1. Recently developed therapeutic options for skin disorders.
- Author
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Hoon Kang
- Subjects
ALOPECIA areata ,SKIN disease treatment ,ACADEMIC medical centers ,ADRENOCORTICAL hormones ,DERMATOLOGY ,IMMUNOTHERAPY ,EVALUATION of medical care ,MEDICAL societies ,MINOXIDIL ,THERAPEUTICS ,PROBIOTICS - Abstract
The number of therapeutic options available to dermatologists for skin disorders has grown significantly over the past several years. Incorporating newly developed and recruited therapeutic modalities into the dermatologic field can promote a better overall treatment outcome and patient satisfaction while reducing common side effect. This article focuses to explore the current and new application of various therapeutic options for skin disorders. In particular, some mechanisms of action behind each therapy will be discussed. It is the hope that through this paper, clinicians will feel more comfortable choosing among these treatment options in their everyday practice of dermatology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2012
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