INTRODUCTIONChildren with lesions on the face and other visible sites are subject to bullying and may have a poor quality of life.1 308-nm laser is used to enhance vitiliginous lesion…
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INTRODUCTIONIt is estimated that more than half of all individuals with acne have truncal involvement. Truncal acne is thought to have the same pathophysiology as facial acne. However, a recent…
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INTRODUCTIONMany patients avoid retinoic acid due to skin irritation after application, thus reducing perceived efficacy. Retinol is a less irritating topical that carries many of the same benefits as retinoic…
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INTRODUCTIONHair oils are popular over-the-counter products for skin of color patients and have also been rising in popularity amongst all patients, attributable to strategic marketing by non-dermatologist “authorities.†Coconut, castor,…
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INTRODUCTIONTargeted marketing and media may serve as potential sources of health information for consumers, influencing knowledge, practices, perception, and utilization of health care services.1 These sources have the potential to…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is one of the most common diseases and impairs overall quality of life.1 Despite effective treatment options, adherence to treatment, defined as patient conformity with medication directions on…
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INTRODUCTIONRacial and ethnic diversity in healthcare has been shown to reflect positively upon access to care, patient outcomes, and patient experiences.1,2 However, there is a staggering lack of diversity within…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus two and primarily affects the epithelium of the airways.1 Multiple cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 have been reported…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is an inflammatory dermatosis with at least a ten percent prevalence reported among White adults and limited data in nonwhite populations.1–5 Although rosacea is less frequently described in patients…
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In July 2022, I will reach the milestone of practicing dermatology for 36 years, with 30 years of experience also devoted to clinical research. My background in pharmacy before attending…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (AV) is a common disorder that mostly affects the young population, ie, adolescents with around 80-90 % prevalence which usually subsides by 30 years of age. However, it…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a complex, multifactorial disease with significant social, psychological, and physical consequences.1-6 Acne is most prevalent in teens and is considered a chronic condition with a prolonged…
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