INTRODUCTIONPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient’s blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma.1 Originally indicated to improve connective tissue regeneration…
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INTRODUCTIONVarious types of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning and its subfield, deep neural network, have been successful and increasingly implemented in the healthcare field during the past decade due…
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INTRODUCTIONMohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is increasingly utilized for treatment of skin cancer, however the technique used is markedly different than other surgical modalities.1,2 Explaining MMS to patients is difficult, and…
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INTRODUCTIONFor health care professionals, defining and predicting high levels of clinical response, as well as identifying which patients are at risk of not having high levels of response, is instrumental…
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INTRODUCTIONTelemedicine use has expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited data on patient satisfaction with teledermatology; therefore, we examined patient teledermatology experiences at a large academic center. After…
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INTRODUCTIONCommon acquired disorders of hyperpigmentation include melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dyschromia of photoaging, and solar lentigines.1,2 Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are the most common conditions in subjects with skin of…
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NTRODUCTIONEvidence-based literature regarding management of rare and severe dermatologic disease is limited. Canakinumab and anakinra, two therapeutics used for inhibiting IL-1 pathways, have seen increased utilization for treatment of refractory…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AKs) are chronic recurrent lesions that develop most commonly in fair complected patients. Other risk factors include male gender, extensive sun exposure, immunosuppression and advanced age.1,2 Although the…
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INTRODUCTIONEmpedobacter brevis (E. brevis) is a gram-negative, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria that is part of the Flavobacteriaceae family.1 It is mostly found in water sources, plants, soils, and more recently, hospital…
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INTRODUCTIONBullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease. Most prevalent in the eighth and ninth decades of life, the incidence of BP continues to increase.1 Owing to its…
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INTRODUCTIONTherapeutic use of various systemic and topical modalities for psoriasis have been well studied and practiced by dermatologists worldwide.1 However, there is always a need for newer effective and convenient…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which can affect the skin, nails and joints. Clinically nails are found to be involved in about 40% of cases at any point in…
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