significantly associated with improved overall scar assessments by blinded observers or patient assessment.

Set-back versus buried vertical mattress suturing: results of a randomized blinded trial.

Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

BackgroundHyperpigmentation disorders are common among those seeking care from dermatologists and primary care physicians. The cosmeceutical and natural product industries are rapidly growing and many botanical agents are purported to improve hyperpigmentation disorders. ObjectiveWe sought to review clinical evidence for the use of botanical agents...

Role of sebaceous glands in inflammatory dermatoses.

Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Skin is an important interface between the host and its environment. Inflammatory dermatoses often have disrupted skin barrier function, rendering patients more susceptible to allergenic triggers leading to an exaggerated immune response. The skin surface lipid film, an important component of the skin barrier, comprises a mixture of keratinocyte an...

Objective volumetric grading of postacne scarring.

Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology