INTRODUCTIONIn 2006, an article titled "Who benefits from calling a solar keratosis a squamous cell carcinoma" was published in the British Journal of Dermatology. The author, Robin Marks, expressed concern…
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INTRODUCTIONSignificant racial and ethnic disparities exist within dermatology, including a higher disease burden for numerous dermatologic conditions.1 Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients are more likely than White patients to delay care…
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INTRODUCTIONBenign Familial Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease ) is caused by a mutation within ATP2C1, the gene encoding the calcium pump of golgi apparatuses, impacting keratinocytes' ability to adhere to each other,…
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INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic dermatitis(SD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects sebaceous areas, typically the face and scalp, with an estimated prevalence of 2% to 5%. It is thought to result…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS), or acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by keratin and bacterial accumulation in hair follicles, leading to follicular rupture, abscess formation, and…
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BACKGROUNDRecent literature has suggested a link between dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting receptors for interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL).1,2 Approved in 2017 for moderate to severe…
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To the Editor:In their excellent report on inverse eruptive syringoma, Wang et al (July 2024 issue)1 state that "this case underscores the importance of recognizing diverse presentations of skin conditions…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical therapies such as antibiotics are a mainstay of acne treatment.1 However, one concern with the long-term use of antibiotic-containing formulations is the development of antibiotic resistance in the causative…
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INTRODUCTIONOncodermatology is an emerging, growing field of Dermatology aiming to provide supportive care to cancer patients and to prevent unnecessary interruption of cancer treatment. Dermatologic conditions are increasingly prevalent among…
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INTRODUCTIONSubcutaneous nodules are a potential adverse event following immunization, which can cause discomfort and pruritus.1 A randomized trial in pediatric patients demonstrated that incorrect injection techniques can cause accidental subcutaneous…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD), or atopic eczema, is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin disorder. It affects a substantial portion of the population, with prevalence up to 10% in adults and…
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INTRODUCTIONAndrogenetic alopecia (AGA) is a non-scarring hair loss characterized by gradual miniaturization of hair follicles and shortening of successive anagen cycles.1 It is the most common form of hair loss…
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