INTRODUCTIONSkin is at once the largest and the most visible organ of the human body, and it can also provide an all-too-accurate reflection of internal health. Changes in skin quality…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is often regarded as an adolescent condition, but its frequency among adults is increasingly common.1 Acne among adult females is especially problematic; prevalence of acne is higher than in…
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INTRODUCTIONIsotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is widely used for severe acne; however, due to its teratogenicity, it is strictly regulated.1 iPLEDGE was implemented in 2005 to minimize the potential fetal exposure to…
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INTRODUCTIONWorldwide, acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition among adolescents.1,2 This condition has been estimated to affect approximately 85-90% of teenagers.1,3 Of note, the prevalence of acne is increasing,…
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INTRODUCTIONRecent studies revealed the importance of gut microbiota in body health conditions.1 Understanding the gut microbiome started a new field of study that emphasizes the potential biochemical mechanisms of the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe introduction of soft tissue augmentation with injectable dermal fillers has revolutionized the aesthetics market and is now an eminent routine procedure. An array of filler products is currently available…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causes DNA damage, which can lead to mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, cellular death, and photoaging. The term photoaging refers to the premature aging of skin that…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma, characterized by hyperpigmented macules and patches on the face, is a common disorder affecting millions of people across the globe.1 While it provides no direct health concern, it does…
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INTRODUCTIONTear trough (infraorbital area) hollow is a common age-related aesthetic concern, caused by volume loss or displacement, and a major reason for patients requesting periorbital rejuvenation.1,2 Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers…
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INTRODUCTIONMinimally invasive injectable aesthetic treatments are extremely popular. Data from an American Society of Plastic Surgeons survey shows neurotoxin and dermal fillers have continued to dramatically increase in popularity over…
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INTRODUCTIONIn addition to providing temporary soft tissue augmentation, non-invasive treatment of volume loss is one of the most common aesthetic treatments performed worldwide. Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONCheilitis granulomatosa (CG) is a subtype of orofacial granulomatosis that results in facial and oral swelling in the absence of non-caseating granulomatous systemic diseases such as Crohn’s and sarcoidosis.1 With…
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