Abstract: Methods for diagnosing a systemic or autoimmune disorder and methods for treating the same by inducing the production of or otherwise providing an autoantibody that recognizes a skin basement membrane component.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating a skin problem, particularly atopic dermatitis, the composition comprising an antiseptic dye, preferably gentian violet, in a vehicle effective for topical administration.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient having a condition selected from the group including hypertension, hypertensive crises, angina pectoris, chronic arthritis, erectile dysfunction, cerebral ischemia and chronic skin ulcers comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount or dose, or series of amounts or doses, of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A method and composition for stimulating skin function to prevent and reverse the effects of photoaging, without removal of the protective stratum corneum. The composition of the invention is a mixture of coarse pumice and an aqueous surfactant emulsion.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient having a condition selected from the group including hypertension, hypertensive crises, angina pectoris, chronic arthritis, erectile dysfunction, cerebral ischemia and chronic skin ulcers comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount or dose, or series of amounts or doses, of ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating soft nails, particularly soft fingernails, the composition including bisphosphonate, preferably alendronate sodium, in a vehicle effective for topical administration.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating soft nails, particularly soft fingernails, the composition including bisphosphonate, preferably alendronate sodium, in a vehicle effective for topical administration.

Abstract: Methods for diagnosing a systemic or autoimmune disorder and methods for treating the same by inducing the production of or otherwise providing an autoantibody that recognizes a skin basement membrane component.

Abstract: A skin biopsy system covers all aspects of the biopsy procedure from initial incision to final closure. The system includes a flexible closure consisting of 4 elongated rigid members interconnected by flexible hinges. The opening within the closure is initially diamond-shaped, approximating an ellipse, which is then deformed or pinched to a narrow linear opening when the wound is closed. Included with the system is a knife which interacts with the closure to yield a guided incision of constant depth. The path of the knife is guided by interference between the blade and the inside faces of the closure while the depth is limited by interference of the handle proximal the blade and the top faces of the closure.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use in the treatment of psoriasis, having isopropyl myristate as a first active ingredient and a different anti-psoriatic agent as a second active ingredient; preferably they are combined in the same pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of psoriasis, having isopropyl myristate as its only active ingredient.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing amount of ketoconazole to affected areas.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis in humans by topical application of an effective, lesion reducing amount of an imidazole antibiotic to affected areas.