STL Volume 18 Number 5

Update on Dabrafenib mesilate capsule (Tafinlar®), Trametinib dimethyl sulfoxide tablet (Mekinist™), and Vismodegib capsule (Erivedge®)

Parabens have been under scrutiny for some time with the very limited reports of paraben-induced allergic contact dermatitis. This article discusses the controversy, the data, and how the facts may not match up with the concern.

Administration of antibiotics, often for prolonged periods, has become the standard of care for acne. The authors provide current evidence to suggest that dermatologists should consider a departure from standard operating procedure by curtailing, if not discontinuing, the routine and regular use of antibiotics for acne.