INTRODUCTIONCosmetic facial injections are one of the most common in-office procedures used to improve the signs of skin aging, including deep wrinkles and volume loss. Topical cosmetic skin products have…
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INTRODUCTIONOver the past 25 years, rejuvenation of the aging face with the use of soft tissue fillers has seen a significant rise in popularity. This minimally invasive procedure at a…
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INTRODUCTIONUS Labeling requirements for cosmetic products are established by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and detailed in the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 701.3).1 Over 16,000 cosmetic…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media has emerged as an increasingly common tool for the mass communication of information. The number of monthly active users surpasses 1 billion for Instagram and 200 million for…
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INTRODUCTIONEstrogen levels change with aging, and these levels have a direct influence on skin estrogen biosynthesis and estrogen receptor expression. As women enter menopause, their intrinsic estrogen production sharply decreases,…
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INTRODUCTIONBoth intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to skin aging; smoking and UV radiation are well-known extrinsic risk factors.1-3 Fine and coarse rhytids, xerosis, sallowness, roughness, loss of tone, and resiliency…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial eczema presents a challenging entity in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).1 Facial eczema differs from body eczema in both management and severity. Facial eczema has unique challenges to treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONInstagram has become one of the primary means by which the public access information, societal trends, and entertainment content. One particular trend, posting content about minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, specifically…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring alopecia, characterized by patchy hair loss affecting the scalp, face, and body, with a smaller subset of patients progressing to alopecia totalis (AT) or…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, multisystemic skin disease with an estimated prevalence rate of over 2% of the US population.1 Although the exact pathophysiology is not fully understood, a combination…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is described as an inflammatory skin condition in which patients present with dry, scaly, and intensely itchy skin.1 A number of treatment methods are available to these…
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To The Editor: Hair loss, specifically androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is a common outpatient dermatology complaint. AGA occurs in men and women, results from the effect of dihydrotestosterone miniaturizing scalp follicles,…
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