INTRODUCTIONRadiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation technique that uses a needle array to deliver radiofrequency radiation to induce thermal injuries to the dermis. The process encourages the generation…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease marked by painful abscesses, malodorous discharge, and scarring, often leading to permanent disfigurement with significant social repercussions.1 The pathophysiology of HS…
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INTRODUCTIONInjection-related vascular complications (IRVC) result from inadvertent arterial occlusion by injectable filler materials used in minimally invasive facial aesthetic procedures.1 IRVC is rare but can lead to severe adverse effects,…
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INTRODUCTIONAglobal survey exposed that “fear of needles/injections/pain”, and “safety and side effects” were patients’ main barriers when seeking aesthetic procedures, while aesthetic physicians underestimated these as patient concerns.1 Skin rejuvenation…
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INTRODUCTIONCentral centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a scarring alopecia primarily affecting Black women.1 Patients typically present with hair loss that starts at the vertex and progresses centrifugally, resulting in shiny…
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INTRODUCTIONRecently, a new kind of salon has become popular in many communities throughout the US. As the popularity of these salons, called head spas, has increased, dermatology patients have begun…
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INTRODUCTIONCOVID-19 has been linked to several post-viral dermatologic sequelae, most notably telogen effluvium (TE). However, emerging evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may also trigger autoimmune-mediated hair loss, including alopecia areata (AA)…
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INTRODUCTION Eyelid rejuvenation represents an increasingly important topic in the realms of aesthetic and functional medicine. According to a report by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, eyelid surgery…
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INTRODUCTION Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight contributes to skin damage, premature aging, and the development of skin cancer.1,2 UV rays, both UVA and UVB, penetrate the skin and cause both…
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INTRODUCTIONAging of the periorbital skin and midface is a complex, dynamic, and three-dimensional process. Studies have demonstrated that the eyes are among the first visual cues to infer age, which…
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