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Acne Vulgaris in the United States: A Descriptive Epidemiology
- Author:
- Yentzer BA
- Hick J
- Reese EL
- Uhas A
- Feldman SR
- Balkrishnan R
While acne vulgaris is a common skin disease, many misconceptions still exist. The purpose of this study is to provide epidemiologic data to...
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Utilization of Topical Anesthetics by Dermatologists in the United States
- Author:
- Yentzer BA
- Miller LM
- Balkrishnan R
- Camacho FT
- Fleischer AB
- Feldman SR
Topical anesthetics (TAs) are useful for minimizing the pain associated with many superficial medical procedures. To date, the use of TAs in...
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Comparison of Different Compliance Behaviors in a Clinical Trial
- Author:
- Krejci-Manwaring J
- Johnson KP
- McCarty MA
- Carroll CL
- Hartle J
- Manuel J
- Balkrishnan R
- Fleischer A Jr
- Feldman SR
Demographics, regimen complexity, patient attitude, disease severity, and psychology determine a patient's adherence (ie, compliance) behavior. In...
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Predictors of Healthcare Outcomes and Costs Related to Medication Use in Patients With Acne in the United States
- Author:
- Balkrishnan R
- Kulkarni AS
- Cayce K
- Feldman SR
This study investigated the relationship among health status, costs linked with the treatment of acne in the United States, and other aspects...
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Corrective Cosmetics Are Effective for Women With Facial Pigmentary Disorders
- Author:
- Balkrishnan R
- McMichael AJ
- Hu JY
- Camacho FT
- Kaur M
- Bouloc A
- Rapp SR
- Feldman SR
Visible facial lesions are a common and burdensome skin problem. This study examines the impact of corrective cosmetics in women with severe...
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Over-the-Counter Topical Skin Products—A Common Component of Skin Disease Management
- Author:
- Vogel CA
- Balkrishnan R
- Fleischer AB
- Cayce KA
- Feldman SR
Over-the-counter (OTC) products are widely recommended by physicians and utilized by the public for the treatment and prevention of disease.