Carminda P. Rogacion, MD, Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, MD, FPDS, Gracia B. Teodosio, MD,
FPDS, Marie Claudine Francesca Perlas, MD, Maria Isabel Belizario, MD
Nov 2018 Supplemental Issue Experimental, November 2018 Supplemental Issue
Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are common pathogens that cause skin and soft tissue infections. Triclosan soaps are usually used to prevent contamination.
Maria Niña F. Pascasio, Bernadette B. Arcilla, Camille B. Angeles, Cindy J. Tan, Lian C. Jamisola
Nov 2018 Supplemental Issue Experimental, November 2018 Supplemental Issue
Acne vulgaris is one of the skin disorders for which patients most frequently consult a dermatologist worldwide. Adjunct skin care products are assuming an increasingly important role because they may impact the function of acne-prone skin.
Friend Philemon M. Liwanag, Jo Faustine Q. Manzano, Maria Mercedes S. Cauilan
Nov 2018 Supplemental Issue Experimental, November 2018 Supplemental Issue
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection, caused by the Poxviridae family, that frequently affects children. The most common destructive treatment used in our setting is curettage. However, due to the pain and discomfort that patients may experience during the procedure, an alternative treatment option is necessary.
Fatima DC. Jacinto-Calimag, MD, Ma. Corazon A. Iniego, MD, Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS, Elizabeth P. Prieto, MD, FPDS
Nov 2018 Supplemental Issue Experimental, November 2018 Supplemental Issue
Atopic Dermatitis is an emerging public health concern. Recently, several studies have explored the role of Vitamin D in atopic dermatitis. To date, there is no local study using Vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Hazel C. Hao, MD, Daisy King-Ismael, MD, FPDS
Nov 2018 Supplemental Issue Experimental, November 2018 Supplemental Issue
Verruca vulgaris are scaly, rough papules or nodules caused by the human papilloma virus.
Kathryn Anne G. Cembrano, MD-MBA, Janina Eliza T. Poa, MD, DPDS, Genevieve Tan-Torres, MD, FPDS, CMA
Nov 2018 Supplemental Issue Experimental, November 2018 Supplemental Issue
Previous studies on cosmetic acupuncture have shown promising results in decreasing skin wrinkling. However, histologic measurements documenting these changes have not yet been done.