INTRODUCTIONFor many patients, in-person access to a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist in a timely fashion can be difficult. With the advent of a global pandemic by the novel infection…
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CASE 1A 17-year-old Middle Eastern female presented with 7-year history of progressive, diffuse keloids on the chest and back with concomitant poorly controlled acne vulgaris in a similar distribution. Previous…
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INTRODUCTIONThe prevalence of dermatologic disease is rising in Southeast Asia. As such, clinicians in this region search to identify risk factors and diagnostic markers to better understand these conditions and…
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INTRODUCTIONVerruca vulgaris is a common cutaneous manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that presents as hyperkeratotic, cauliflower-like papules with central black petechiae; it is most often found on the digits,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and burdensome inflammatory skin disease. Classically, AD is characterized as a relapsing, itchy, red, rash with a predilection for skin flexures, presenting mainly in…
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INTRODUCTIONA healthy SC is critical in preventing water loss, maintaining relative barrier impermeability, and protecting against external aggressors.1 One of the critical compositions of SC is the lipid matrix. This…
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INTRODUCTIONWith the destigmatization of cosmetic procedures, minimally invasive procedures have become sought-after by the millennial patient, defined by the Pew Research Center as an individual born between 1981 and 1996.1…
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INTRODUCTIONThe continuing and widespread legalization of medical cannabis products (MCPs), which we define here as cannabis or cannabis-derived products which contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and/or cannabidiol (CBD), has led to unparalleled…
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INTRODUCTIONDiscoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and is categorized by well-demarcated, often hyper or hypopigmented macules or papules that gradually progress into…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial appearance has a fundamental social function, as, at a glance, it accounts for meaningful perceptions of health, wellness, wealth, successful fertility and attractiveness.1 These aspects have become more relevant…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatologists are in a unique position to help transgender and non-binary individuals achieve an appearance that corresponds to their identity. Minimally invasive procedures for gender affirmation are relatively safe and…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common dermatologic condition that predominantly affects teenagers. However, acne often persists or may first appear in adulthood, and can substantially impact self-esteem, quality of life and productivity…
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