Recently developed therapeutic options for skin disorders.
10.5124/jkma.2012.55.5.475
- Author:
Hoon KANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. johnkang@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Therapeutic option;
Skin disorder;
Dermatology
- MeSH:
Dermatology;
Patient Satisfaction;
Skin;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2012;55(5):475-483
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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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.
