INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory disease with a complex pathogenesis affecting sebaceous follicles in the skin. Four key pathogenic factors have been identified: (1) an alteration in the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe prevalence of female hair loss and thinning increases with advancing age and is most common among post-menopausal women. Indeed, significant androgenetic hair loss occurs in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal…
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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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INTRODUCTIONThe COVID-19 pandemic popularized telemedicine for many medical systems around the world. Although it came with many advantages for some individuals, it created challenges for other populations, particularly patients with…
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INTRODUCTIONWith the number of patients on anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy for preexisting health conditions steadily increasing, the decision to continue or discontinue these therapeutic agents is frequently encountered when performing…
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INTRODUCTIONOver the past decade, what is known about skin of color in the field of dermatology has gained an increasing amount of attention among both clinicians and the general public.…
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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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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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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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