INTRODUCTION Hyperpigmentation results from excessive deposition of melanin pigment in the epidermis and/or dermis layers following inflammation or injury.1 The term hyperpigmentation encompasses numerous conditions causing discoloration, pigmentation, and darkening…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatological procedures such as Botox and injectable dermal fillers are commonly pursued by members of the LGBTQ+ community and are frequently depicted as being sought out only for "cosmetic" or…
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INTRODUCTIONMaintaining good hydration is an essential part of healthy skin. Skin hydration has been primarily assessed on facial skin; however, many individuals suffer from dry skin on additional areas of…
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INTRODUCTIONHyperpigmentation disorders, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), dermal macular hyperpigmentation, seborrheic melanosis, hyperpigmentation associated with acanthosis nigricans, and solar lentigines, represent a set of pigmentary disorders that are usually characterized…
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INTRODUCTIONPeriorificial dermatitis (POD) is an inflammatory facial dermatosis that occurs most commonly in young, female adults, yet can less frequently affect men and children. It presents as small inflammatory papules…
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INTRODUCTIONErythema nodosum (EN) is the most common form of panniculitis, classically presenting as tender, erythematous subcutaneous nodules on the extensor surfaces of the lower extremities. Systemic symptoms, including fevers, chills,…
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INTRODUCTIONA shortage of United States (US) dermatologists exists. In 2023, US dermatologist density was 3.7 per 100,000, below the suggested 4 per 100,000.1 Geographic nonuniformity of dermatology clinicians amplifies this…
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BACKGROUNDActinic keratosis (AK) is a prevalent skin lesion induced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, serving as a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays constitute approximately 95% of…
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INTRODUCTIONPressure injuries are exceedingly common lesions which cause a great deal of morbidity, especially in the elderly.1 Treatment is mostly supportive, with avoidance of pressure on the injury being the…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AK) are common precancerous lesions characterized by rough, scaly patches resulting from chronic sun exposure. With the potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma, effective treatment of AKs…
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INTRODUCTIONChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, California) is a novel artificial intelligence (AI) large language model (LLM) that has garnered significant attention in the literature as of late.1-3 With potential to significantly…
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To the Editor: Online health resources expand availability of medical information, however, if written at a reading level that is too advanced, may inadvertently lead to confusion or misunderstanding in…
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